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Bookshelf speaker SV Audio FRIDA
Description
FRIDA – compact two-way Danish-made loudspeaker with a ring radiator tweeter
FRIDA is a two-way passive loudspeaker designed and built in Denmark for listening rooms up to 30 m². The driver complement consists of a 29 mm silk ring radiator and a five-inch mid-bass driver, together covering 38 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB. A sensitivity of 86 dB and a nominal impedance of 6 ohms match the recommended amplifier power of 30 to 150 W.
The tweeter employs a neodymium motor system, which contributes to the precise rendering of fine detail and to control in the top end. The mid-bass driver features a woven polypropylene cone with a phase plug; the cone's internal damping and dimensional stability support a controlled presentation in the midrange as well as in the bass. Both drivers are matched so that the transition between their operating ranges is seamless, with no emphasis on the crossover region.
The crossover was developed through a combination of measurement and listening-based voicing, with emphasis on driver integration and on time and phase behaviour. It uses close-tolerance components – air-core inductors with low DC resistance, aluminium foil capacitors and resistors with extremely low inductance. Internal wiring is handled by silver-plated oxygen-free copper conductors, reducing signal degradation on the path from the terminals to the drivers. The result is stable localisation of instruments and a soundstage that extends well beyond the physical dimensions of the cabinet.
FRIDA is the first loudspeaker to bring together the sonic philosophy and design identity of the SV-Audio brand in a single whole; its development began in 2017 and defined the principles of subsequent models. The name derives from the Old Norse fríðr, associated with beauty and peace. Part of the concept is a dedicated stand designed specifically for FRIDA, which complements the cabinet both visually and structurally. The recommended distance from the rear wall is at least 30 cm; each unit weighs 20.5 kg and measures 30 × 105 × 42 cm. In addition to the standard satin and high-gloss finishes, bespoke finishes based on two- and three-layer automotive paint codes are available.
Key features
- Configuration: Two-way passive loudspeaker, 29 mm ring radiator and 5" mid-bass
- Crossover: Air-core inductors, aluminium foil capacitors, close tolerances
- Internal wiring: Silver-plated oxygen-free copper for signal integrity
- Specifications: 38 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB, 86 dB, 6 ohms, 30–150 W
- Build: Made in Denmark, dedicated stand, custom paint finishes
Specification
| Frequency response | 38 Hz – 20 kHz ± 3 dB |
|---|---|
| Dimensions (W x D x H) | 30 × 42 × 105 cm |
| Weight | 20,5 kg |
| Type | 2-way loudspeaker |
| Sensitivity | 86 dB ± 2 dB |
| Impedance | 6 ohms |
| RECOMMENDED AMP POWER | 30–150 W |
| Dedicated room size | up to 30 m² |
| Tweeter | 1 × 1.14" |
| Midbass Driver | 1 × 5" |
SV Audio
The SV-Audio brand (originally Storgaard & Vestskov), officially founded in 2023 on the Danish island of Bornholm, is one of the most prominent new names in the world of high-end loudspeakers. Its founder, Casper Vestskov Poulsen, spent years searching for a speaker system he would genuinely want to live with – and when he realised that no such system existed, he decided to create it himself. He brought to the project more than 25 years’ experience in precision CNC machining of steel and aluminium, which means that all the speakers are manufactured in-house in Denmark, with each unit individually measured, inspected and approved during production. The acoustic foundation for the first range was laid by sound engineer Jens Posselt, and since 2026 technical development has been led by CTO Benno Baun Meldgaard – a designer with over thirty years’ experience who has contributed to series such as the Gryphon EOS and Raidho TD.
The brand’s philosophy, summed up in the slogan ‘Sound That Matters’, prioritises musicality above all else. Technical solutions are tailored to this, with an emphasis on temporal and phase coherence, low distortion, linear power response, wide dispersion and amplifier-friendly behaviour. A distinctive feature is the CNC-machined front baffle made from T6 aerospace-grade aluminium, featuring a radial pattern inspired by the sun over Bornholm, the geometry of which also suppresses unwanted reflections around the drivers. The range comprises the compact two-way bookshelf model Frida, awarded the title ‘Statement in High Fidelity 2025’, the two-way floorstanding model Gro, the ‘Astrid’ with a linear arrangement of bass drivers, and the three-way flagship ‘Fenja’ for large listening spaces. SV-Audio speakers excel with their open, dynamic and naturally fluid sound reproduction and are the ideal choice for anyone seeking authentic Danish craftsmanship, timeless design and music that is not just listened to, but experienced.
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