Comments on: Made by Makers Concept Speaker Designs [TFTS Exclusive: Cutting Edge Design From The Designer’s Perspective] http://nexus404.com/Blog/2008/11/17/made-by-makers-concept-speaker-designs-tfts-exclusive-cutting-edge-design-from-the-designers-perspective/ TFTS - the very latest in technology news, new gadgets and gizmos. From HDTVs to netbooks, cell phones, DSLR cameras, PMPs, DAPs. Thu, 24 May 2012 04:21:31 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: Gavin http://nexus404.com/Blog/2008/11/17/made-by-makers-concept-speaker-designs-tfts-exclusive-cutting-edge-design-from-the-designers-perspective/#comment-39431 Gavin Sat, 12 Sep 2009 18:21:20 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=7938#comment-39431 Great list. Thanks for the sharing! +1 Great list. Thanks for the sharing!
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]]> By: Enrique http://nexus404.com/Blog/2008/11/17/made-by-makers-concept-speaker-designs-tfts-exclusive-cutting-edge-design-from-the-designers-perspective/#comment-31954 Enrique Sat, 22 Nov 2008 11:19:22 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=7938#comment-31954 Great list. From a designer viewpoint, these concepts are amazing and a visual delight. I saw this one at Yanko Design and I believe that the ludic concept behind these speakers is pure gold. Check them: http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/09/04/like-peas-in-a-pod/ Enrique Great list. From a designer viewpoint, these concepts are amazing and a visual delight.
I saw this one at Yanko Design and I believe that the ludic concept behind these speakers is pure gold. Check them:

http://www.yankodesign.com/2008/09/04/like-peas-in-a-pod/

Enrique

]]> By: Pretty Cool Looking Concept Speaker Designs | Mick Landers http://nexus404.com/Blog/2008/11/17/made-by-makers-concept-speaker-designs-tfts-exclusive-cutting-edge-design-from-the-designers-perspective/#comment-31928 Pretty Cool Looking Concept Speaker Designs | Mick Landers Wed, 19 Nov 2008 16:11:00 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=7938#comment-31928 [...] it’s possible, Made by Makers believe that sharing stuff from our processes will allow us to build new knowledge and help us reflect on the ideas we have [...] [...] it’s possible, Made by Makers believe that sharing stuff from our processes will allow us to build new knowledge and help us reflect on the ideas we have [...]

]]> By: iPod Touch Nano Concept by Isamu Sanada [The Future of Apple’s Nano, Possibly?] » TFTS - Technology, Gadgets & Curiosities http://nexus404.com/Blog/2008/11/17/made-by-makers-concept-speaker-designs-tfts-exclusive-cutting-edge-design-from-the-designers-perspective/#comment-31926 iPod Touch Nano Concept by Isamu Sanada [The Future of Apple’s Nano, Possibly?] » TFTS - Technology, Gadgets & Curiosities Wed, 19 Nov 2008 15:20:28 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=7938#comment-31926 [...] on from our somewhat large posting concerning Danish design agency Made by Makers (which is proving to be especially popular with you), we thought we’d offer a brief heads up [...] [...] on from our somewhat large posting concerning Danish design agency Made by Makers (which is proving to be especially popular with you), we thought we’d offer a brief heads up [...]

]]> By: dan http://nexus404.com/Blog/2008/11/17/made-by-makers-concept-speaker-designs-tfts-exclusive-cutting-edge-design-from-the-designers-perspective/#comment-31922 dan Wed, 19 Nov 2008 11:03:38 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=7938#comment-31922 Great article. thanks for the sharing! Great article. thanks for the sharing!

]]> By: CJ Guest http://nexus404.com/Blog/2008/11/17/made-by-makers-concept-speaker-designs-tfts-exclusive-cutting-edge-design-from-the-designers-perspective/#comment-31904 CJ Guest Tue, 18 Nov 2008 21:26:32 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=7938#comment-31904 These are sexy, cutting-edge speakers designs, no doubt. But do they sound as good as they look? In my experience, there is usually an inverse correlation between cutting-edge aesthetics and sonic fidelity. Many speakers that fit within the "lifestyle" category, tend to be expensive due to the design, and not because it offers superior sound, which should be the main objective. After looking over the various concepts, it seems that the "body speaker concept" will offer the most balance between form and function. I'm curious to give it a listen. Great post! These are sexy, cutting-edge speakers designs, no doubt. But do they sound as good as they look? In my experience, there is usually an inverse correlation between cutting-edge aesthetics and sonic fidelity. Many speakers that fit within the “lifestyle” category, tend to be expensive due to the design, and not because it offers superior sound, which should be the main objective.

After looking over the various concepts, it seems that the “body speaker concept” will offer the most balance between form and function. I’m curious to give it a listen. Great post!

]]> By: Mikkel Schmidt http://nexus404.com/Blog/2008/11/17/made-by-makers-concept-speaker-designs-tfts-exclusive-cutting-edge-design-from-the-designers-perspective/#comment-31903 Mikkel Schmidt Tue, 18 Nov 2008 18:46:11 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=7938#comment-31903 Hi Steven. I think you're right to some extent. However, a lot of people happily buy speakers with average and below average sound quality (and what is probably considered lousy sound quality compared to e.g. B&W Nautilus and other extremely expensive speakers). A lot of different factors come into play when people buy products (did you buy Nautilus speakers... why not?). Not just price and sound quality. Many people have primary and secondary sound solutions in their homes. E.g. portable speakers for laptops, desktop speakers for the office (for instance the Harman Kardon's soundsticks which are also more eye candy than perfect sound), build in speakers in the television and a small radio in the kitchen. Manufacturers know this - and they have to meet demands from other people than solely the audiophiles. Us who want the gadget value. Also only few people swap the headphones that comes with their ipod to some carefully selected top-notch headphones with better sound. Why? Because regarding most objects (non-pro speakers included) there are a lot of situations where people want 'that something else' which is what these speaker design concepts are trying to explore. Admittedly, some more interesting than others and some with better sound quality potential than others. Hi Steven. I think you’re right to some extent. However, a lot of people happily buy speakers with average and below average sound quality (and what is probably considered lousy sound quality compared to e.g. B&W Nautilus and other extremely expensive speakers). A lot of different factors come into play when people buy products (did you buy Nautilus speakers… why not?). Not just price and sound quality. Many people have primary and secondary sound solutions in their homes. E.g. portable speakers for laptops, desktop speakers for the office (for instance the Harman Kardon’s soundsticks which are also more eye candy than perfect sound), build in speakers in the television and a small radio in the kitchen.
Manufacturers know this – and they have to meet demands from other people than solely the audiophiles. Us who want the gadget value. Also only few people swap the headphones that comes with their ipod to some carefully selected top-notch headphones with better sound. Why? Because regarding most objects (non-pro speakers included) there are a lot of situations where people want ‘that something else’ which is what these speaker design concepts are trying to explore. Admittedly, some more interesting than others and some with better sound quality potential than others.

]]> By: Steven http://nexus404.com/Blog/2008/11/17/made-by-makers-concept-speaker-designs-tfts-exclusive-cutting-edge-design-from-the-designers-perspective/#comment-31901 Steven Tue, 18 Nov 2008 16:17:35 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=7938#comment-31901 I think speaker innovation comes from engineering and focus on sound quality. Concept is good but if all the speakers end up sounding terrible it is not worth the time invested. There are some incredible designs that fit innovation and style while maintaining sound fidelity. Here's an example: http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=1729&sc=hf True focus on sound quality first then style. I think the designs shown are neat, but they don't follow proper focus on sound fidelity, and in the end isn't it the most important factor? I think speaker innovation comes from engineering and focus on sound quality. Concept is good but if all the speakers end up sounding terrible it is not worth the time invested. There are some incredible designs that fit innovation and style while maintaining sound fidelity. Here’s an example:
http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/display.aspx?infid=1729&sc=hf
True focus on sound quality first then style. I think the designs shown are neat, but they don’t follow proper focus on sound fidelity, and in the end isn’t it the most important factor?

]]> By: Concept Speaker Designs by MadeByMakers | reallygoodmagazine.com http://nexus404.com/Blog/2008/11/17/made-by-makers-concept-speaker-designs-tfts-exclusive-cutting-edge-design-from-the-designers-perspective/#comment-31869 Concept Speaker Designs by MadeByMakers | reallygoodmagazine.com Mon, 17 Nov 2008 21:56:22 +0000 http://nexus404.com/Blog/?p=7938#comment-31869 [...] SEE ALL 6 CONCEPT SPEAKER DESIGNS HERE. [...] [...] SEE ALL 6 CONCEPT SPEAKER DESIGNS HERE. [...]

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