Gramohorn II: A 3D-printed speaker that amplifies without electricity, inspired by an age-old design and created using modern technology

Gramohorn II


There’s something of a divide in the design community when it comes to 3D printing. While some fully back the innovative and open-source abilities of the technology, others are afraid that it will detract from the individual character of design objects. Taking both…

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Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 18: A stunning wood and aluminum wireless sound column inspired by David Lewis’ iconic BeoLab 8000

Bang & Olufsen BeoLab 18


A celebrated innovator in material design and a pioneer in the school of thought that designers should work side-by-side with engineers, over the last 88 years Bang & Olufsen has released some of the most iconic…

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Interview: Igor Gligorov of Soulines Turntables: This Serbian designer’s turntables blend music, science and design

Interview: Igor Gligorov of Soulines Turntables


by Emily Millett Describing himself as an “old school perfectionist” with a “mind full of music,” Igor Gligorov is all about the art of good vibrations—vibration control to be precise. And, since that is the basis of efficient and advanced turntable design, it’s…

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Nano HiFi: Ultra high fidelity audio in a sleek portable system

Nano HiFi


Getting the highest quality audio at home used to mean having stacks of receivers, speakers the size of bookshelves and endless wires cluttering up your space. While some of the latest large-scale home audio packages are nothing short of remarkable, the general…

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Bang & Olufsen’s Beolab 14: A beautifully designed HiFi audio kit that integrates into a multi-brand home entertainment setup

Bang & Olufsen's Beolab 14


by Jorge Abellas Bang & Olufsen (B&O) has always produced exquisitely designed sound-systems not intended for use in a multi-brand entertainment setup. A few months back, the brand made a very deliberate effort to expand their…

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The Blazar by Beacon Audio: Wireless audio done right with clean lines, rich sound and all the necessary features

The Blazar by Beacon Audio


There’s no shortage of wireless speakers on the market today. With a range of features available; from the water-resistant and beach-ready to the amazingly compact, we’ve been sifting through all of the latest technologies. While the aforementioned aspects are tempting, we’re sticklers for…

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Z2 by Bowers & Wilkins: High-end AirPlay audio in an understated package

Z2 by Bowers & Wilkins

While Sonos remains a market-defining force in wireless music streaming, Bowers & Wilkins makes a strong case for Apple AirPlay with a seductive, newly expanded lineup. Today, the company introduced an update to the popular Zeppelin Air—the torpedo-shaped beauty that’s been upgraded with a flexible Lightning dock for iPhone…

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Sonos Playbar: The wireless audio maker jumps from home audio to home theatre with a single HiFi TV speaker

Sonos Playbar

With a sleek, seamless move wireless audio system maker Sonos takes another firm step towards total home audio domination with yesterday’s introduction of the Playbar, a wireless HiFi speaker for your TV. Streamlined to sit well within the Sonos family, the company’s first speaker geared specifically to sync with…

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