Founded in May 1991 by Holger Fromme in Lautertal (Odenwald), Germany, Avantgarde Acoustic is a family-owned company specializing exclusively in horn loudspeaker technology for over 30 years. The company was inspired by Fromme's fascination with Pink Floyd's sound via horn speakers in 1983. Located in a small German village with just 7,000 inhabitants, Avantgarde operates under the philosophy 'purity meets performance' and has received numerous awards including the German Brand Award. The company is internationally recognized for its distinctive, purist design and exceptional horn speaker systems spanning active, semi-active speakers, and bass units. Their commitment to horn technology excellence has established them as a premium boutique manufacturer serving discerning audiophiles worldwide.
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The Norddeutsche HiFi-Tage 2026 will feature Phonosophie's showcase of advanced tuning products, live music, and innovative audio technologies.
Avantgarde Acoustic debuts the DUO SD semi-active horn speaker boasting a remarkable 107dB/W/m sensitivity for unparalleled sound dynamics.
Exclusive demonstrations of Phonosophie's Phonopre One preamplifier with Thorens TD 1500 turntable highlight both original and upgraded Ortofon 2M Bronze cartridges.
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