Harmonia Distribution is thrilled to announce the expansion of Ø Audio’s exceptional loudspeakers into the Canadian market. Since joining forces with the Southern California-based distributor in March 2025, the Norwegian brand has captivated high-end audio dealers and audiophiles across North America with its innovative designs and uncompromising sound quality.
Ø Audio: A Legacy of Innovation
Founded in 2017 by Sveinung Mala and Jonathan Magnus Cook, Ø Audio has earned a stellar reputation for its modern horn designs and meticulously crafted cabinets. The brand first gained widespread acclaim at the 2024 Audio Video Show in Warsaw, showcasing its engineering prowess and distinctive aesthetic. Ø Audio’s tightly curated lineup consists of three celebrated loudspeaker models: the Frigg 02, Icon 12, and Verdande, each designed to deliver unparalleled audio performance.
The Ø Audio Lineup and Pricing
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Frigg 02: $21,750 CAD (pair)
A three-way floorstanding speaker featuring a TPCD dome tweeter, a 7″ midrange, and an 8.6″ woofer. The larger drivers utilize hand-coated paper cones with 26 mm and 52 mm titanium formers, housed in a low-coloration cabinet engineered for pristine sound reproduction. -
Icon 12: $36,250 CAD (pair)
An evolution of Ø Audio’s original Icon, this two-way speaker pairs a horn-loaded 3.4″ carbon-fiber tweeter with a 12″ woofer in an asymmetrical cabinet, delivering dynamic and precise audio. -
Verdande: $65,250 CAD (pair)
The flagship two-way speaker in the Icon format, featuring a 15″ woofer for extended low-frequency response and massive scale, ideal for audiophiles seeking an immersive listening experience.
Harmonia’s Commitment to Canada
“We’re excited to bring Ø Audio’s extraordinary loudspeakers to Canada,” said David Schultz, president of Harmonia Distribution. “This expansion allows us to provide the same high level of service to both the US and Canadian markets, ensuring a robust and stable presence for Ø Audio in North America.”
Sveinung Mala, co-founder of Ø Audio, added, “Our loudspeakers are designed to feel alive at real-world listening levels. By combining horn dynamics, low-distortion cones, and meticulous26 mm titanium formers, respectively, all housed in a cabinet engineered for low coloration Icon 12: $36,250 CAD (pair). A two-way evolution of Ø Audio’s original Icon, featuring a horn-loaded 3.4″ carbon-fiber tweeter and 12″ woofer in an asymmetrical cabinet. Verdande: $65,250 CAD (pair). Flagship two-way in the Icon format with a 15″ woofer for greater extension and massive scale. “We’re looking forward to expanding Harmonia’s operations into Canada on behalf of Ø Audio,” says David Schultz, president, Harmonia Distribution. “In this manner we’ll be able to deliver the same high level of service to the US and Canada, thereby ensuring the market is healthy and stable in both countries.”
“We build loudspeakers that feel alive at real-world listening levels,” said Sveinung Mala, co-founder of Ø Audio. “Our approach is straightforward: horn dynamics, low-distortion cones, and careful cabinetry. Partnering with Harmonia in Canada means more listeners can hear that approach for themselves.”
About Ø Audio
Ø Audio was founded in 2017 by Sveinung Mala and Jonathan Magnus Cook, and quickly became known for the Icon, a two-way floorstander with horn driver and 12” woofer in an asymmetrical cabinet. It garnered multiple awards, a vindication of its “anti-commercial” ethos that prioritizes sound quality and innovation over a vanilla mass-market appeal.
In 2021, Ø Audio expanded the line-up and grew the company with a plan to conquer a global market, growing the team and making significant investments in infrastructure.
