Auditorium 23

About Auditorium 23

Auditorium 23, founded in the early 1980s by Keith Aschenbrenner in Frankfurt, Germany, is renowned for its dedication to musical authenticity in high-fidelity audio. The brand specializes in speaker designs, speaker cables, interconnects, and custom step-up transformers—many of which are tailored for specific classic phono cartridges. Auditorium 23 is known for championing high-efficiency loudspeakers and tube amplification, creating unique loudspeaker systems such as the SoloVox, Latour, and Provence that draw heavily on historical designs and vintage drivers from makers like Western Electric, Altec, and Siemens. Their approach blends craftsmanship with deep respect for audio heritage, resulting in products celebrated for their musicality and synergy, especially with tube systems and classic designs. The company also acts as a distributor for select high-end audio brands and accessories.