For the Ikea set that likes its Ektorp couch and the Billy bookcase, these concept speakers would be a great choice. Two Polish designers, Witek Stefaniak and Anielka Zdanowicz, conjured up speakers that can double up as a bookshelf as part of a competition organized by Designboom.
Traditional speakers have to be put away in the corner of a room or hidden in the wall. Instead they could be granted additional functionality to make them a proud part of the living room or study, say the designers. The speakers are handy to stack up a few DVDs or books. No word though on how their shape will affect sound quality.
The idea though in concept stage is not entirely new. Pottery Barn has had a speaker bookshelf, says Technabob, though its nowhere as cute as this design.
[via Forever Geek]
Photo: Design Boom
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