O Audio FRIGG 02
The FRIGG 02 pairs chest-charging dynamics with a remarkably pure, textured midrange, delivering deep, controlled bass, smooth extended treble and a room-filling stage from an elegant three-way cabinet. Soundnews found it transparent yet never clinical, with the composure to play loud and an easygoing balance that rewards long sessions in real-world rooms.
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Deliciously Crispy
Sound Quality
95/100
Build Quality
93/100
Value for Money
94/100
Pros
Huge, enveloping soundstage and exceptionally forceful dynamics remain controlled at high playback levels.
Rich, highly natural midrange gives vocals and acoustic instruments convincing texture, weight and emotional presence.
Deep bass extension becomes well defined and layered after run-in, while treble stays smooth, extended and free from glare.
Substantial, carefully finished cabinet features robust hardware, bracing and damping for a premium build.
Cons
Requires a lengthy burn-in period before bass control and full performance emerge.
Bass performance benefits from careful adjustment of foot height and wall placement.
Not the fastest-sounding option compared with speakers using more nimble premium driver technologies.
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What Reviewers Are Saying
SOUND QUALITY PERFORMANCE 95/100
Reviewers describe an unusually complete and controlled presentation, combining deep, disciplined bass with exceptionally pure midrange, smooth treble and a large, open stage. It is presented as revealing and honest without becoming clinical, while retaining the ease and musicality needed for long listening sessions.
Bass
95/100
Soundnews found the bass transformed from initially disappointing to beautifully defined, obedient and remarkably extended after setup and run-in. Both reviews point to unusually generous low-frequency reach from the compact cabinet, with 6 Moons specifically describing the bass as big, clean and generously extended.
Mid
96/100
The midrange drew some of the strongest praise, described by Soundnews as divine in purity and exceptionally close to live music in texture and vibration. Vocals and instrumental material are said to gain convincing scale and realism rather than merely analytical detail.
Treble
94/100
Soundnews praises the upper register as smooth, highly resolving and extended without audible resonances intruding on the presentation. The result is described as defined and open, yet free of the glare or hardness that can make a detailed tweeter tiring.
Soundstage Imaging
94/100
Soundnews reports an expansive, well-spread soundstage that exceeded expectations and gave the music a notably large sense of scale. The reviewer's description suggests a room-filling presentation with convincing spatial freedom rather than tightly confined images.
Dynamics
97/100
Dynamic performance is a major strength. Soundnews says the speakers hit with 'Thor's hammer' force while remaining tightly controlled, and reports that they retain composure and clarity even at 100dB-plus, disco-level playback.
Assessments of Build Quality, Usability, and Overall Propositions.
Build Quality
93/100
The cabinet is described as a carefully damped and braced, resonance-conscious design, with Soundnews calling it meticulously engineered for its drivers. 6 Moons also praises the high attention to detail, attractive execution, robust binding posts, aluminium rear plaque and substantial steel feet.
Value for Money
94/100
At roughly $13,000-$15,000, the FRIGG 02 is firmly a premium purchase rather than an affordable one. Soundnews nevertheless argues that its thoughtful execution and performance leave minimal to no competition in its particular niche, making the asking price feel strongly justified for buyers seeking these qualities.
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Specifications
- Construction
- 3-way
- Hybrid Low Order Sensitivity
- 90db
- Frequencyrange
- 29hz–30khz
- Impedance
- 8ohm
- (minimum 3.8ohm) Tweeter
- Metamodal
- TPCD Dome with DXT-lense Midrange
- 180mm
- hand coated Paper cone(titanium former) Woofer
- 220mm
- hand coated paper cone(titanium former) Bassreflex(port in bottom of cabinet) Dimensions
- 98,5x 21x 34cm
- (Hx WxD) Width including feet
- 37cm
- Weight
- 30kg
Manufacturer's Description — O Audio
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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