Transparent Speaker

Large Speaker glass white / W 42 x H 33 cm - Soak glass

The transparency of high-end sound… An absolutely incredible neo-futuristic look for this transparent speaker made of tempered glass. The designers at the Swedish studio People People wanted to create a speaker that combines high-quality sound with a timeless design, capable of adapting to different interiors and lifestyles. The Transparent Speaker is not only a beautiful object but also a speaker with remarkable acoustic qualities. It offers enough external connectivity options to ensure it won’t quickly become obsolete.

The Transparent Speaker consists of a sealed glass crate housing three drivers that appear to be suspended in mid-air: two 76-mm-diameter full-range drivers and one 165-mm-diameter bass driver. The speaker’s sealed enclosure ensures precise and fast bass response, as well as excellent linearity in the frequency response. The three drivers are powered by an 80-watt amplifier unit and feature DSP audio processing. The front-panel control board includes the volume control as well as knobs for adjusting bass and treble.

The Transparent Speaker features two analog mini-jack audio inputs (one on the back and one on the front) to which a portable audio player, smartphone, or laptop can be connected. The USB port can power a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi audio receiver to wirelessly stream music from a compatible device (smartphone, tablet, computer).

This speaker has two analog mini-jack audio inputs (one on the back and one on the front) to which a portable audio player, smartphone, or laptop can be connected. The USB port can power a Bluetooth or Wi-Fi audio receiver to stream music wirelessly from a compatible device (smartphone, tablet, computer).

But the best way to take full advantage of the Transparent Speaker’s audio quality wirelessly is to pair it with an Apple AirPort Express (not included), as there is a dedicated slot on the back of the speaker. It can then be used with the Apple AirPlay protocol to stream music wirelessly and without compression, whether from a computer running iTunes, an iPod Touch, an iPhone, or an iPad—all of which natively support this technology—or from an Android smartphone or tablet using an AirPlay-compatible app such as doubleTwist Player.

Initially kept under wraps, the Transparent Speaker project was presented on a crowdfunding site to raise funds for a potential production run. It was a resounding success. The design team, supported by audio engineers, was then able to get to work…

In detail:

• Variation : White / Transparent

• Brand : Transparent Speaker

• Designer : Studio People People

• Type : Speaker

• Colour : Transparent - White

• Material : Aluminium - Soak glass

• Dimensions : W 42 cm x H 33 cm x D 10.6 cm
• Weight : 24.2 lb
• Characteristics : Sealed-box design - Class D amplifier - 2 x full-range drivers, 3'' (7.6 cm) diameter + 1 x woofer, 6.5'' (16.5 cm) diameter - Power: 80–100 W (high-efficiency amplifier circuits) - Frequency response: 35 Hz–20 kHz (+/- 5 dB on-axis) - High-quality DSP processing - Bass and treble adjustment via front-panel knobs - Dedicated slot for Apple AirPort Express or Chromecast (not included) - 2 x AUX inputs (1 on the front and 1 on the back) - 3.5 mm mini-jack audio cable included - 1 x powered USB port (5V) on the back