OePhi Lounge 2 & 2.5 Loudspeakers: Time-Domain Precision, Danish Design, and Zero Gimmicks

The new “entry-level” speakers from OePhi are anything but basic — combining audiophile-grade phase accuracy with a minimalist Scandinavian soul.

A New Contender from Denmark’s Loudspeaker Elite

Fresh off their High End Munich 2025 debut, Danish manufacturer OePhi has officially launched its Lounge Series — a duo of minimalist loudspeakers aimed at audiophiles who crave coherence over coloration. Say hello to the Lounge 2 bookshelf and Lounge 2.5 floorstander.

Despite being tagged as “entry-level,” these are no-compromise designs rooted in obsessive time-domain engineering and handcrafted precision. With prices starting at £2,700 (Lounge 2) and £4,500 (Lounge 2.5), they slot into a fiercely competitive high-end bracket — but OePhi’s mission is clear: preserve the musical truth and stay out of the way.

From Cable Controversy to Speaker Craft

OePhi made waves in the audiophile world with its “minimal interference” cable designs, championing phase accuracy and signal purity over trend-chasing specs. Now, the company brings that same engineering rigor to loudspeakers — designing crossovers, cabinets, and driver arrays with microsecond-level timing in mind.

Their philosophy:

“Time is everything. Get that right, and everything else follows.”

Three Series, One DNA:

Every speaker in OePhi’s 9-model lineup shares a common foundation — phase coherence, low energy storage, and razor-sharp transient clarity. The lineup is structured in three tiers:

• Lounge (entry point): Paper woofers, metal dome tweeter, and simple but highly optimized crossovers.

• Ascendance & Transcendence: Upgraded SEAS or Purifi drivers, tighter bass, more refined detail.

• Immanence & Ref 3.5: Ribbon tweeters, flagship crossovers, and uncompromising transparency.

  
  

Think of them like Scandinavian Volvos: same design language, varying levels of power and obsession.

Inside the Lounge 2 & 2.5

What makes these speakers different? They aren’t voiced to wow at hi-fi shows with hyped treble or bloated bass. Instead, they’re designed to reveal, not impress — and that’s the whole point.

Key Tech:

• Time-Compensated XO Design: Reduces phase shift between drivers for more realistic imaging.

• Transient Integrity Circuitry: Maintains snap and attack without adding harshness.

• Low Energy Storage Cabinets: Controls resonance without killing natural ambiance.

  
  

The result? Instruments and vocals arrive in sync, with pinpoint spatial cues and zero time smear. You hear what the microphone heard — nothing more, nothing less.

Specifications Snapshot

	Lounge 2	Lounge 2.5
Type	Bookshelf (2-Way)	Floorstanding (2.5-Way)
Drivers	1x paper woofer, 1x dome tweeter	2x paper woofers, 1x dome tweeter
Frequency Response	45–27kHz	35–27kHz
Sensitivity	87 dB	89.5 dB
Power Handling	75W	150W
Cabinet Finishes	Oak, Walnut, White, Black	Same
Price (pair)	£2,700	£4,500

Hand-built in Denmark. Point-to-point soldering. Solid-core internal cabling. No op-amps. No DSP. Just physics.

The Verdict

In a world flooded with DSP tricks, room-correction crutches, and sonic flashiness, OePhi’s Lounge Series goes in the opposite direction — chasing truth, not trend.

If you're an audiophile obsessed with timing, coherence, and musical honesty, these speakers might be your new benchmark. And if you’ve ever dismissed high-end cables as snake oil, OePhi invites you to listen — not argue.

Pricing & Availability

• Lounge 2 Bookshelf: £2,700 / pair

• Lounge 2.5 Floorstander: £4,500 / pairAvailable now via Airt Audio’s UK partners and select European retailers. US pricing TBD.

  
  

Final Thoughts

OePhi isn’t just another name in the Danish hi-fi ecosystem. They’ve come armed with an ideology, one that rejects audio gimmicks in favor of timing, phase integrity, and emotional truth. In a market filled with glitz, that’s a bold move — and one that may just resonate.