Philippe Starck designs Zikmu wireless speakers for Parrot
Who doesn’t know Philippe Starck? He is the man who takes special delight in rethinking everyday objects. His latest creation for Parrot is a set of wireless speakers called Zimku. At 2.5 feet tall, the "Parrot by Philippe Starck" set of wireless speakers touts a docking station for an iPod or iPhone, surround sound technology and a range of wireless capabilities. Flaunting aerial curves and dense black color, the Zimku uses innovative audio technology to bring consumers a 360-degrees immersive sound experience. It can also stream audio from mobile devices such as a PC or a Mac using Bluetooth A2DP or Wi-Fi. Moreover, the wireless speakers and connected device can be controlled from anywhere in the room with the Parrot by Starck smart remote control. Philippe Starck, on the Zimku speakers, cited…
We were not aiming to create just another speaker. Our design focused more on making the air vibrate. There is actually a three-dimensional feel to this vibration, meaning that the air is palpable, almost humanlike in presence, like a fragrance.
The Parrot by Philippe Starck Zikmu wireless speakers will start shipping from spring 2009 for $1,500.
