Stop by tonight and enter our drawing to win a pair of Audioengine A2 Powered Loudspeakers ($199.00) Other cool door prizes will be awarded. Come on by!
Thursday, October 22, 2009
Tuesday, October 13, 2009
Rega
Rega - P2 Turntable
Country of Origin: Great Britain
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For over 30 years, Rega has been the first name on everyone's lips when it comes to turntables. The P2 is completely British made and is perfect for spinning your favorite vinyl. Rega is made for music lovers, keep it simple, go REGA.
Focal
Focal - Dome LoudspeakersCountry of Origin: France
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Focal formally known as JM Labs has been on the forefront of speaker technology for decades. When it comes to cost-no-object speakers, they're in the running for the world's best sound. Since not everyone can afford speakers in the six figure price range, the team at Focal has been able to taken what they've learned and apply it to a smaller and more affordable package. Lucky for us, striking design comes standard.
Analog Bench
Analog Bench
Country of Origin: USA (Washington)
Designer: Derek Mulch
This simple, modern bench has more than meets the eye. You could sit upon it to listen to your favorite tunes, or perhaps you could use it as a slick component stand for your hi-fi gear. Either way, you may never find the hidden compartments that house a small collection of prized LPs. Where could they be in this custom steel and hard wood wonder? Visit us at the show and ask the designer yourself...
Peachtree Audio
Peachtree Audio - Nova Country of Origin: USA (Washington)
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Only the guys at Peachtree could make a product brimming with high tech features yet still give the piece a cool retro look that fits into almost any decor. The Nova is a thing of beauty inside and out. Choose from Rosewood, Cherry, and high gloss black finishes)
Waterfall Audio
Waterfall Audio
Country of Origin: France
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Through the use of glass and other exclusive technologies, Waterfall Audio has separated themselves from the status quo and risen to a definitive example of musical artwork. If you didn't believe a loudspeaker could be constructed out of glass, now is your chance to have a seat and listen.
Glow Audio
Glow Audio - Amp One & Voice One
Country of Origin: USA (California)
Designer: Patrick Tang
Glow Audio features sculpted speakers and a hand crafted stereo amplifier featuring the purity and realism of tube audio. It's the sound quality you've been missing, with the simplicity and style you want. Meticulously designed to please the eye and the ear, at a price you can afford. We recommend turning down the lights for the proper "Glow effect." You won't be disappointed.
Monday, October 12, 2009
Sonos
Sonos - Digital Music System
Country of Origin: USA (California)
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If you're curious how our show systems are playing simultaneously and with great ease, say hello to Sonos. Our music library is stored on a network hard-drive and is streamed wirelessly to each system by way of a dedicated mesh network called SonosNet. This technology allows us to stream our music without fear of interference or loss of musical accuracy. We control the shows music with a touch screen Sonos remote or we can break out our iPhone or iPod Touch and use a Sonos App that controls the system as well. Each of our audio systems is linked by a Sonos Zone player that allows us to play music in a "party mode" at any controlled volume. It's the best way to experience your digital music collection.
Audioengine
Audioengine - A5 Bamboo
Country of Origin: USA (California)
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The Audioengine A5N is a compact yet powerful speaker system. Every pair offers built-in power amplifiers, a top loaded iPod charging/connecting port, and AC power jack built directly into the rear panel allowing the Audioengine to integrate perfectly into any living room, bedroom or desktop. The handcrafted, sustainable bamboo cabinets make the Audioengine 5N a true work of art.
WireWorld
WireWorldCountry of Origin: USA (Florida)
Designer: David Salz
Why talk cables? Well, for starters they're absolutely essential to any system. USB, HDMI, digital, analog, speaker & power cables. Yes, you need them, and when you hear David Salz's remarkably thin and attractive cables at work in all of our Art n Music systems, you might be shocked at the difference they make.
Audiowood
Audiowood - "Barky" Turntable
Country of origin: USA (Florida)
Designer: Joel Scilley
When you look at Joel Scilley's work, the word "organic" comes to mind. Turntables and other audio accessories made from beautiful burlwood and other natural materials. We love his unique designs, Joel definitely makes you give analog a second look.
A quote from Joel Scilley - "As far as woodworking is concerned, I'm particularly interested in burlwood and other uncommon woods. You won't find much veneer here, nor will you see anything you've seen elsewhere. I'm building things that sound great, that work well, and that enhance musical experiences with their absolutely unique character."
Sunday, October 11, 2009
Bel Canto
Bel Canto Design
Country of Origin: USA (Minneapolis, MN)
Designer: John Stronczer
Bel Canto is 17th century Italian term for "Beautiful Singing" Quite frankly we can't think of a more befitting name. For more than 15 years, John Stronczer has built audio components that bring us closer to our favorite music. Even with several award-winning products under his belt, John still founds a way to make his designs eye-catching and even more energy efficient. Perfetto!
Davone
Davone - Rithm Loudspeaker
Country of Origin: Denmark
Designer: Paul Schenkel
From Denmark comes one of the most beautiful loudspeakers in the world, and the poster child for the Austin Art n Music Exposition. The RITHM is luxurious in both form and function. It's sweeping curves of walnut-ply (harvested from sustainable forests) 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 musically accomplished. The best of both worlds.
A quote from designer Paul Schenkel. "I have been building speakers all my life, just like many people in the audio industry. With my interest in classic design I have never understood (and I still donʼt) that 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."
Austin Art n Music Expo 2009
Audio Zeal and Aviary welcome you to the Austin Art n Music Exposition Blog. For years, the home audio system has been an indispensable yet utilitarian addition to any music owner's living room. All to often we marvel at a system's sonic accuracy but cringe at its mundane appearance. Unbeknown to many design savvy, music enthusiasts is an industry full of creative designers who merge musical fidelity with aesthetic appeal. Forget about cumbersome black speakers and components, we are giving those who buck the conventional image of audio equipment an outlet to showcase their artist talent. On Thursday, October 22nd, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM we invite you stop stop by the Aviary store (2110 S Lamar) for our Designer Showcase. Several product designers from the audio and furniture industry will be on hand to display and talk about their work. Enjoy an evening of free refreshments, fantastic door-prizes, and of course great music complements of our featured systems.
If you can't make it to our Thursday night party, or you'd like a private audition with one of our music systems, you're still in luck. We will continue to display our systems through the weekend of October 25th. Visit Aviary during normal business hours, and we can accommodate a listening session in any number of configurations. Whether you're into iPods or Vinyl, bring your music and please keep your eyes open. We want you to experience the sights and sounds of the music.
Questions and comments about the Austin Art n Music Expo can be sent to: contact@audiozeal.net
Check back often for pictures, updates, and information about all of our participating artists. If you prefer Facebook, we will have a page devoted to the "AAnME" soon.
Thank you, and hope to see you all on the 22nd!
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