The Polk Hampden Speakers Were 40 Years in the Making
Meghan Young — January 18, 2014 — Art & Design
References: polkheritage & core77
Although the Polk Hampden Speakers may not look like anything special to begin with, they were 40 years in the making. Part of the Polk Heritage Collection, it encompasses everything that the audio tech company has learned throughout their entire duration in the industry. An impressive feat to say the least, the design of the Polk Hampden Speakers was nevertheless left up to a competition, which was won by Cameron Nielsen.
According to Michael DiTullo, the Chief Design Officer at Sound United, Polk's parent company, "He captured the metaphor of a classic pair of Polk speakers purpose build for modern listening." With a wooden cabinet covered in bent teak veneer, glass-filled nylon bezels, silk dome tweeters and polypropylene woofers with rubber, the Polk Hampden Speakers is perfect for office and home desktops.
According to Michael DiTullo, the Chief Design Officer at Sound United, Polk's parent company, "He captured the metaphor of a classic pair of Polk speakers purpose build for modern listening." With a wooden cabinet covered in bent teak veneer, glass-filled nylon bezels, silk dome tweeters and polypropylene woofers with rubber, the Polk Hampden Speakers is perfect for office and home desktops.
Trend Themes
1. Wooden Sound Systems - Opportunity for innovation in creating sleek and modern sound systems using wood materials.
2. Polk Heritage Collection - Opportunity to build on the legacy and expertise of a long-standing audio tech company to create new and improved products.
3. Collaborative Design Competitions - Opportunity to engage consumers and designers in the product development process to create innovative and crowd-sourced designs.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Technology - Opportunity to develop and market high-quality wooden sound systems for both personal and professional use.
2. Furniture and Home Decor - Opportunity to integrate sound systems into furniture and create stylish and functional home audio solutions.
3. Product Design and Manufacturing - Opportunity to partner with audio tech companies to design and manufacture innovative and visually appealing speakers.
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