Manger

The idea of developing a loudspeaker exclusively tailored to the Manger sound transducer has fascinated us for a long time. A design that would pay tribute to this exceptional sound transducer among loudspeaker chassis and celebrate this broad-band transducers longstanding reputation for excellence. The presence of a second driver should not be allowed to distract the view and diminish the promise of unrestricted reproduction across all frequency ranges. The design we had in mind was intended to reflect the innovative qualities of the transducer in the design of the loudspeaker irresistible in its simplicity and clarity, and convincing in detail. This was not an easy task as the attempt to actively integrate and express the emotions released by the Manger sound transducer precluded a conventional loudspeaker, and could only result in a design in contrast to current trends. Following on from the Zerobox, Manger now presents the Swing, the first in a line-up of nextgeneration loudspeakers unifying all demands. The Geometry of Listening. At first glance it doesnt resemble a loudspeaker, but a closer look reveals a circle that would appear to have been cut into segments and then reassembled a gently curved stele with 2 centimetre wide faces shaping its design. Not a loudspeaker, but rather a slim sculpture of efficiently finished wood and stone, crowned at its exposed position by a star-shaped sound transducer. Fine design is however not just to be found in the successful overall form, but also in the many successful detailed solutions in the areas where technology and design overlap. For example, the pedestal is made of heavy, natural slate and not only increases the aesthetic charm of the overall image, but also makes a considerable contribution to the stability of the loudspeaker sculpture. Tough elastic joints between the slate pedestal and the wooden frame ensure a resonance-free connection between the materials.