
The AirCurve is a cleverly-designed acoustic amplifier that turns your iPhone into a no-power-drain alarm clock on your nightstand, or a mini sound system that never needs batteries or adapters. AirCurve looks like a simple, elegantly minimal stand for your iPhone. But inside is a coiled waveguide "horn' that collects the sound from the built-in speaker of your iPhone, amplifies it (by about 10......read more
Q Speakers limited edition L series hits all the right notes for style, sound quality and sustainability. Made with FSC certified hardwoods, the all-in-one soundsystems deliver clear, 360 degree sound using 30% less energy than conventional speakers. The units are virtually plastic-free and come shipped in formaldehyde-free MDF boxes. As they say at Q Speakers, "Just because a product can be......read more
What to do with masses of old newspapers, phone books, and pizza boxes? Make speakers, of course! OrigAudio's Fold and Play speakers are constructed from recycled paper -- adorned with a playful illustration by Mr. Lou -- and collapse into a travel-friendly flat case. The speakers are compatible with any device with a headphone jack and, curiously, require no external power source. How that's......read more
Recycled paper is quickly becoming a favored material for portable, lightweight speaker solutions. First we had Eco-Amp, now we have Pulpop, an O-shaped speaker system made from post-consumer pulp. The device was created by Taiwanese designers Balance Wu and Chin Yang, who surprised themselves with Pulpop's "unexpectedly potent" sound quality. The recycled paper pulp system works......read more
For people who travel a lot, Jawbone's petite Jambox is the audio unit for you. Measuring a meager 10"L x 3.1"W x 3.6"H, the super-portable wireless hi-fi setup delivers a sound that defies its diminutive size. This jerry can yellow joint is a limited run edition that benefits the worthy cause of bringing clean and safe drinking water to people in developing nations. With $50 of each......read more
Great sound comes in small packages. Crafted from recycled scrap wood and finished with speaker cones made from hemp and bamboo, Glow Audio’s Voice One Speakers may be the nicest desktop audio option money can buy....read more