{"id":33978,"date":"2024-12-02T15:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-12-02T06:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/designcompass.org\/?p=33978"},"modified":"2024-12-02T08:30:34","modified_gmt":"2024-12-01T23:30:34","slug":"brutalist-speaker","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/designcompass.org\/en\/2024\/12\/02\/brutalist-speaker\/","title":{"rendered":"Brutalist Speakers: Extremely Refined Form"},"content":{"rendered":"

Swedish audio brand Transparent has unveiled its latest work, the 'Brutalist Speaker'. This product is a work of art that pays homage to the Brutalist architectural style that originated in England in the 1950s. The exterior of the Brutalist Speaker is made of 70% post-consumer recycled aluminum. It has a strong presence with a height of 60cm and a weight of 12kg, and Transparent, famous for its transparent materials, has tried a new visual approach this time by excluding transparency.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe project is about bringing legendary architecture into people\u2019s homes and bringing the worlds of architecture and design closer together,\u201d says Per Brickstad, Transparent\u2019s creative director.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The two 3-inch tweeters are positioned at a 90-degree angle to maximize the dispersion of high-frequency sound, and the bass reflex design provides powerful lows while maintaining sound clarity. When placed in a corner, the sound reflects off the walls to create an immersive soundstage. The 18-liter sound space delivers deep sound even in a wide space.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The built-in wireless module WiiM Mini works with streaming platforms such as Spotify, Tidal, and Amazon Music, and also supports Apple AirPlay 2 and Amazon Alexa. Connectivity options include dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz, 5GHz), Bluetooth 5.2, and supports high-resolution audio up to 192kHz, 24-bit.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transparent was founded in Stockholm in 2012 and has always emphasized sustainability, modularity and design innovation. The Brutalist speaker is a perfect example of this philosophy, combining aesthetic sophistication with technical simplicity. The speaker is available in two finishes, black and metal, and is priced at $4,000.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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