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| DAVONE SPEAKERS |
| "Goethe once said: 'in der Beschraenkung zeigt sich der Meister'. The essence of this is that the best in class can be recognized by their simple solutions to problems. And simplicity/minimalism is what the Davone designs are about." - Paul Schenkel |
| Davone is the brain-child of Paul Schenkel: a degreed aeronautical engineer with a masters in physics, a background in acoustics, and a deep passion for great architecture and industrial design. The RITHM, his first commercial loudspeaker project, is luxurious in both form and function. It's sweeping curves of walnut-ply serve to make an elegant statement in aesthetics as well as to create an ideal internal acoustic environment for the loudspeaker. The result is an attractively demur piece of designer furniture that also happens to be a technically accomplished loudspeaker. "I have been building speakers all my life, just like many people in the audio industry," Paul confides. "With my interest in classic design I have never understood (and I still don’t) why there are no loudspeaker manufacturers that try something new with the cabinet shape and yet keep it stylish, non technical, like the famous furniture design classics. Often in furniture design magazines I can see that in the background of a very stylish house there are speakers that clearly do not match the rest of the house." |
With his solid background in acoustics, engineering, and physics in hand along
with some refreshing design ideas, Paul set out to express his first commercial
loudspeaker: the Davone RITHM. It's signature arcing bow was inspired by a
combination of acoustic properties and a keen appreciation for masters of design
such as Oscar Niemeyer, Arne Jacobsen, Jørn Utzon, Pierre Paulin, Charles and
Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, and the likes. "Just like photographers might see the
world through a camera's lens," Schenkel explains, "I see objects and hear their
music."
Indeed, the RITHM could easily stand alone as an architectural element in a
beautifully appointed modern room. At a mere 27" tall, it won't overcome a space,
but its elegant presence can't be denied.
For those concerned with all things Green, you'll be happy to know that Davone
uses only wood harvested from sustainable forests to make their RITHM loudspeaker
with some refreshing design ideas, Paul set out to express his first commercial
loudspeaker: the Davone RITHM. It's signature arcing bow was inspired by a
combination of acoustic properties and a keen appreciation for masters of design
such as Oscar Niemeyer, Arne Jacobsen, Jørn Utzon, Pierre Paulin, Charles and
Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, and the likes. "Just like photographers might see the
world through a camera's lens," Schenkel explains, "I see objects and hear their
music."
Indeed, the RITHM could easily stand alone as an architectural element in a
beautifully appointed modern room. At a mere 27" tall, it won't overcome a space,
but its elegant presence can't be denied.
For those concerned with all things Green, you'll be happy to know that Davone
uses only wood harvested from sustainable forests to make their RITHM loudspeaker
resource:
The Signal Collection - www.thesignalcollection.com
Manufacturer: Davone - www.davoneaudio.com
The Signal Collection - www.thesignalcollection.com
Manufacturer: Davone - www.davoneaudio.com
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