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Joon&Jung’s Natural Speaker Made out of Porcelain and Wood

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These speakers were created by the design duo Joon&Jung, based in Eindhoven, Netherlands, and they’ve come up with something that completely handcrafted and beautiful. The initial purpose was to design speakers that were handmade, yet still dish out optimal sound.…

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June 6th, 2011 by: Range

Phrenology Head: What’S Really Going on Inside That Brain of Yours

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Do you miss the scientific quackery of the early 18th century? Then have I’ got a deal for you. This phrenology head is the perfect way to figure out what’s wrong with your brain – as long as you don’t care if it’s wrong 100% of the time.

Perfect for…

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March 8th, 2010 by: Technabob

Sound Pot Porcelain Speakers: Handle With Care

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I always thought that making speakers out of something as fragile as porcelain would be a bad idea. But these bulbous clay speakers look intriguing enough that I might be willing to risk breaking ‘em.

Korean design firm Studio Lim created these unique speakers called Sound Pots. The speakers feature…

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December 7th, 2009 by: Technabob

Flashlight Pendant Lamps Prove That Porcelain Can Make Anything Look Sophisticated

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Even if you were asked to name a hundred beautiful objects, would you include flashlights in your list? Of course not. But what if the flashlights were made of porcelain?…

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November 8th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Ceramic Speakers: Don’t Play Anything Too Heavy

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This beautiful pair of ceramic speakers, designed by Joey Roth, “are designed to leave the sound untouched, warm, dry, and detailed.” The handcrafted 4″ speakers are made of porcelain and cork, which the product’s page calls “acoustically dead.” I think that’s a good thing.

I’m seriously  wondering if the speakers…

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September 14th, 2009 by: Lambert Varias

Space Invaders Moving in on Your Tea, Too

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Those pesky Space Invaders get into everything. They are unstoppable. Nothing is safe… not even your tea, and the World Tea Off — something I didn’t even know existed. But the invaders knew. Oh yes.

Well, friends, there is… a World Tea Off, and the judges must be very

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August 16th, 2009 by: Alisha K.

Speakers Made From China – Made in Japan

Porcelain Speakers from Noburu Kawamura

These compact speakers feature enclosures made entirely from an unlikely material, porcelain.

According to Japanese designer, Noboru Kawamura, the china construction is said to provide a warm, tender sound that traditional wood or plastic enclosures can’t achieve.
Each speaker measures about 5″ (w) x 5″ (d) x 6″ (h), so…

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July 15th, 2007 by: Technabob

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