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Design Which

Design Which featuring great design, architecture, fashion, graphics and innovation from across the globe.

 

Golden Bug

In the new millennium, where digital devices are striving to be minimal and inconspicuous, the Golden bug stands out against the inorganic trend. The speakers, embedded in birch plywood and reminiscent of the headlights and grill of a mid 20th century car, sit atop a thin neck that stems from its sleek, circular walnut base. As its facelike head turns on its screw-on neck, the Golden bug invites its audience to connect and reminisce in the glory of an acoustic memory. The Golden bug brings back a partnership between user and device and thus becomes the rediscovery of analogue emotions.

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AQ Passion line

The speakers AQ Passion line are the product of the high-end speaker set and it is a result of own research. The unique property of this speakers is a system of active chambers called Ball Chamber Dumping System, which was developed by AQ company. The important aspects of this system are the wood fibre chambers which are filled with steel elements so they are resonance proof. This system creates, altogether with use of electromagnetic converters and RLC components, a sound for the most demanding listeners.

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iFi Retro System

The Retro Stereo System is an audiophile standard, all in one stereo system for everyone. The exterior has a modern, yet classic stereo look. The interior encompasses an all valve amplifier, new audio, power and connectivity circuit designs. The Retro Stereo System supports high resolution audio formats up to PCM768kHz and DSD512. Its wide versatility spans wireless Bluetooth, aptX, USB, digital and analogue inputs to vinyl records. There are also headphone connections. It is an environmentally friendly design, with a bamboo chassis alongside a high efficiency power supply design.

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Transparent Turntable

The Transparent Turntable is meticulously crafted out of aluminium and tempered glass. It is a belt driven system with a built in phono stage, and a pre-mounted cartridge from Danish Ortofon. Just like all Transparent products it has a completely modular design. With the future in mind, it is made for flexibility, upgradability and repairability. Compatible with both Transparent speakers and other brands, it offers connectivity options like low-latency Bluetooth transmission.

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109 Pro

109 Pro is the first dynamic open-back headphone from Meze Audio, meant to represent an artistic take on high-end functionality. The chassis combines premium materials such as black walnut wood, manganese steel, zinc and velour in a comfortable, lightweight, yet highly durable design. Crafted with utmost care for sustainability, each part of this headphone can be taken apart and serviced endlessly if ever needed, which can extend the life of the product beyond limit. The 109 Pro is assembled by hand in Baia Mare, Romania.

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One618 Omnee

An indoor and outdoor omnidirectional concrete wireless speaker with a built-in amplifier and powerful batteries. It streams music from any source anywhere and emits sound 360 degrees, creating an ultra-wide listening area. Concrete enhances the sound quality and provides a unique visual and tactile appeal. The speaker harmonizes form and function, inspired by the golden ratio and the Fibonacci sequence. It stands out for its design, versatility, quality, and natural and clear sound reproduction. It can be paired with more speakers to create a continuous immersive audio image.

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Design interview of the day

Read the latest interviews and conversations on design, creativity and innovation between design journalist and world-famous designers, artists and architects. See latest design projects and award-winning designs by famous designers, artists, architects and innovators. Discover new insights on creativity, innovation, arts, design and architecture. Learn about design processes of great designers.

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