PHILHARMONIA SPEAKERS
French architect Jean Nouvel, in collaboration with AMADEUS, has created a set of sleak and luxurious, contemporary speakers. They were initially designed for the mixing studios of Philharmonia of Paris and Home Hi – Fi systems (thus the name Philharmonia Speakers), but were introduced in Munich and Frankfurt in an exhibition. The speakers comprise of a monitoring system while also adopting the latest advancement in technology.
The speakers create an unique environment when turned on, which helps in initaiting a new way of rediscovering musical masterpieces which created a sensorial experience and provide a trully artistic background. The enhancement of sound quality, while keeping the notes transparent and accurate, relates to the understanding that the new innovation in speakers has become a timeless beauty, as well as keeping the know-how and creativity in check.
The speakers comprise of a unique 28 mm soft round tweeter, with low distortion and rapid growth. The product is sculptured from a block of birch and a handmade 8-inch woofer. The construction technique of the speaker that was used for the Philharmonia creates a dramatic cut and crossed structure which has transverse reinforcement. The speaker’s aerodynamics improves the aesthetic aspect while also forming a low-velocity hybrid laminar port, which leads to a more complex advancement in technology. The speakers are set to be released in the 4th quarter of 2015 while some improvements are being catered to for the home Hi-Fi system, to keep the performance updated and remove any issues completely.
By: Muhammad Umair Siddiqui
Muhammad Umair Siddiqui is an architect and former Arch2O assistant editor with expertise in urban design and architectural project management. Based in Pakistan, he brings strong skills in AutoCAD, 3ds Max, and Adobe Suite, combining technical proficiency with a deep understanding of design and planning principles.