Transparent Speaker by People People
The People People speaker, better known as the Transparent Speaker, is a see-through, modular Hi-Fi speaker designed in Stockholm, Sweden, that doubles as a timeless interior object. Built from aluminum and tempered glass, it lets you watch the components that bring music to life while keeping a clean, Scandinavian look.
Anything that comes from Scandinavia is bound to have a clean design, and this is no exception. The Transparent Speaker was designed and developed by People People, a Swedish industrial design agency founded in Stockholm in 2010. As Silodrome notes, the goal was a speaker that is as much a piece of furniture as a piece of technology.
What makes the People People Transparent Speaker special?
It is quite possibly the simplest looking speaker, with a see-through design that lets you watch all the internals that bring beautiful music to life. The Transparent Speaker was not designed to be just a good speaker but also a timeless interior object. Even if you do not use it for its purpose (you should), it serves as a beautiful interior decor object. It has a modular construction so every part of the speaker can be replaced, which is the heart of this see through speaker's appeal.
Why is a modular speaker design a good idea?
The modular approach means the speaker is built for disassembly, so it can be upgraded as technology evolves rather than thrown away. As Domus Nova explains, that design philosophy is meant to make the product better over time and minimize electronic waste. The larger model pairs a 6.5-inch subwoofer with two 3-inch full-range stereo drivers and a built-in amplifier with digital signal processing, delivering rich, balanced sound.
How does the Transparent Speaker sound?
The audio quality is genuinely good, with a flat frequency response that aims for a neutral sound experience: rich bass, crisp highs and a clear mid range. You can control the bass and treble on the front panel, which also houses an AUX port, and there is a second AUX port on the back. Whether you focus on the people people transparent speaker for its sound or its looks, it earns its place in any room.
Where to find statement speakers like this
If this design-led audio piece appeals to you, browse our tech collection and our home and interior collection for objects that perform as well as they look. For other sculptural Hi-Fi speakers, see the iXOOST Esavox, the iXOOST Radial 6, and the iXOOST XiLO Scuderia.
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