Sigberg Audio Active Speakers and Subwoofers (main thread)

[sigbergaudio]

Unboxing video at Sweetspot Studios of their new SBS and Manta systems. Sweetspot is a large Swedish studio with clients like Meshuggah, Opeth, Arch Enemy, Roxette, Kamelot and many many more.

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[sigbergaudio]

New EU dealer in Munich, Germany: Hörzone!

https://www.hoerzone.de - They're a well established dealer and have been focused on active speakers from the start, so a good fit!

Saranna will be in place in their showroom before Christmas, and then the plan is to follow up with additional products next year.

 

[Paffi]

Oh crazy, that's were I listened to several loudspeakers already. Welcome to munich If it weren't for the price :/

 

[JohnnyNG]

Thorbjørn - are there some metal tracks (on Qobuz if possible) you'd highly recommend for sonics - specifically strong, punchy bass/midbass? In other words, the opposite of And Justice For All?

 

[sigbergaudio]

Thorbjørn - are there some metal tracks (on Qobuz if possible) you'd highly recommend for sonics - specifically strong, punchy bass/midbass?

Sure! A few specific tracks with pretty good and punchy drums (links to Spotify but should be present on Qobuz too):

 

[sigbergaudio]

@JohnnyNG They may not all qualify as metal as such, I focused on the punchy drums / midbass part of the request.

 

[JohnnyNG]

@JohnnyNG They may not all qualify as metal as such, I focused on the punchy drums / midbass part of the request.

That works, thanks!

 

[sigbergaudio]

That works, thanks!

I also have an entire playlist with rock/metal with decent sound quality:

 

[sigbergaudio]

Shared this unboxing video from instagram earlier, but here it is again with higher quality on Youtube. Unboxing/setup of their two new systems at Sweetspot studios in Sweden.

Sigberg Audio MANTA with two 10Ds in their largest recording studio and Sigberg Audio SBS.1 with one Inkognito in one of their mixing/mastering studios.

 

[sigbergaudio]

All the engineering, measurements, and design philosophy are only part of the story. The rest is written by the people who live with our speakers every day.

So I've decided to create a section on our website where we get up close and personal with a selection of Sigberg Audio owners. This way you get access to the experience of real people in real rooms! We're starting with two crazy Norwegians who have not only one, but TWO Sigberg Audio systems each. I'll be adding two additional stories (likely from one customer in Italy and one in Germany) early next year.

Check out the two first stories below!

Ragnar (Manta + 2x10D and SBS + 2x Inkognito subwoofers):

North Of The Arctic Circle

Please introduce yourself to our readers My name is Ragnar, and I live in Bodø, Norway. I am a former live sound engineer, now an intensive care nurse, with a lifelong interest in music and hi-fi. Music is a constant presence in my daily life, whether I’m doing chores at home or relaxing. But...

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Håkon (Saranna and SBS + 2x Inkognito subwoofers):

The Singing Mountain Guide

Please introduce yourself to our readers My name is Håkon. I am a former singer and actor who now works as a mountain guide. I live in Molde, home to the Jazz Festival and beautiful views. Like most people here, I live in a wooden house with a south-facing view. My interest in sound began when I...

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[sigbergaudio]

Just a few days left until the opportunity to get the Limited Anniversary edition of one our systems are gone forever!

https://www.sigbergaudio.com/pages/limited-anniversary-edition

 

[sigbergaudio]

New article on our website! had some questions on this lately, so decided to write a quick one about the benefits of dual subwoofers.

The obvious benefit is more headroom and the ability to play louder. But there are several other benefits (already known to many on this forum of course).

Why Two Subwoofers Are Better Than One

Adding a subwoofer is one of the most effective upgrades you can make to a hi-fi or home cinema system. But once you already have a good subwoofer and enough bass output, it’s natural to ask: What would I actually gain from adding a second one? The answer is not “more bass.” In fact, the biggest...

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[sigbergaudio]

New article in our recent Listening Rooms series, where we interview owners of Sigberg Audio gear. This time we visit Manuel from Milan, Italy who has a dedicated room with Manta + dual Inkognitos.

The Manta in Milan

Please tell us a little bit about yourself My name is Manuel. I recently moved back to Italy after living for more than 20 years in the UK, where I started my career in banking. I have loved music from a very young age. I began playing piano when I was eight, studied classical music (which I...

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[sigbergaudio]

I woke up to threats from the USA of imposing additional tariffs on a number of countries including Norway, first an additional 10% and furthermore an additional 25% on June 1st unless USA has been allowed to take over Greenland (which anyone in the Europe finds so ridiculous we have to double check we're actually awake).

Pending these developments I will pause further efforts towards the USA, as I imagine many other European companies will as well. For clarity, at this time it is still possible to purchase from the USA (primarily through our dealer DreamScapes A/V), but no additional marketing / expansion efforts beyond what is already in motion will be pursued at this time.

Note: Please do not reply to this post with political commentary, as I imagine we will quickly end up on the wrong side of the forum rules.

 

[sigbergaudio]

New, interesting review of the Sarannas from a new, Swedish youtuber which has also reviewed the Kii Three and 8C, and will review the Grimm next in his "Are active speakers the future series.

 

[sigbergaudio]

Sigberg Audio MANTA with dual 10Ds will be showcased at the Florida International Audio Expo 2026 at February 20-22.

We're at room 261!

https://www.floridaaudioexpo.com/

 

[sigbergaudio]

Not long ago, you'd be considered crazy for suggesting that a turntable manufacturer, a company whose entire focus is analog playback, used active DSP-controlled loudspeakers as their reference systems.

It may still be a little crazy, but regardless, that moment has arrived!

I'm pleased and happy to announce a new collaboration with Dr. Feickert Analogue (DFA), focused around the Sigberg Audio Saranna. The Saranna system will be used both in Chris Feickert’s personal listening room and in DFA’s exhibition systems at future hi-fi shows, starting with Analog Forum in Moers, Germany on March 21-22nd, 2026.

Read the full story:

When Analog Meets the Future: Dr. Feickert Analogue Selects the Sigberg Audio Saranna

For decades, the high-end audio world has been defined by a certain divide between

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[sigbergaudio]

This weekend the Saranna will be exhibited both at the Oslo Hifi Show (https://www.oslohifishow.no/) and at the Analog Forum at Moers (https://www.aaanalog.de/events/analog-forum-moers-1), in two different rooms no less!

 

[Puddingbuks]

This weekend the Saranna will be exhibited both at the Oslo Hifi Show (https://www.oslohifishow.no/) and at the Analog Forum at Moers (https://www.aaanalog.de/events/analog-forum-moers-1), in two different rooms no less!

I am going to Moers, nice. Very curious how I like the saranna.

 

[sigbergaudio]

I am going to Moers, nice. Very curious how I like the saranna.

You'll be able to hear them in two different rooms and also see both finishes, Dr. Feickert is playing on a Shady white pair, and Hörzone is showing a pair in Fade to black.

Will be interesting to hear your impressions!