Founded in 2017 by Sveinung Mala and Jonathan Magnus Cook in Norway, Ø Audio has emerged as a premium Norwegian loudspeaker manufacturer that combines bold Scandinavian design philosophy with cutting-edge acoustic engineering to create high-efficiency speakers inspired by Norway's dramatic natural landscapes. Originally conceived from founder Sveinung Mala's extensive experience running Mala Audio in Asker, Norway, where he distributed over 60 luxury audio brands including Aavik, Absolare, Ansuz, Børresen, Boulder, Esoteric, Focal, Marten, and TechDAS, Ø Audio was born from his passion for high-efficiency horn speakers that could deliver domesticated, room-filling sound without the harshness typically associated with horn-loaded designs. Based in Asker with R&D operations in Arendal, Norway, the company quickly gained international recognition for their award-winning flagship Icon speaker, a two-way floorstanding design featuring horn drivers and 12-inch woofers in distinctive asymmetrical cabinets that embody their 'anti-commercial' ethos prioritizing pure sound quality and innovation over mass-market appeal. Under the leadership of co-founders Mala and Cook, who describes their philosophy as creating speakers that 'feel alive, effortlessly filling a room with sound that moves you,' Ø Audio expanded significantly in 2021 with substantial infrastructure investments and team growth to support their global market conquest strategy. The company's current product lineup includes the award-winning Icon series, the critically acclaimed Verdande speakers (featuring 94dB sensitivity, 26Hz-20kHz frequency range, 8-ohm impedance, and weighing approximately 220lbs each), the praised Frigg 02 model, and the newly launched Icon 12 'Velvet Hammer' that premiered at the Florida International Audio Expo 2025 in Tampa. With international distribution expanding from the US through Harmonia Distribution to Australia via Addicted To Audio and AURAL HiFi, Canada through Red Leaf Audio, and Israel via AV Topline Ltd, Ø Audio continues to redefine high-performance audio with their no-compromise approach to Norwegian craftsmanship and acoustic excellence, drawing on Viking imagery and cultural heritage in their bold marketing that emphasizes innovation, heritage, and revolutionary acoustic engineering.

Founded in 2017 by Sveinung Mala and Jonathan Magnus Cook in Norway, Ø Audio has emerged as a premium Norwegian loudspeaker manufacturer that combines bold Scandinavian design philosophy with cutting-edge acoustic engineering to create high-efficiency speakers inspired by Norway's dramatic natural landscapes. Originally conceived from founder Sveinung Mala's extensive experience running Mala Audio in Asker, Norway, where he distributed over 60 luxury audio brands including Aavik, Absolare, Ansuz, Børresen, Boulder, Esoteric, Focal, Marten, and TechDAS, Ø Audio was born from his passion for high-efficiency horn speakers that could deliver domesticated, room-filling sound without the harshness typically associated with horn-loaded designs. Based in Asker with R&D operations in Arendal, Norway, the company quickly gained international recognition for their award-winning flagship Icon speaker, a two-way floorstanding design featuring horn drivers and 12-inch woofers in distinctive asymmetrical cabinets that embody their 'anti-commercial' ethos prioritizing pure sound quality and innovation over mass-market appeal. Under the leadership of co-founders Mala and Cook, who describes their philosophy as creating speakers that 'feel alive, effortlessly filling a room with sound that moves you,' Ø Audio expanded significantly in 2021 with substantial infrastructure investments and team growth to support their global market conquest strategy. The company's current product lineup includes the award-winning Icon series, the critically acclaimed Verdande speakers (featuring 94dB sensitivity, 26Hz-20kHz frequency range, 8-ohm impedance, and weighing approximately 220lbs each), the praised Frigg 02 model, and the newly launched Icon 12 'Velvet Hammer' that premiered at the Florida International Audio Expo 2025 in Tampa. With international distribution expanding from the US through Harmonia Distribution to Australia via Addicted To Audio and AURAL HiFi, Canada through Red Leaf Audio, and Israel via AV Topline Ltd, Ø Audio continues to redefine high-performance audio with their no-compromise approach to Norwegian craftsmanship and acoustic excellence, drawing on Viking imagery and cultural heritage in their bold marketing that emphasizes innovation, heritage, and revolutionary acoustic engineering.