transparent’s speaker pays homage to 1950s brutalist architecture

brutalist speaker by transparent is made of recycled aluminum

Transparent releases the Brutalist Speaker, a sound device that draws design inspiration from and pays homage to 1950s brutalist architecture. The Stockholm-based brand has finally come around after developing the speaker for around three years. It is crafted from 70 percent recycled aluminum, and the brand designs it for, but is not limited to, corner placement or use. Aside from its brutalist design, the Transparent speaker features dual three-inch tweeters and bass reflex construction so that the sounds coming out have rich and crisp bass.

The Brutalist Speaker comes with Wi-Fi integration and can easily connect to AirPlay2, Spotify Connect, Tidal Connect, and more. Its look is minimal, with two protruding speakers on the upper part, the control buttons just below them, and a third speaker just a corner away. These design elements hark back to the Brutalist architectural style of the 1950s while modernizing it by using an aluminum speaker as their canvas.

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Elevated speakers to hear detailed high-frequency sounds

Transparent’s Brutalist Speaker doubles as a statement piece. It fits the style of a modern home, and because the Stockholm-based audio brand opts for recycled aluminum, it is sourced from post-consumer use. Looking at the speaker’s design, it rightfully resembles a geometric tower holding a large acoustic volume. Transparent adds that the bass reflex design is carefully engineered to produce massive sound. The reason the two three-inch tweeters are positioned at a 90-degree angle from their elevated vantage points is to allow listeners to hear what the Brutalist Speaker is playing, given its detailed high-frequency sound.

This positioning also helps create a richer soundscape, especially when the owner places it in the corner, as it relies on the acoustic reflections from the walls to bounce and reverberate its sound. The pre-mounted Wiim Mini module lets the owners access Wi-Fi streaming through music apps, and it’s easy for the Brutalist Speaker to join a stereo or multi-room wireless speaker system. Transparent releases their recent model on their site and at select retailers, including SSENSE, Mr. Porter, Luisa Via Roma, and Isetan.

Transparent releases the Brutalist Speaker dedicated to the 1950s architecture