Audiophile speakers

While most architects and designers were busy developing the future of everyday things, a few made the foray into hi-fi and had stunning results. Aiming to add simplicity to our lives by shunning maximalism, mid-century designers experimented with the concept of “form follows function” in almost every aspect of the design of daily life. It’s no surprise that many venerated mid-century architects and designers got in on reimagining what at-home listening could look like. Notable names like…

7.1 Home Theater Sound, 8-channel 310W Sound Bar, with 6.5" Wireless Subwoofer, 2 Rear Surround Speakers, for Home Theater Sound : Amazon.co.uk: Electronics & Photo

Treehaus Audiolab Field Coil Speakers, Tube Amplifiers, and Preamplifiers

Ted Jordan's VTL transmission line has a fascinating history and a new life as the enclosure of choice for the Eikona 2 full-range driver.

Rugged metal-and-rubber support feet on the bottom of L800 towers can be individually adjusted to level the speaker on uneven floor surfaces. Metal spikes are located inside the feet and can be swapped out for carpet installations by pulling off the feet. For my setup, the front surface of the towers was angled slightly downward at the listening position to bring the tweeters more in-line with my ears.

Alfred Vassilkov’s latest sonic creation looks more like a sculpture than a speaker, which is why you can’t help but do a double take. But beyond its stunning looks are several unexpected—and highly practical—surprises. We asked Estelon partner Alissa Vassilkov, who also happens to be Alfred’s daughter, to tell us the story behind this unique, $239,000/pair speaker. S&V: Tell us about Estelon—its origins and philosophy.