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22 Designed for life
From retro radios to heritage loudspeakers, high design has become a prerequisite for Hi-Fi. Steve May talks to the brands straddling the worlds of audio and interior design.
device is now a key influencer in the purchasing decision and can play a huge role in impacting the listening experience too,” Senior Designer, Tristian Thornhill tells ERT. “Consumers are willing to spend longer seeking the right product that meets their needs, matches their style, and are looking for something more than the sea of sameness that can be found in the market.” Mr Thornhill says distinct design is a key
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element of Roberts’s 90-year heritage. “Over the years we have modernised the
design and the tech of our classic Revival range, but have always been sure to keep the same look and feel.” An example of the brand’s evolving design
language is the Revival iStream3 (right). “Some designs are timeless and this handbag-inspired product is one of those,” he says. “The leather effect texture, the grill, and gold accents combine to form a product that feels more
esign sells. No brand knows this better than Roberts Radio, with its vintage style winning plaudits and market share. “We’ve seen that the style of the
like a beautifully crafted piece of décor than a generic speaker. While the design itself remains classic, we’ve ensured that the technology evolves to result in a range of speakers that are beautifully crafted for the home, and able to stand the test of time with both design and performance.” Bland doesn’t cut it with buyers, says Mr
Thornhill. “Speakers are becoming a key focal point of the home and consumers, especially Gen Z, are looking for designs that reflect their personality. They don’t want a plain white box
anymore, they’re looking for products that signify their sense of style, and are often bold and unapologetic.” Personality and style are typified by Roberts’s
collaboration with The Amy Winehouse Foundation, the first fruit of which is an Amy Winehouse themed vinyl turntable. Limited to just 50 models, every Roberts RT200 x Amy Edition record deck (below) is individually numbered, and features engravings of the singer’s signature and her heart-shaped doodles.
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