nacsound modern speakers belong in a gallery

June 8th, 2008 post a comment (1) stumble it! by: technabob

I have a tendency to prefer my sound systems to be heard, not seen. After all, isn’t it all about the audio? But I recently came across a speaker line that even the most ardent of design snobs would be proud to put in their living rooms.

nac_sound omnit metal speaker

Italy’s Nacsound has created a line of speakers which look like something you’d find in a contemporary art museum (or at least a high-end furniture store). From the tabletop Omni (shown above), to the ceiling-to-floor suspended Kayak (shown below), Nacsound isn’t kidding around when it comes to their daring modern aesthetic.

Nac_sound Kayak Speaker

Nacsound’s crafts the svelte speaker enclosures from materials such as clay or aluminum, then covers them with bold finishes including reflective copper, shiny platinum, blue/gold patina, matte graphite and black. The speakers themselves are made from innovative materials such as ceramics, aluminum and silk to produce room-filling omnidirectional sound.

nacsound kayak and omni speakers

Another speaker in the line is the elegant, minimal Zemi ceramic orb speaker which can be either hung from a ceiling cable or placed on a tabletop in a matching base. Luscious.

nacsound Zemi Ceramic Speaker

Of course, this kind of style never comes cheap. Nacsound speakers range from about $1,000 to $4,500 each. If your Italian isn’t particularly molto bene, North American distributor Sonance has English language product information up on their website.

[via Tendance High Tech]

June 8th, 2008 post a comment (1) stumble it! by: technabob

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1. elaine | June 8th, 2008 at 5:38 pm

they are pretty impressive and sound great too. There is a pair of Omni on display in Harvey Nichols in london.