About this episode

Mads Buchardt discusses the vision behind Buchardt Audio, focusing on high-end sound and Scandinavian design in handcrafted speakers.

Mads Buchardt founded Buchardt Audio with a vision of offering high-end sound and Scandinavian design at the best possible price. Known for “big sound in compact designs,” many of Buchardt’s speakers are handcrafted in their woodshop in Denmark using the finest Danish oak, and their loudspeakers exemplify the minimalist aesthetic that is a hallmark of Scandinavian design. Simon talks with Mads about how Buchardt Audio is delivering on its vision by offering speakers that sound incredible, are visually stunning, and a great value. We Want to Hear from You! Have a topic, craft category, or craft company you’d like to see us cover? Email us here to share those or any other thoughts you have about CRAFTED. RELATED LINKS: Blister Craft Collective Become a BLISTER+ Member Heaven 11 Floreo Coffee Co Buchardt Audio TOPICS & TIMES: Growing up with Music (6:03) Getting into Hi-Fi (8:04) Founding Buchardt Audio (9:42) Mads’ First Speakers (12:08) What are Passive Radiators? (12:55) Staying Small & Running Lean (16:53) Early Challenges (18:53) Big Sound in a Compact Design (22:22) Manufacturing in Silkeborg (25:30) Buchardt’s Masterpiece: the E50 (27:14) Active Speakers (43:57)…

People in this episode

Host: Simon

Guest: Mads Buchardt

Topics covered

• handcrafted speakers
• high-end sound
• Scandinavian design
• entrepreneurship
• audio manufacturing

Keywords

• Buchardt Audio
• high-end sound
• Scandinavian design
• handcrafted speakers
• audio manufacturing
• compact design
• passive radiators

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Buchardt Audio, Blister, Heaven 11, Floreo Coffee Co

Places: Denmark

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