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IKEA bamboo stands become a resonance speaker

Summary

David Kan combines SIGFINN and VIVALLA stands into a sculptural stereo speaker whose thin bamboo surfaces deliberately resonate. The project is called Cremona Duetto. Three IKEA stands are used.

Ideas

  • Curved bamboo surfaces act much like the soundboard of an instrument.
  • The drivers share a one-piece stereo enclosure.
  • Resonance replaces the usual acoustically dead speaker enclosure.

Insights

  • Controlled material resonance can become part of sound design.
  • Forms borrowed from other purposes open up new acoustic experiments.

Recommendations

  • Measure the frequency response and enclosure resonances in the room.
  • Secure the drivers mechanically against loosening due to vibration.

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