To change, skip or pause a track, simply give the hand-held speaker a shake. On first impression this might seem a little gimmicky – just another digital language to learn, struggle with and swiftly forget – but the unique control design is surprisingly intuitive. Innovatively, the P2 has absolutely button-free, and is controlled remotely by an app. There is no prioritisation – both sound and design must deliver in unity.’ ‘We design with authentic materials and best-in-category sound. It’s an audience that isn’t quick to compromise, and Kristoffersen rebuffs the idea that a speaker’s shelf-appeal must concede to its audio quality. As design and concept manager Jakob Kristoffersen puts it, ‘our products appeal to people who are characterised by a youthful and energetic approach to life’.
The little brother of tech titan B&O, Beoplay knows its millennial marketplace inside out. If it’s smaller-form factors you’re after, the P2 is a pocket-sized powerhouse. ‘Luckily for them the quality of audio is getting better in smaller form factors.’ ‘Both groups will always exist,’ he says. Yet once we start working on a product, it’s inevitable that certain design particulars are altered to address any sound issues that may arise.’įor DePasquale, the new Model One offers the best of both worlds, attracting both ‘audiophiles’ and ‘design enthusiasts’. ‘Initially, design often takes precedence over sound. ‘Design should never be a casualty in the pursuit of high quality audio,’ he explains. Topically, Tivoli Audio’s mantra reads, ‘Classic design, quality sound’, and Paul DePasquale, vice president of Tivoli Audio’s design department takes a measured approach to the ‘acoustics before aesthetics’ argument.
Inside, we find all the contemporary mod-cons (WiFi, Bluetooth, integrated Spotify), while matching wireless ‘Art’ speakers offer additional audio heft, for those with distant neighbours. The revamped Model One Digital, Tivoli’s throwback DAB radio, sports a retro casing and has a comfortably familiar aesthetic.
Google Nest Audio, £89, Model One Digital, Tivoli Audio ‘In a time when we’re all stuck at home listening to more music than ever, we’re especially excited to introduce Nest Audio, our latest smart speaker that is made for music lovers,’ says Mark Spates, product manager at Google Nest, who describes the speaker as a ‘music machine.’ ‘Our goal was to ensure that Nest Audio stayed faithful to what the artist intended when they were in the recording studio.’ The soft structure has a smooth finish that sits neatly on the surface – turn up the volume, start and stop with the invisible buttons, or click the microphone off at the rear for much-needed privacy. Sound is not compromised though as Google boasts that this devise is 75 percent louder and has 50 percent stronger bass than the original Google Home. It is made minimally too with 70 per cent of its materials gained from a recycled source. The latest smart speaker, Google Nest Audio blends into the environment with its two muted tones, charcoal and chalk. Google’s crop of smart home products continues to gear towards a seamless future with its design-led approach.
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