Milan Design Week is upon us. Among a seemingly endless list of new and re-editioned products launching during the massive, city-wide event – the largest of its kind by far – is a slew of fresh concepts borne out of seemingly unexpected partnerships. Prestigious fashion houses cross-pollinate with edgy outdoor furniture brands and multivalent artists […]
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Ever wanted to design a speaker? Now, you can. Bang & Olufsen has announced Bang & Olufsen Atelier, a service designed to give customers the power to create the perfect look for their speakers. To be clear, customers won’t actually be able to design their own speakers from scratch, though you wouldn’t want that anyway, […]
The Lexon x Pantone Collaboration is a dynamic culmination of what both brands do best: color. Lexon, known and loved in the industry since 1991 for their fun electronics and speakers, has always considered color a need, not a want. This separates them from many other more technical brands, straying away from the black and […]
The devices we use every day, like our phone and TV, can play an important role in our lives. But what if the tech we owned and used wasn’t just there to help us communicate and be entertained, but also to actually improve our overall well-being? A new project from the Berlin-based Pong Design showcases […]
Audiophiles know the hassle of buying gear. First you have to research and buy turntables, then think about amplifiers and speakers – not to mention any add-ons like subwoofers and wireless features. Gadhouse, however, is taking the hassle out of buying midrange audio gear, with the new Gadhouse Duke & Roy Hi-Fi Stereo Turntable System […]
Professional-grade speakers don’t have to be low tech or oversized. There’s an idea that professional-quality speakers have to be wired and connected to a receiver or amplifier of some kind. Kanto Audio, however, is changing that with the new Kanto Audio ORA4 desktop speakers, which are built for a small footprint, high-quality audio, and modern […]
Bang & Olufsen and Ferrari are teaming up once again, following last year’s successful launch of Ferrari-inspired speakers in the brand’s signature red. This time, the collaboration takes a more understated approach, unveiling the second Ferrari Collection featuring Ferrari-edition Bang & Olufsen speakers in the sophisticated Grigio Corsa colorway – a sleek charcoal gray synonymous […]
Who says speakers can’t double as artwork? While most home speakers are uninspiring black boxes designed to blend into their surroundings, Audio Pro is challenging this convention with its latest release. The Swedish audio company has partnered with Mikael Jepson, guitarist of glam rock band The Ark, to create the T3+ Jepson – a bold, […]
Swedish audio brand Transparent has unveiled its latest design, the Brutalist Speaker – a statement piece designed to redefine home audio while paying homage to the iconic architectural style of Brutalism. Merging cutting-edge technology with a sculptural design, this new offering is as much an artistic centerpiece as it is a high-performance audio device. Inspired […]
KEF is renowned for its high-quality speakers that deliver excellent sound while enhancing the aesthetics of any space. Now, with the release of its latest Q Series speakers, KEF is bringing its cutting-edge Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT) to a more accessible price point. Q4 Meta MAT isn’t totally new for the Q Series, though. The […]
Marantz, a longtime leader in luxury audio, has made its first foray into wireless speakers with the launch of the Marantz Horizon and Marantz Grand Horizon. Known for crafting high-end audio systems, Marantz has brought the same design philosophy and commitment to quality to these new wireless speakers, making them not just sound systems, but […]
Bowers & Wilkins has taken its iconic Zeppelin speaker to the next level with the introduction of the Zeppelin Pro Edition. Known for its stylish design and premium sound, this latest iteration boasts a range of improvements that make it even more impressive. While retaining the signature spaceship-like design, the Zeppelin Pro Edition introduces new […]
In a world where personalization is king, Tivoli Audio has introduced a new option for audiophiles and design lovers alike. The company now allows customers to custom-design their own Tivoli Audio PAL BT speaker, offering an opportunity to mix and match colors to create a unique device that suits their style and environment. Previously, the […]
Ultimate Ears is taking speaker portability to the next level. The company has announced the new Ultimate Ears Miniroll Bluetooth speaker, a device that it says is so portable that you can actually wear it. Ultimate Ears has long built highly portable Bluetooth speakers, but few have been as small as this. The Miniroll sits […]
In a market flooded with inexpensive wireless speakers designed for mass purchase and placement throughout the home, finding meticulously crafted, high-quality speakers is increasingly rare. Though such products still exist, they’re becoming more niche with each passing year. Bang & Olufsen, however, continues to champion wireless connectivity while maintaining its tradition of iconic speaker design […]
Over the past few years, classic guitar amplifier company Marshall has been leveraging its experience in the world of audio for more consumer-focused products. Many of those recent speaker models have been met with high praise by reviewers, who argue that the speakers deliver stunning audio quality and a sleek, unique design all-in-one. Now, Marshall […]
Cambridge Audio has built luxury audio equipment for decades now. The company is best known for its amplifiers, but over the years it has expanded its product line to include headphones and speakers too. The Cambridge Audio Evo line is built to take its amplifiers into the future, offering modern connectivity in stunning, classic designs. […]
Marantz audio products have long been at the forefront of high-end audio equipment. The luxury audio brand is known for building premium gear both inside and out, able to deliver among the best-sounding audio in the industry, while offering a stunning design and build-quality that does away with some of the traps that the rest […]
We’ve covered the minimalistic speaker designs by Nocs Design before, but the company is at it again with a new launch, and this one is even more interesting than the last. Recently, the Swedish company took the wraps off the new Monolith x Aluminum speaker, an updated version of the massive Monolith from a few […]
Here’s something most self-identifying audiophiles won’t willingly admit: aesthetics plays an important part in decision-making when looking to add speakers, turntables, amplifiers, and other components to a home stereo system. Good looking gear has become a vibe all over again, but specifically vintage-style components from an era characterized by designs intended to blend into home […]
As someone who likes to fall asleep listening to music and long running YouTube episodes, it’s not a hard sell to propose sound can play an essential part in inviting a restful night’s sleep. The Seventy Five by Savoir takes that simple concept to an extreme, an entire sleep system incorporating Savior’s N°2 The Icon […]
Parisian ready-to-wear fashion brand Coperni openly wears an affinity for emblems of yesterday’s youth. Take for example the label’s CD-PLAYER Swipe Bag revealed late last year, a design referencing that all too brief period when digital innovations had yet to completely define the populace’s still predominately analog lifestyle. Their newest creation – the Coperni x […]
Audio brands are well aware there’s been a resurgence of interest in gear among younger listeners looking to graduate to better components. Speakers have become seriously sought – and priced – design objects, with countless social media channels dedicated to spotlighting new and vintage loudspeakers alike. With this renewed interest has come an aesthetic informed […]
