Earlier this year, Audio Group Denmark introduced the Børresen M8 Gold Signature, a $1,150,000 loudspeaker. The new Børresen A-Series are positioned between the company’s X-Series and C-Series models.
The new A-Series includes three models: the A1 standmount, and the A2 and A3 floorstanding loudspeakers. Designed and assembled in Aalborg, Denmark, the range brings core Børresen engineering and cabinet design into a part of the lineup that sits well below the brand’s six- and seven-figure flagships, but still above its entry-level X-Series.
Børresen A1
DCC5s Neo Driver Technology
The A-Series uses Børresen’s in-house 5-inch DCC5s Neo mid-bass and bass drivers, built around a three-layer composite diaphragm. A Nomex aramid honeycomb core is sandwiched between carbon fiber skins, giving the cone high stiffness while keeping moving mass low.
Børresen also integrates graphene into the diaphragm structure to increase rigidity and help move unwanted resonances outside the driver’s operating range. The motor system uses a ferrite magnet structure with dual copper caps to reduce inductance in the voice-coil gap. The goal is lower distortion, improved linearity, and faster response to the input signal.
RP94 Ribbon Planar Tweeter
The A-Series uses Børresen’s RP-94 planar ribbon tweeter, a driver also found in the company’s more expensive loudspeakers. Its aluminum-coated membrane weighs just 0.01 grams, allowing it to respond quickly to transient information and reproduce high frequencies with very low moving mass.
In the A-Series, the RP-94 operates from 2.5 kHz to 50 kHz, with sensitivity rated up to 89 dB depending on the model. That extension, says the company, provides speed, low distortion, and improved integration with the mid-bass drivers through the crossover region.
Børresen A2
Venting
Instead of using a conventional bass-reflex port, the A-Series employs a controlled rear-venting system designed to manage internal air movement without tuning the cabinet around a single dominant resonance frequency. The goal is to reduce compression effects inside the enclosure while avoiding the kind of port behavior that can make bass sound bigger than it actually is.
2.5 Way Configuration
The A-Series follows Børresen’s 2.5-way design approach for the A2 and A3, while the A1 uses a 2-way configuration. The crossover and driver integration are designed to keep frequency distribution as coherent as possible across the operating range.
Compared with more complex 3-way designs, a well-executed 2-way or 2.5-way layout is said to reduce crossover complexity, minimize phase issues, and preserve more of the signal between amplifier and drivers. The intended result is better integration between drivers, more stable imaging, and a presentation that sounds cohesive rather than stitched together.
Børresen A3
Resonance & Grounding
As with all Børresen loudspeakers, resonance control and mechanical grounding remain integral design philosophy. The A-Series is designed to work in synergy with Ansuz Darkz resonance-control devices, designed specifically to lower mechanical noise and improve mechanical stability.
Finishes
The A-Series enclosures are offered in satin walnut and satin black ash finishes, giving the speakers a more restrained Scandinavian look than some of Børresen’s costlier statement models. The design also nods to the original Børresen 0-Series, but in a simpler, more approachable form.
The Børresen A-Series speaker line will be available beginning October 2026 through Authorized Audio Group Denmark Dealers at the following prices (may vary by region):
- Børresen A1 – EUR 10,000 / USD 12,000
- Børresen A2 – EUR 16,000 / USD 19,000
- Børresen A3 – EUR 21,000 / USD 25,000
Børresen A-Series Loudspeakers Comparison
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Børresen Model A1 A2 A3 Product Type Bookshelf/Stand-mount Speaker Floorstanding Speaker Floorstanding Speaker Price (pair) EUR 10,000
USD 12,000EUR 16,000
USD 19,000EUR 21,000
USD 25,000Speaker Type 2-Way, Vented 2.5 Way, Vented 2.5 Way, Vented Tweeter 1 x RP94 Ribbon Planar 1 x RP94 Ribbon Planar 1 x RP94 Ribbon Planar Bass/midrange Driver 1x Børresen DCC5s driver 1x Børresen DCC5s driver 1x Børresen DCC5s driver Bass Driver Not Applicable 1x Børresen DCC5s driver 2x Børresen DCC5s driver Frequency response 45Hz – 50kHz 35Hz – 50kHz 25Hz – 50kHz Sensitivity 89 dB/1W 89 dB/1W 89 dB/1W Impedance Ω >6 Ω >6 Ω >6 Ω Recommended Amplifier Power > 50 W > 50 W > 50 W Dimensions (HWD) Without stand
41.7 cm x 21.1 cm x 44.6 cm
16.42 in x 8.31 in x 17.56 in
With stand:
112.3 cm x 29.5 cm x 46.4 cm
44.21 in x 11.61 in x 18.27 in113.2 cm x 30 cm x 57.8 cm
44.57 in x 11.81 in x 22.76 in
132 cm x 34.4 cm x 62.3 cm
51.97 in x 13.54 in x 24.53 inWeight Without stand
14 kg / 30.9 lbs
With Stand
27.5 kg / 60.6 lbs44 kg / 97.0 lbs 54 kg / 119.0 lbs Finish Walnut, Black ash, White Walnut, Black ash, White Walnut, Black ash, White