Buchardt Audio Founder, Mads Buchardt, on Handcrafting Speakers & Achieving High-End Sound

Buchardt Audio Founder, Mads Buchardt, on Handcrafting Speakers & Achieving High-End Sound

Author: BLISTER February 18, 2026 Duration: 59:58

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.


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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)

What's Next for Buchardt Audio (55:36)

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