Parrot Zikmu

Parrot Zikmu by Philippe Starck Wireless Stereo Speakers - Created by innovative designer Philippe Starck, these stunning, ultra-modern wireless speakers incorporate advanced technology that delivers intense, powerful sound with spectacular clarity for your Mac, iPod or iPhone. ...

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人間にとって『聴く（聞く）』という行為は、「見る」と並んで最も簡単なリテラシーの一つである。耳さえあれば、いつでも、どこでも、何をしながらでも、「聴く」は完結する。本来そこには、技術やスペックといった理屈は介在しない。そんな「聴く」を、人間のありのままの姿で再現するスピーカーがモバイルツールとワイヤレス機器のトップメーカーParrotの『Zikmu』だ。Music、Music、Music････と繰り返し言い続けた時につながって耳に残る語感「sicMu」からネーミングされたこのスピーカーは、音を空気のように楽しむための「第２の耳」である。

Parrot Zikmu by Philippe Starck Wireless Stereo Speakers - Created by innovative designer Philippe Starck, these stunning, ultra-modern wireless speakers incorporate advanced technology that delivers intense, powerful sound with spectacular clarity for your Mac, iPod or iPhone. ...

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I recently sat down with Philippe Starck, one of the world's most well-known designers, to talk about the connection between design--so often misunderstood as mere cosmetic flourish--and innovation. He was at New York's SoHo House promoting his new, $1,500 Zikmu...