Several companies and DIY creators have made speakers using glass, either as the main body, part of the design, or the vibrating surface that creates sound. Examples include the Ammos Glass Speaker System and Karim Rashid’s LeapSonic, which turns any glass window into a speaker. A recent notable example is the Virtuoso glass speaker by Swiss company Vytrum, known for combining traditional glassblowing with modern audio technology.
Each speaker is handcrafted by skilled artisans with centuries of experience in hand-blown glass art. When you bring a Vytrum speaker into your space, you are not just getting a product but a piece of artistic heritage. Launched in 2024, the Virtuoso is a hand-blown glass speaker designed to blend sound with architectural space.
The journey of the Virtuoso speaker begins in fire, as molten quartz is spun and cooled by artisans into a seamless surface. Unlike typical speakers, it has no visible drivers or decorative parts but just a smooth, continuous sheet of clear or tinted glass designed to fit with the space. Each piece reflects the patience of skilled glassblowers and the precision of Swiss artisanship that blends traditional skill with modern design.
One of the founder Marco Duff often compares the Virtuoso speaker to classic handcrafted instruments like Stradivari violins, Steinway pianos, and early phonographs. These were made to be admired and treasured, unlike modern mass-produced audio devices. The Virtuoso brings back that tradition, treating sound as both a cultural and tangible experience.
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Inside its sculptural body is a powerful sound system with dual coaxial drivers, a refined amplifier, and hidden digital inputs. Focused on pure, clear sound, it feels weighty, airy, and intimate. The simple design removes all unnecessary parts, making playing music feel more like an instrument coming to life than just turning on a device.
Each speaker is a testament to the beauty of minimalist design, featuring clean lines, elegant shapes, and a timeless aesthetic that complements any décor. The transparent or subtly tinted glass not only reveals the heart of the speaker but also plays with light and space, creating a mesmerizing visual experience. The Virtuso sculptural glass speaker honors tradition while adopting advanced sound technology, hiding cutting-edge engineering within minimalist designs, and their clear surfaces reflect light and surroundings.
Via: designboom
