The executives from the Norwegian company, who were visiting Paris (with their axe), had warned us: they had a new model even more powerful than the Verdande in warehouse for the 2026 Chicago audio show.
However, by reverting to a 12-inch mid-bass driver (like the Icon, compared to the 15-inch driver on the Verdande), the founders of Ø Audio started from scratch with this new model. Of course, the Ymir retains the structure of a large driver for all frequencies below the treble, which is handled by a compression tweeter.
But the entire structure has been redesigned, featuring an Audio Q.V.S.T. waveguide that improves control and enables a consistent off-axis response, as well as more stable interaction with the listening space. The newly designed compression driver features a 76 mm carbon diaphragm. Beneath this, the 12-inch driver features a carbon fiber composite cone, with a damping core and a new ultra-linear motor system, ensuring very low distortion at all volume levels and across the entire audible frequency range.
Available in a dark or light finish, the Ymir incorporates a new circuit of three rear side ports. The 10 mm stainless steel front baffle also improves structural rigidity, resulting in a substantial weight of 120 kg per speaker. A new crossover maintains a sensitivity of 93.5 dB, with a nominal impedance of 8 ohms. We are still awaiting the price, which we already know will be higher than that of the Verdande, at 34 990 € per pair.
