Are you looking for a statement piece that stands apart from the crowd —something akin to a work of art, designed to enhance your quality of life? Then you have come to the right place. Each product is individually handcrafted according to proven artisanal traditions. No two pieces are ever identical, giving every turntable and loudspeaker its own unique visual character. This is more than an investment in a hi-fi system —it is an investment in craftsmanship, in contemporary expression, and in a vision that resonates with both the present and the future.
Oops Audio — Expect the Unexpected
At Oops Audio, we chase emotion — because the magic in music isn’t always clean. It lives in the texture, in the subtle imperfections, in those “oops” moments that make something feel real. We are part of a trend that advocates a more contemporary view of music technology — where great sound is more than numbers. We do not contradict traditional HiFi, which often focuses on measurements and technical perfection; instead, we take a more balanced path — one that values both precision and how music is actually experienced. Each Oops Audio product is engineered for accuracy, though with a more pronounced emphasis — crafted to preserve the nuance, warmth, and natural dynamics of a sonic performance. Through careful engineering, thoughtfully selected components, and a listening-led approach to tuning, we aim to create a sound that feels engaging, expressive, and true to musical preferences.
Oops Audio is starting a different conversation: what if the best sound isn’t the most clear — but the most felt? A complementary perspective — sound that connects, surprises, and resonates on a deeper level, where you rediscover why you fell in love with music in the first place.
Our Products
The turntable’s internal components—and their carefully engineered relationships—are inherently resistant to vibration. Punch and Wallop are fast, rhythmically engaging, and dynamically expressive, delivering a wide, immersive soundstage. They’re built to surprise you, draw you in, and surround you with a fuller, longer-lasting musical experience. To complete this musical evolution, we created Oomph—a loudspeaker that serves as the icing on the cake.
VINYL OF THE WEEK
Svart Ridå – APONIA
When the Curtain Goes Up, Svart Ridå, this three-stage rocket. Dressed like old men in white shirts, black trousers and shoes, and black ties, like The Blues Brothers. Perhaps completely off the wall to some people, but I think I get it. They are absolutely taking the piss out of patriarchy, touché and they do it so bloody well. “Take me seriously, for fuck’s sake, look how I conform,” while in reality it is one big: “Fuck you, I’ll do whatever I want.” On the outside, they stand there at Way Out West in their uniform, almost rigid appearance in stark contrast to their explosive and physical performance on stage. Svart Ridå absolutely stand out, and they have more than deserved all the positive attention they have received recently. And the way they play. Only three of them in the band, yet they sound like many more. They wear out the skins on the drum kit and shred the strings on bass and guitar, without it ever feeling forced or contrived. This is pure, unadulterated rock: guitar noise, improvisation, swinging arms, headbanging and powerful emotional outbursts delivered straight from the spine. I realise I’m stating the obvious when I say that this is a band who own the stage. The music is raw and played with incredible authority and confidence, on a level with the biggest bands of the 1990s. Like a reincarnation from a bygone era, they suddenly appear. The openings are heavy as lead, dystopian, frightening, direct, fearless, full of bloody-minded determination only to unfold into beautiful melancholy and deeply emotional storytelling the very next moment. There is Nirvana’s fragility, distortion and sudden explosion, attitude and attack, only to land moments later in that distinctly Swedish melancholy and emotional depth. We are thrown from the extremes of punk, down into dreamy Slowdive, through The Hives and Jeff Beck, before finally being lulled to sleep by Kent. Their performance and expression are so strong that they never need to shout for your attention. Instead, you suddenly find yourself standing there, swaying in a trance, mouth open and eyes fixed. They clang, they wail, they roar in unison, just like the very best. So come on, lads, come and have a look. All you bands full of blokes trying so bloody hard. Svart Ridå have already cracked it long before their death and before the curtain has even come down. And as for why I skipped half of my Way Out West headliner, Gorillaz: the LP APONIA is 100 per cent brilliant, just buy it. But as a live act, Svart Ridå make you tremble.
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David Bowie – Reality
David Bowie – Reality. Unlike last week’s LP, Silverhead, I remember exactly when I bought this record, Reality by David Bowie. It came after Heathen (2002), and Bowie was then going through a period of resurrection and a more down-to-earth phase. There may well be people out there who disagree with me, but to me this felt more like back to the roots, an art performance, and more like the period of 1976–77. A period which, in my opinion, is one of his very best, with Station to Station, Low and Heroes. This long period in between, starting in 1993 and lasting until 2002, felt to me as if I had lost my great hero from my younger years. From my 80s teenage years, with my Kermit-green DIY speakers, a Lenco 75 turntable and a 35-watt Marantz 1040 amplifier. When the spark was lit again for me, it was with Heathen. A little anecdote is that Bowie was actually in Gothenburg that year to promote Heathen. I still have the LP, but I never got it signed. The queue was long, stretching all the way down and past the Sjöfartsmuseum. So, on 15 September 2003, when Reality was released in Europe, I had it marked in my calendar. I bought the CD at Bengans in Gothenburg, too, and it landed straight in the glove compartment of my Golf. It wasn’t available as an LP, you see. About 20 days later, I became a father for the first time. My first daughter, eager and curious about the world, was born six weeks prematurely. She was due around Christmas Eve, but right then my life took a new turn. Bowie and I travelled back and forth to the neonatal unit. My entire focus was on my daughter, with Bowie soothing me into some kind of harmony. Reality received its share of criticism. Bowie had stopped trying to be the man who changed music and had instead become very good at simply being David Bowie. Everyone agreed that the album was well made. Many thought it was intelligent; some found it vague, with strange lyrics, a little pretentious, leaving the listener with a whole lot of questions. And that, in my opinion, is the most interesting thing about it. Like Low, it makes you think as you listen. The album demands your attention. Something new appears each time. It doesn’t get “worn out” by being played on repeat. It can quietly and happily sit there in the CD player of my white Volkswagen Golf, back and forth from work to the hospital, home again, and round and round. Reality is Bowie as a more mature version of himself: guitar-driven, dark, melodic and down-to-earth, with electronic veils and a distinct sense of reflection.
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Silverhead – Silverhead
I honestly can't remember when I bought Silverhead, but I'm fairly sure I picked it up at Satisfaction in Haga. Martin was probably behind the counter, while Claes was somewhere in the background, towel in hand, wiping the worst of the dust off one of the Arthur Lee & LOVE records. A special thought goes to Claes. He was the one who introduced me to LOVE. "Have you heard this album? It's brilliant." And just like that, Forever Changes changed hands. Full credit to Claes. He worked hard in the world of vinyl, surrounded by record sleeves, crates of LPs and a never-ending mountain of paperwork, until one day the air simply went out of him and his health finally gave way. Rest in peace, Claes, and thank you. But it isn't LOVE I'm here to talk about today. It's Silverhead – Silverhead, the band's debut album, packed with swagger, catchy riffs and a hefty dose of grit. Silverhead were one of those British bands who never quite achieved the success their music deserved. Fronted by the charismatic singer and actor Michael Des Barres, the band carried a unique energy. Throughout the album you can feel Michael's intensity, much in the same way Ozzy Osbourne's personality seems to come straight through the speakers. It's more than singing – it's a performance. In my mind the whole thing unfolds on the stage of a slightly dystopian, drug-fuelled former theatre, with cobwebs hanging from the scenery and torn plush seating scattered throughout the auditorium, now taken over by an obscure underground band playing to an ecstatic and heavily intoxicated audience. Perhaps it's the spirit of 1972, combined with the fact that Michael was, after all, an actor, that creates this feeling. Plenty of attitude, glam, blues and a blend of doomed hard rock. The music shifts from being gloriously rough, almost sloppy and gloriously ragged, as if it were recorded live, before suddenly turning sentimental and surprisingly delicate, as on the penultimate track on side one, Johnny. It's genuinely moving for about 95 percent of the song, only to almost throw it all away during the last few lines with some rather silly, inexplicable babbling. Even so, I can thoroughly recommend this LP. If you happen to come across a copy, it's still remarkably affordable, largely because Silverhead seem to have slipped beneath the radar of the wider record-buying public. Perhaps that's exactly why it still feels like one of those hidden gems that's worth sharing.
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News & Events
That is why we actively present our products at selected exhibitions and audio shows across Europe, where visitors can encounter our systems in carefully prepared listening environments. In addition to exhibitions, our products are also displayed through a curated network of selected retail partners. These locations are chosen not only for their knowledge, but for their ability to present sound properly — in spaces where music is listened to with attention and respect. Whether at an international show or in a local store, every encounter is designed to offer a true understanding of how our products sound — and feel.
THE TRUTH ABOUT SOUND
-Why does my Hi-Fi system lack feeling?
Hi-fi systems are ecosystems, not just collections of components. Different designers voice their gear in different ways: some aim for neutrality, others for warmth or maximum detail. When components are mixed, the result can be a system that works against itself. The real issue isn’t variety—it’s the lack of synergy.
Avoid the mistakes of...
Nothing gets better than the source. “Garbage in, garbage out” is broadly true—but incomplete. A mediocre recording on a well-tuned system will often sound more engaging than the same recording on a poorly matched high-end setup. The source sets the ceiling, but the system determines how close you get—and how pleasant the flaws sounds.
Hi-Fi Gains without spending money
Most systems don’t fail from lack of upgrades—they fail from ignored fundamentals. Fix the basics before you buy anything.
The Connoisseur
Overall, a longing for analog is increasingly linked to both taste and status in our highly technical age. What was once considered essential for progress is now often questioned. Among more conscious audiences, elements once dismissed as “retrogressive” are now valued for their balance of reason and emotion.
Read more about our philosophy about sound
The Story behind Oops Audio
Oops Audio is unique. It is both a statement and a testament to the value of resources, with the craft process at its heart. The type of wood used in each plinth varies according to availability, and production begins only when the material is ready and has reached us.
Every Wallop and Punch turntable is individually named, highlighting its one-of-a-kind nature and honoring the tree from which it came—its origin is geotagged. Because of this meticulous and deliberate process, production is never rushed. Owning a Wallop or a Punch may require patience, but that patience is part of the privilege of possessing something truly exceptional.
The same philosophy extends to our Oomph speakers in oak.
The oopsizzle crew
The Oopsizzle Crew is made up of the people who use, listen to, and live with Oops Audio products every day. It’s a growing community of listeners, creators, and enthusiasts connected by a shared appreciation for music and rhythm.
What brings us together is simple — a love for music and a respect for the rhythm that runs through everything we build. From the workshop to the listening room, the connection between maker and listener becomes part of the same experience.
If music matters to you, you're already part of the Crew.
