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Luxurious Copper Speakers

The Bowers and Wilkins Empire Steam Speakers are Made of Copper

— October 3, 2013 — Tech
For those looking to upgrade their speakers to something that looks cool and packs a punch, take a look at the Bowers and Wilkins Empire series. These speakers are made by Air Hammer Industries who are known for their outlandish designs and high quality sound.

This pair of Empire Steam speakers is entirely handmade. each speaker is made up of an octagonal cabinet constructed from medium-density fiberboard (MDF,) a copper veneer, copper edge strips, brass washers and bronze square head screws. The tops are covered in granite and features copper tubing details. These speakers also pack a punch, and will fill any room with sound.

A pair of these speakers costs $12,600 and are fully customizable upon request. Choose from a variety of different copper veneers. Check them out online now.
Trend Themes
1. Handmade Copper Speakers - The use of copper and other high-quality materials in speaker construction is a disruptive innovation opportunity within the audio technology industry.
2. Customizable Speaker Design - The trend of offering customizable options for speaker design allows for personalized and unique audio experiences.
3. Luxury Audio Products - The demand for high-end, luxurious audio products presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation and innovation in the luxury goods industry.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Technology - The audio technology industry can leverage the use of copper and other premium materials in speaker design to create innovative and high-quality audio products.
2. Customization Services - The trend of customizable speaker design creates opportunities for businesses in the customization services industry to cater to the unique preferences of customers.
3. Luxury Goods - The luxury goods industry can tap into the demand for high-end audio products by creating luxurious and aesthetically appealing speakers made with premium materials like copper.
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