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For the love of music

VAF Research, an Australian-owned company, is driven by a deep passion for music, crafting speakers that bring sound to life in the most authentic way possible.

With a design philosophy rooted in the pursuit of natural, pure sound reproduction, we don’t just build speakers—we create a gateway to experience music the way it was meant to be heard.

At VAF, we pour our love for music into every detail, ensuring our speakers deliver unparalleled accuracy and realism. Each of our VAF-branded loudspeakers and subwoofers is designed with an uncommon approach, one that prioritises true-to-life sound over trends or gimmicks.

Thousands of music lovers and audiophiles across Australia and the globe have embraced the VAF difference, integrating our speakers into their stereo and home theatre systems to elevate their listening experience to new heights.

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We stand by our craftsmanship

  • VAF RESEARCH MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

    Our entire loudspeaker product range is backed by a 30-day money-back guarantee, provided the items are returned in their original condition. Customers are responsible for return postage costs in the case of a change of mind.

  • VAF RESEARCH 10 YEAR WARRANTY ON SPEAKERS

    3 Years Standard + 7 Years Extended Warranty. Covers all manufacturing defects on Loudspeakers and SoundWall.

  • VAF RESEARCH 3 YEAR WARRANTY ON SUBWOOFERS

    1 Year Standard + An additional 2 Years Extended Warranty against manufacturing defects on powered subwoofers (12 months only on electronic components).

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Shop our Recommended HiFi Brands

At VAF Research, we have teamed up with top brands in HiFi and Home Theatre that perfectly complement our speakers. Shop online or visit us in-store for a personal one-on-one demonstration. FREE shipping Australia wide (excluding Sony TV's)

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  • StereoNET Review of VAF Signature i93 MKV Floorstanding Speakers

    Its versatility shines across genres from rock to dub techno, as it delivers clarity and detail without causing listener fatigue. As such, this big Australian behemoth should be on everyone's prospective audition list, even if it's just to experience the magic it brings to music.

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  • StereoNET Review of VAF Signature i91 MKIII SE Bookshelf Speakers

    We were humbled to receive The Applause Award from StereoNET, an award only given to products with "design of great quality and distinction - a special product in its class, on grounds of performance and value for money."

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  • StereoNET Review of VAF DC-7 MKIII Floorstanding Loudspeakers

    "I’m impressed with the engineering that goes into all the VAF loudspeakers and the DC-7 Mk3 in particular. They perform beautifully with a singular voice and do everything that a speaker of this design is meant to do."

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  • StereoNET Review of VAF DC-Cinema LCR Loudspeakers

    "It can be easily integrated as an in-wall solution to an existing room, and offers predictable, confident and comfortable listening across a range of genres."

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Our History

  • Founded in 1978

    VAF Research was Founded in 1978 by entrepreneur Philip Vafiadis. We are an Australian private company and continue to create, design and build great speakers.

  • We Built for Other Brands

    VAF Research also started building speakers and parts for world class brands including Sony, Dynaudio, Jamo, Dali, Duntech, and more.

  • Adelaide Festival Centre

    1998: VAF was selected by the Adelaide Festival Centre for what was then the world’s largest electro-acoustic system, featuring 300 loudspeakers.

  • Parliament House Canberra

    2003: VAF Research had the honour of designing and building speakers for the Senate Chamber of Parliament House, Canberra.

  • Where Else Uses VAF?

    VAF loudspeakers have been used by The Conservatory of Music (Elder Hall), Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC), Microsoft and many more.

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