Vifa

since 1933 : Nordic Sound Reimagined

 

Heritage & Pioneering Legacy

The story of Vifa began in 1933, when N.C. Madsen founded the Videbæk Loudspeaker Factory in rural Denmark. From the very beginning, the company created premium electrodynamic speakers for iconic names such as Bang & Olufsen, quickly earning a reputation for acoustic precision. In 1981, the company took on the name Vifa, ushering in an era of innovation that included patented technologies like the NRSC non-resonant suspension coupling and the XT-series ring radiator tweeter. These breakthroughs helped define high-fidelity sound for a generation of listeners.

 

After decades of change through mergers, technology spin-offs, and market shifts, Vifa reemerged in 2014 as Vifa Denmark A/S. This revival honored its acoustic heritage while embracing modern lifestyles, introducing a collection of wireless speakers named after Nordic capitals. With this transformation, Vifa secured its position as a design-conscious brand that brings Denmark’s sound legacy into contemporary living.

 

 

 

Design Philosophy & Sound Identity

 

Vifa stands at the crossroads of audiophile engineering and Nordic design minimalism. Its philosophy, articulated through the triad of Acoustic Craft, Acoustic Technology, and Acoustic Design, insists on harmony between performance and form. Each speaker is treated as an object of craftsmanship as much as a tool for listening.

 

Collaborations with Danish textile house Kvadrat provide soft and tactile coverings, while aluminum details and vegetable-tanned leather straps from Tärnsjö add refinement. The result is an elegant and understated design language. Vifa’s speakers are built to integrate seamlessly into interiors, offering quiet sophistication that enhances rather than disrupts the flow of a room.

 

 

 

 

Product Range & Flagship Models

The brand’s lineup spans both consumer wireless speakers named after Nordic capitals and a professional audio series that highlights Vifa’s deep engineering roots.

 

Copenhagen 2.0 and Stockholm 2.0

Home speakers designed for the Vifa HOME ecosystem. With dual tweeters, midrange drivers, force-balanced woofers, and passive radiators built into a die-cast aluminum frame, they deliver rich and versatile sound with connectivity options including Wi-Fi, AirPlay, Bluetooth, optical input, and USB.

 

Helsinki, Oslo, Reykjavik, and City

portable models that balance style with performance. Compact yet powerful, they feature leather carry straps, long battery life, and distinctive aesthetics. Reykjavik, with its pebble-like shape, produces 360-degree sound despite its small size.

 

Professional Audio

Vifa’s legacy in live sound with line arrays, column speakers, subwoofers, and ceiling systems reaffirms its technical expertise.

 

 

 

Audio Innovation & Listening Experience

 

At the core of Vifa’s approach is digital signal precision. DSP-based amplification eliminates the need for analog crossovers, producing cleaner sound with remarkable efficiency in compact enclosures. Listeners consistently describe the experience as immersive, with warm tonal character and clarity across all frequencies. Wired praised the Copenhagen for its smooth delivery across volume levels and its adaptability to different uses, noting that its scale made it especially suited for indoor environments.

 

 

 

Multi-Room Ecosystem Vifa HOME

 

The Vifa HOME ecosystem enhances the 2.0 models by offering seamless multi-room integration. With Vifa PLAY for quick access and Vifa LINK for one-touch grouping, users can control, combine, and stream across multiple speakers through the companion app. The result is a cohesive soundscape that adapts effortlessly to modern living.

 

 

 

Cultural Impact & Recognition

 

Vifa has earned recognition as both a leader in sound and a pioneer in design. Its speakers have been featured in Pitchfork’s guides to outdoor audio, as well as in Wallpaper, Totally Wired, and other design and technology outlets. The Copenhagen, with its iconic briefcase silhouette wrapped in Kvadrat textile, remains one of the brand’s most recognizable pieces.

 

Today, Vifa is more than a speaker company. It represents the fusion of heritage, innovation, and design culture—a brand that carries nearly a century of acoustic expertise into the rhythm of modern life.

 

 

Website https://www.vifa.dk/

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