Audiovector ApS, internationally-acclaimed producer of High-End loudspeakers, has chosen Specialty Sound and Vision, LLC (SSV) to represent their brand in the US. SSV is charged with growing Sales, Brand Awareness and Market Presence for the Danish icon and assumes these duties immediately.
Unable to find speakers that met his own high standards, Ole Kliforth, a successful Danish distributor of High End Audio products, founded Audiovector in 1979. Over the past 44 years, Audiovector has become one of the most honored brands in High End Audio, acclaimed and awarded worldwide for their exceptional sound and build quality. Although Ole still guides product design, his son Mads is CEO and Owner of Audiovector. Under Mads’ leadership, Audiovector has become a dominant international loudspeaker brand with distribution in more than 40 worldwide markets. It will be SSV’s task to match this success in the USA.
Following careers in Journalism, High End Audio retailing and Financial Analysis, Anthony Chiarella founded SSV in 1996. Although the company initially represented a wide range of products in the NY Metro Market, the closure of brick-and-mortar dealerships during the “Great Recession” prompted SSV to focus on higher-end brands which commanded extremely limited distribution. Eventually, the company’s business model evolved to include national brand representation of the most important “Ultra-Luxe” brands, sold exclusively through America’s finest brick and mortar dealerships. In addition to Audiovector, SSV manages Sales and Marketing of Gryphon Audio Designs ApS and Brinkmann Audio GmbH in the US and Canada.
“Audiovector is the perfect addition to SSV’s National Brand Portfolio,” said Anthony Chiarella, President of SSV. “The company’s emphasis on ultimate performance, artisanal build quality and irresistible aesthetic beauty is ideal for Ultra-Luxe Dealers and their clients.” Audiovector and SSV have already made the brand more desirable, focusing on the finest brick-and-mortar dealers, eliminating shipping costs, aligning retail prices with other world markets and expanding brand awareness through broad-based reviews, increased advertising and other marketing efforts.
Audiovector manufactures a comprehensive line of Ultimate Performance Loudspeakers from $1,725 to $76,500/pr MSRP and offers a virtually limitless assortment of finishes to match their customers’ desires and decors. The company looks forward to stronger sales and market presence through their relationship with SSV.
The Audiophile History of Audiovector Loudspeakers
Audiovector is one of the lesser-known but highly respected names in high-end loudspeaker manufacturing. Based in Copenhagen, Denmark, Audiovector has quietly built a global reputation among audiophiles for producing elegant, high-performance speakers that reflect decades of engineering focus and careful craftsmanship. Though not as widely distributed or marketed as some of the bigger European brands, Audiovector has remained fiercely independent and committed to quality above all else. And with their recent U.S. distribution partnership with Sound & Vision, a new chapter in the company’s story is beginning to unfold.
Founded in 1979 by Ole Klifoth, Audiovector started as a passion project rooted in the belief that loudspeakers should not just reproduce sound—they should communicate the emotional content of music. Klifoth’s early designs reflected a blend of Scandinavian industrial design and a strong commitment to time-aligned, phase-correct playback. From the beginning, Audiovector offered speakers that were detailed, fast, and musical, with a focus on natural sound rather than exaggerated bass or boosted highs.
One of the things that has set Audiovector apart from other high-end speaker manufacturers is its modular upgrade path. Unlike most companies, which require customers to replace entire speaker models to move up the line, Audiovector allows owners to upgrade their speakers over time. For example, a customer who starts with an entry-level QR series model can, in many cases, send it back to the factory and have it upgraded to a higher version with better drivers, improved crossovers, and even better cabinet damping—all while retaining the original enclosure. This approach is not only economical, but environmentally responsible, and has created long-term loyalty among Audiovector customers.
Audiovector has historically offered three main lines: the entry-level QR series, the mid-level R series, and the reference-level R8 and R11 Arreté models. The QR series has earned a reputation for offering high-end sonic qualities at more accessible prices, featuring the company’s signature Air Motion Transformer (AMT) tweeter and a sleek, modern cabinet design. The R series offers further refinement, with advanced materials like carbon fiber-reinforced drivers, titanium voice coils, and proprietary “Soundstage Enhancement Concept” technology that widens dispersion and improves imaging.
At the top of the range, the R11 Arreté represents Audiovector’s most ambitious effort, combining a dense, inert cabinet structure with exotic materials and a fully grounded crossover network—a feature few loudspeaker manufacturers attempt due to complexity and cost. These speakers are built to order and represent the culmination of decades of research, voicing, and craftsmanship.
When Ole Klifoth retired in 2017, the company passed into the hands of his son, Mads Klifoth, who had already been working within Audiovector for years. Under Mads’ leadership, the brand has evolved without losing its identity. The designs have become more modern, the finishes more refined, and the voicing more transparent and dynamic—especially with the ongoing use of the company’s high-speed AMT tweeter designs, which are known for delivering detail without harshness.
Despite Audiovector’s track record and product quality, its presence in North America has historically been limited. This is where the recent distribution agreement with Sound & Vision comes into play. Known for its role in bringing top-tier European brands to U.S. audiophiles, Sound & Vision’s partnership with Audiovector opens up new retail channels and gives the Danish manufacturer the support it needs to compete in a crowded marketplace.
With this new distribution deal, Audiovector loudspeakers are now more widely available across the U.S., making it easier for enthusiasts to audition them in person and for dealers to support them properly. This move is significant because it marks the first time in years that Audiovector has had consistent, professional representation in a market that’s increasingly focused on high-performance streaming systems, integrated amplification, and system synergy—areas where Audiovector excels.
Audiovector has also embraced modern music consumption habits by ensuring their speakers work well in both traditional two-channel setups and more modern, digitally integrated systems. The company doesn’t make powered or wireless speakers at this stage, but their speakers are designed with system matching in mind. Their linear impedance curves and benign phase angles make them relatively easy to drive, which helps them pair well with a wide range of solid-state and tube amplification.
