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ARiNA Bluetooth Speaker Is 360° of Sound

One has to wonder whether the designers over at MUEMMA of Berlin, Germany found any inspiration from Foster + Partner’s work-in-progress, Apple Campus 2, for their wireless Bluetooth speaker, the ARiNA, shares a passing resemblance to the Cupertino architectural space ship. Within the circular speaker’s soft indented button design are 6 speakers (2x high/mids, 2x bass drivers, 2x passive) placed for 360° sound.

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The most unique feature beyond the ARiNA’s unusual upper/lowercase spelling is its adaptability for use upon both flat surfaces or wall mounted (a smartly integrated spring loaded keyhole makes wall mounting a cinch), a pleasantly unobtrusive design whether in use or in standby mode. Taking a page of similarly spirited audio devices with fashionable sensibilities – e.g. Libratone, Vifa, and B&O Play – the ARiNA sports a selection of interchangeable soft felt or cotton covers, allowing users to swap out colors and textures to match mood or decor.

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The speaker is rated for 10 hours of playback before recharging, with a built-in 2,500mAh power pack for charging devices and hands-free microphone built in for conference calls. And finally, the gentle and soft textured indentation in the middle makes the ARiNA a surprisingly good spot for dropping a phone into upon returning home, making the speaker useful even when nothing is being emitted.

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Muemma Creative Director Adin Mumma describes the ARiNA as belonging to a new emerging category of speakers designed to appeal to both genders, with interior design in mind.

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Further details about the MUEMMA ARiNA Bluetooth speaker and availability at their website.

Gregory Han is a Senior Editor at Design Milk. A Los Angeles native with a profound love and curiosity for design, hiking, tide pools, and road trips, a selection of his adventures and musings can be found at gregoryhan.com.