brad serhan at sydney hifi show 2023

S1E001 Brad Serhan & Orpheus Loudspeakers 1984 and beyond

Renowned loudspeaker designer, Brad Serhan allows us inside the concept and design of his first Orpheus loudspeaker. Andrew Hutchison and Brad Serhan compare their experiences from inside Australian HiFi 1984+ and drop the names of some seriously heavy hitters in Australian HiFi who were and still are mentors, friends and inspirations.

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People mentioned on this episode –

Brad Serhan – Orpheus & Serhan Swift Loudspeakers

Dr Martin Gosnell aka Doc Martin – Richter Designer
Ralph Waters, Brian Rodgers, John Cornell, Ken Dwyer, John Faye – Richter Audio

Stewart Tyler – Pro-Ac Loudspeakers

Andrew Hutchison – Dellichord Loudspeakers, Stereotech Audio Furniture, HiFi and Stereo Audio repairs

Sloss Brothers – KEF; Nick Barovsky – Audio Room Lismore; Peter Stein & Trevor Wilson – ME Amplifiers; Colin Waite and Reg Mahoney – AMW Loudspeakers

Brands mentioned on this episode

Orpheus Loudspeakers

Serhan Swift

KEF 104AB

Linn Sondek

Harman Kardon 505

Celef Mini Pro

Goodman Loudspeakers

Quad Loudspeakers

Klipsch Lascala

Gale Loudspeakers

Businesses mentioned on this episode –

Douglas HiFi

Len Wallis Audio

Sturmans Electronics

North Shore HiFi

Magnetic Sound; Leisure Sound: Quality HiFi; Rage Audio


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CREDITS –

Guest management, regular co-hosting – Brad Serhan

Host, audio production – Andrew Hutchison