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GoldenEar - Hi-Fi Loudspeakers
Revolutionary Hi Fidelity Audio Loudspeakers
An Inside Glimpse Into the Development of GoldenEar's Hi-Fi Loudspeakers
Background & Design Requirements
GoldenEar came to Design 1st wanting a new look for their flagship GoldenEar Hi-Fi speakers, along with engineer support to integrate new advanced audio technology into a compact form factor.
- Re-design the flagship line of GoldenEar speakers to integrate new audio technology.
- Support marketing material with 3D photo-realistic renderings of the new speaker line-up.
- Deliver an elegant, minimalistic, sleek design for the discerning highend performance audio buyer.
Product Design Challenges
Implementing Design 1st’s proven process, the team was able to overcome several obstacles to:
- Develop an optimized speaker design using Finite element flow analysis and 3D virtual simulations.
- Optimize power requirements, to provide a smooth, robust sound across the speaker line-up.
- Created ground-breaking cast-basket upper bass/mid-range drivers while delivering desired cutting edge visual design for the speakers.
Product Results
Through creativity and technical understanding, the Design 1st team developed an award-winning product that:
- Won multiple audio industry awards including the prestigious CES Design Innovation award.
- Setup a custom global supply chain to source components, manufacture, and assemble product.
- Global distribution and sales of the speaker line to thousands of consumers across the globe.
Award-Winning hi-fi speakers line-up with global consumer sales
“We wanted cutting edge acoustic design that was minimalistic, sleek, and elegant for the discerning buyer. Working collaboratively with Design 1st, we fully achieved our goals developed an award-winning line-up for hi-fi speakers”
Sandy Gross
President, GoldenEar Technology
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