the phonofone II designed by tristan zimmermann
through passive amplification alone, this unique piece instantly transforms any personal music player w/ earbuds into a sculptural audio console.
without the use of external power or batteries, the phonofone inventively exploits the virtues of horn acoustics to boost the audio output of standard earphones to up to 55 decibels (or roughly the maximum volume of laptop speakers)
upon connecting active earphones to the phonofone their trebly buzzing is instantly and profoundly transformed into a warm, rich and resonant sound.
the phonofone is constructed entirely from ceramic. not only environmentally low impact, ceramics are inherently rigid and resonant, lending themselves well to this application.
black is limited to 200 pieces.
material: ceramic
dimensions: 11" x 9.5" x 20"
available april 2008
Delivery Time:
1-3 weeks for Quick Ship (No Overnight)
