iMu Vibration Speaker - turns any surface into speaker

The device use a vibration-based technology that will convert it into a speaker once put on flat and hard surface like table. Nothing really new, it comes with USB port and 3.5mm audio input.
The iMu is made with a unique composite, the Terfenol-D, put in an aluminums case, and a coil wrapped around. The ternefol will be capable to transmit electric signal into mechanical energy (vibrations).





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LaCie USB Speakers

Lacie announces the release of its new Lacie USB Speaker. The Lacie speaker boasts about its stylish design and supreme sound.

Designed by Neil Poulton, the Lacie speakers feature a bus-powered universal USB connectivity, internal cable storage and plug and play compatibility.

The speaker comes with a convenient carrying case and it’s easy to use by simply plugging it into a PC or Mac. It eliminates the need to install drivers. You can connect the speakers directly to a MP3 player with an additional power adapter.

The Lacie USB Speakers will be available in September and is expected at a retail price of $59.99 (approx Rs. 2,530).

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Constant Garden Desktop Audio[Design Concept]

As far as concepts go this device, known as the Constant Garden, is certainly one of the more fascinating we’ve come across of late in serving not only as an appointments manager capable of reminding you of important meetings but also a ambient background audio device that plays ‘nice garden sounds’ (such as birdsong, we assume) designed to act as a calming influence to lower anxiety in the office as well as remind you that there’s more to life than just work. via

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Speaker designing competition entries - C4D

The team over at the C4D Cafe forum recently had a challenge to create a rendering of loudspeakers and some of the entries are just jaw dropping. All of them are impressive.

All images are from C4DCafe.com

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