what are your industrial design favorites?

[mkarikom]

This is not related to audio science at all, really. More like my ad-laden side bar randomly showed me this thing that simultaneously blew me away by its uselessness (it's a 5lb DAP) and beauty.

https://imgur.com/sZYaJXD

 

[a2lowvw]

Had to look it up. I'm not going to buy an 8K ipod no matter how cool it is.

 

[Frank Dernie]

The styling and manufacturing quality of any kit I buy is pretty important to me.
My favourite styling is the Resolution audio Cantata music centre. A bit ott inside, machined from solid with multiple transformers but I love the scalloped machining on top and the display showing through rows of holes.

 

[Ken1951]

The styling and manufacturing quality of any kit I buy is pretty important to me.
My favourite styling is the Resolution audio Cantata music centre. A bit ott inside, machined from solid with multiple transformers but I love the scalloped machining on top and the display showing through rows of holes.
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The top treatment reminds me of engine-turned metal on an old Bugatti. Really nice work.

 

[Pluto]

I think you have to go some to beat this…

I love the way they sort-of suggest that it will work without all those ugly bits of wire…

 

[q3cpma]

There's something about the 1237 and 1238 that's really magnetic to me.

Grim and monolithic enough to be found in a Lovecraft story. Basically, I'm a sucker for anything that instantly gives me the "serious business and serious business accessories" vibe; real utilitarian design, as opposed to the intellectual facsimile that is modern minimalism.

 

[JeffS7444]

Muji CPD-4

Their CD artwork ain't bad either:

 

[renaudrenaud]

Dieter Rams.

 

[JeffS7444]

And while there's nothing particularly state of the art about this little tube amp by Elekit, I like the almost complete elimination of wiring, and the way the PCB forms part of the housing:

https://elekit.co.jp/product/TU-8100

 

[JeffS7444]

Braun SK2 circa 1955, Hans Gugelot:

 

[StefaanE]

This Braun PS 2 record player by Dieter Rams from 1963:

 

[Vini darko]

I've got a soft spot for musical fidelity stuff. Especially the kw series and the a3 series.

 

[JeffS7444]

 

[syzygetic]

It’s not my favorite industrial design ever, and they actually look much better in person, but the DSP series from Meridian are beautiful. I’ve got a pair in my living room, and they improve the decor for sure, especially with my mid century theme. (Picture not my living room, just from Meridian site!)

 

[Wombat]

Technics SL10 turntable:

 

[Wombat]

 

[Robin L]

AR XA, everything you need, nothing you don't:

 

[mkarikom]

I think you have to go some to beat this…

I love the way they sort-of suggest that it will work without all those ugly bits of wire…

really cool contrast in shapes !

 

[RayDunzl]

It's not audio, but remains unsurpassed (as far as anyone knows)

 

[restorer-john]

but I love the scalloped machining on top and the display showing through rows of holes.

That display was absolute genius.