The Kickstarter Sabine Speakers Bring High Quality Sound to the iPad
Andrew Sztein — March 11, 2013 — Art & Design
References: kickstarter & mashable
The iPad is one popular device, but if there's one thing that users can generally agree upon, it's that the tablet sound leaves little to be desired.
The Sabine speakers are a Kickstarter project that promise to "compliment iPad in design, quality of materials, and craftsmanship." In other words, it overcomes the design limitations of general tablet sound in a package that meets the sleek Apple aesthetic.
Since the iPad's speakers point away from the user towards the back of the tablet, the tablet sound can come off as muffled. The Sabine speakers get around that by having a clip-on, rounded design that puts a higher quality speaker facing the front of the tablet. Sabine clips onto the tablet using a unique adhesive material that allows for repeated removal and attachment. The makers also claim that the aluminum casing of the speakers conducts sound better than plastic casing that is normally found on the iPad. Seems like an improvement on existing tablet sound to me.
The Sabine speakers are a Kickstarter project that promise to "compliment iPad in design, quality of materials, and craftsmanship." In other words, it overcomes the design limitations of general tablet sound in a package that meets the sleek Apple aesthetic.
Since the iPad's speakers point away from the user towards the back of the tablet, the tablet sound can come off as muffled. The Sabine speakers get around that by having a clip-on, rounded design that puts a higher quality speaker facing the front of the tablet. Sabine clips onto the tablet using a unique adhesive material that allows for repeated removal and attachment. The makers also claim that the aluminum casing of the speakers conducts sound better than plastic casing that is normally found on the iPad. Seems like an improvement on existing tablet sound to me.
Trend Themes
1. Enhanced Tablet Sound - The Sabine speakers address the limitations of tablet sound by providing a clip-on design with higher quality speakers.
2. Design-driven Audio Accessories - The Sabine speakers aim to complement the sleek Apple aesthetic, creating a market for audio accessories that blend seamlessly with tablet design.
3. Removable Audio Enhancements - The unique adhesive material used in the Sabine speakers opens up opportunities for removable and attachable audio enhancements for tablets.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the demand for enhanced sound solutions, creating innovative audio products for tablets.
2. Audio Accessories - The audio accessories industry can take advantage of the growing market for design-focused and high-quality speakers compatible with tablets.
3. Adhesive Technologies - Adhesive technology companies can explore partnerships with tablet and audio accessory manufacturers to develop removable audio enhancements for consumer devices.
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