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philippe starck zikmu parrot speakers: sleek. tall. modern. wireless. ridiculously expensive.

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Designer Philippe Starck is known for creating goods with style, panache and a clean modern sensibility. Now the iconic designer has put his stamp on a home sound system designed specifically for iPod, iPhone and other digital audio sources .

Created in collaboration with audio manufacturer Parrot, the oddly-named Zikmu (bless you!) speaker system features…

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May 2nd, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio design home entertainment media players technology

headphonies: little speaker dudes in your pocket

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These pint-sized characters might look similar to other artist-designed vinyl toys, but take another look and you’ll notice that they don’t just look cool hanging out on your desktop, they’re actually functional.

Eran Weinberg’s Headphonies combine the appeal of funky designer vinyl toys with the utility of a portable speaker. Just plug your iPod or…

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January 1st, 2009 comments (2) stumble it! digg it! author: technabob

filed under: audio geek art + craft just plain fun