A unique speaker system has been created using 3D
printing technology and sand. The marine inspired Ionic Sound System has been
created by Deeptime based in the Czech Republic. The 3D printed sand outer
skins applied to the speakers provide “excellent damping qualities” say their
creators.
The subwoofer from the Ionic Sound System aptly
named Thunderstone and its shape and design has been inspired by the urchins of
the Black Sea. On the top are mounted to aluminium volume controls with the
outer ring controling the bass, while the inner ring dials volume up or down.
Equipped with three bass ports, each with an LED inside that gets brighter and the
volume is increased, and has a built-in Class-D amplifier driving a 5.75 inch
bass speaker.
The subwoofer features digital and analog audio
inputs for cabling up music source devices, and Bluetooth with aptX for
streaming playlists from a smartphone or tablet. If you are interested in
owning a set of Spirula speakers or Ionic Sound System the full system is
priced at roughly US$ 3,560 or roughly € 3,242 with Spirula speakers available from
€ 899 a pair. But be warned production is limited to just 1,618 sets.
For more details and full specifications jump over
to the official DeepTime website.
