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O Audio FRIGG 02
FRIGG 02 is the start of a new era for Ø Audio.
More conventional looking speakers, but with a true Ø Audio DNA. The FRIGG Series is definitely more than meets the eye.
is a 3-way floorstanding loudspeaker. It’s a no-nonsense design meticulously developed and crafted to take on even more expensive competitors.
With a compact footprint, and modest physical appearance, FRIGG 02 surprises listeners with a powerful, detailed and large soundstage. Yet it treats delicate passages with beautiful tone and precision.
Top quality drives, crossovers and other parts can only take you part of the distance. The enclosure is a vital part of the end-result.
The FRIGG 02 enclosure is meticulously designed to be the best possible housing for the drivers and other components. Both acoustically and mechanically. It’s a resonance-free sandwich-design which is strategically damped and braced.
We offer enclosure in different Matte painted and veneer finishes.
Construction: 3-way Hybrid Low OrderSensitivity: 90dbFrequencyrange: 29hz–30khzImpedance: 8ohm (minimum 3.8ohm)Tweeter: Metamodal TPCD Dome with DXT-lenseMidrange: 180mm hand coated Paper cone(titanium former)Woofer: 220mm hand coated paper cone(titanium former)Bassreflex(port in bottom of cabinet)Dimensions: 98,5x21x34cm (HxWxD)Width including feet: 37cmWeight: 30kg
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Deep bass that punches yet stays controlled leads the FRIGG 02, matched by a smooth, singing midrange purity and an expansive, precise soundstage. Reviewers at Soundnews and 6 Moons praised its slam, refined treble and high-quality crossover/build, giving compact cabinets surprising big-room authority.
Pros
- Generous, deep and well controlled bass from a compact, bottom‑ported cabinet.
- Smooth, detailed midrange that renders vocals with musical weight and natural texture.
- Wide, well‑defined soundstage and strong imaging aided by directivity control (DXT) and cabinet design.
- High build and crossover quality (premium components, robust bracing and binding posts) that supports resolution and longevity.
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Cons
- Requires substantial burn‑in for bass to fully settle and show its best definition.
- Not the quickest transient response compared with very fast, small‑driver designs.
- Benefits from careful placement and quality amplification—system matching affects bass control and dynamics.
Sound Quality
93/100
Bass
94/100
Reviewers praise unusually deep, generously extended and clean bass from a compact ported cabinet with a 220mm woofer and 52mm titanium former; control and low reach repeatedly mentioned.
Mid
92/100
Hand-coated 180mm paper mid with inverted surround and phase plug delivers singing, coherent midrange; reviewer explicitly notes strong vocal performance and musicality.
Treble
91/100
Metamodal carbon-fibre dome tweeter with DXT waveguide is designed to control breakup and broaden dispersion; review describes refined directivity and treble design benefits.
Soundstage Imaging
92/100
DXT waveguide and rear-aiming mid opening promote wide dispersion and imaging; review references trapezoidal cabinet and dipole-like mid radiation producing engaging soundstage.
Dynamics
93/100
Very high damping factor, substantial power handling and controlled bass translate to lively micro/macro dynamics; reviewer notes 'sass and swagger' and fun, punchy performance.
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Build Quality
94/100
Bottom-ported veneered/painted MDF with multiple braces, damping materials, classy aluminum nameplate, robust binding posts and steel legs; reviewer praises execution and attention to detail.
Features Connectivity
80/100
Passive baseline applied.
Value for Money
78/100
No explicit retail price or comparative value commentary in the review; performance suggests strong value but price not given so score is conservative.
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