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OAD Ultrafidelity Bardo Floorstanding Loudspeakers OAD Ultrafidelity open baffle Speakers built in melbourne by Jon Sensi aprox 12months ago . (Based on Earlier Bardo speaker but thicker panel construction) The drivers are Eminence USA 15" Woofer, Fostex FF225WK 8" ultrasmooth midrange and FT17H horn loaded tweeter producing a beautiful non fatiguing sound. These speakers reproduce sound like the performers are in your music room Very efficient 92db SPL. Minimum amplifier channel required is 20W/ch. size 100X44x34cm (inc Plinth Base) est 24kgs each. (have original packing cartons if needed)
Is A$2,350 a smart buy for this pair, or are you paying full freight for a hard-to-value niche speaker? I can’t confidently benchmark the exact OAD Ultrafidelity BARDO from the title alone, so the price is hard to judge against a reliable used-market range in AUD without more detail on finish, age, and whether it’s a full pair with stands/boxes.
That said, OAD’s Ultrafidelity line has a good rep for serious engineering and refined, low-fatigue sound, so the upside is real if these are clean and complete. If you can verify original packaging, matched pair status, and honest condition, this is the kind of listing that can reward a careful buyer. I’d want close-up photos of drivers, terminals, and cabinets before moving, but not because the brand is suspect—just because provenance and condition matter a lot at this level.
Independent perspective — not a price guarantee. Always verify condition, accessories and provenance before purchase.
OAD Ultrafidelity emerged in 2015 from Melbourne, Australia, founded by veteran designer Jon De Sensi. Operating out of his home workshop, De Sensi drew on decades of high-end audio expertise, including his earlier Music Labs venture in 1990, where he pioneered advanced DACs, preamplifiers, and power amplifiers while engineering for Australia's Department of Defence. His collaborative spirit shone through contributions like the digital stages for Redgum's RGCD2 CD player, cementing his reputation before launching this boutique brand.
The lineup centers on meticulously crafted amplification and source components, including fully discrete Class A preamplifiers like the Padma, robust power amplifiers such as the Vajra, MM/MC phono stages like the UP1, and a versatile DAC/streamer. Dipole speakers round out the offerings, all hand-built with unique topologies emphasizing purity and performance. These Australian-made pieces prioritize solid-state innovation over mass production.
Positioned as a niche high-end contender, OAD Ultrafidelity earns acclaim for "staggeringly" flawless sound and cutting-edge design, appealing to discerning buyers seeking Melbourne-crafted excellence. Reviews praise its smooth, authoritative delivery, though as a relatively new player, it thrives in specialist salons rather than mainstream dominance, backed by three-year warranties and premium pricing around $10,000 for flagships.
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