While
Ben Heckendorn and
Soner Ozenc have definitely mastered
their own forms of art,
Art Lebedev provides soothing, aesthetic, and eye-tingling creations second to none. While his
Optimus keyboard (and
mini three as well) were flattering enough, the
Mus2 pointer-shaped mouse was pure genius. Design freaks take heart, as
Art Lebedev Studios' has an uber-sleek Sonicum speaker system up for pre-order, and besides eliciting all sorts of geekish lust, the 2.1 computer-minded setup boasts dual 5-watt
NXT speakers, a 15-watt subwoofer, and a few design cues that set it apart from the rest. The satellites bear a striking resemblance to a speaker cone silhouette, the subwoofer's bass knob is cleverly marked with a textual smiley, and each simplistic piece is branded with Art's own barcode logo. For just €106.17 ($126.60), you can claim your Sonicum rig now, but unfortunately you'll be waiting until next April to hear (and see) Lebedev's latest masterpiece in person.
posted November 10th 2006 3:28PM
it's called design. some people just don't get it. it's ok if you don't, but don't think the ones who do are nuts.
Artsy? How about weird. The sub is a typical box and the angled sats are different from Bose how? Other than the speaker icon squared inspiration.
Why use NXT flat panels in a clunky box?
Don't get me wrong, I have Wharfedale Loudpanels at home because NXT and WAF go hand-in-hand, but it is pointless for that design.
That's why they called them "artsy". Art doesn't need to have a reason. Some people will pay a premium just because.
In my opinion, the design is functional and flexible enough for most living rooms or office settings.
What puzzles me is why so much fuss ensues every time a new craptastic CAD-generated picture is released by AL vapor-rich "studios". Did Art give someone at Engadget HQ a particularly stellar blowjob??
Am I the only one childish enough to notice the poor choice of name?
Can I hook them up to a Wii and call it... OK, I'll stop.