"KUMIKO" An acoustic speaker made with the traditional woodworking technique "Kumiko"
- No power supply required, so you can enjoy warm, beautiful sound both indoors and outdoors
- Beautiful hemp leaf pattern that looks like a traditional craft
- The body of the speaker resonates strongly in the mid-low range, creating a rich sound that cannot be obtained with a smartphone.
Such The mobile speaker is "KUMIKO", the acoustic sound box .
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The secret to a soft, deep sound
When listening to music on a smartphone, the sound coming from the speaker is scattered in all directions, making the volume low.
"KUMIKO" amplifies the volume of sound by focusing the sound in one direction and reverberating it inside the speaker, just like a megaphone can project a voice far and wide.
The secret lies in the internal structure of the speaker, which is similar to that of a back-loaded horn speaker. The internal space gradually expands, making it easier to amplify the sound.
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Commitment to wood
"KUMIKO" is, The product is made from ash wood, and developer TATARA ACOUSTIC has utilized their knowledge and experience gained from building audio speaker boxes for Japanese manufacturers over many years .
The company's first product, "KUMIKO," was made from soft red pine, but they eventually decided on ash, which is harder than red pine, as the best material for producing good sound not only in front of the speaker but also to the sides and a wide range, even with a limited volume of the sound source.
Ash material has the following features:
- The bass has a tight sound and doesn't become muddy.
- The volume coming out of the speaker increases.
- The clarity of each note of sounds such as piano is improved.
- It becomes a gorgeous sound.
- This makes the speaker suitable for a wide range of music genres.
When sound passes through "KUMIKO", the sound reverberates and amplifies in volume, reducing the high-pitched rustling sound that is typical of smartphones, and the characteristics of the ash material create this warm, deep sound.
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Each piece is carefully handcrafted by a craftsman
"KUMIKO" is carefully handcrafted one by one by skilled woodworkers. The artistic hemp leaf pattern, with its attention to detail, is the culmination of the craftsman's skill and passion.
Why not try using one of our "KUMIKO" pieces, each with its own unique expression that cannot be produced through mass production, as an accent in your special space?
"KUMIKO" development story
During the New Year holidays in 2019, the developer, TATARA ACOUSTIC's president, Mr. Sone, was spending time on a beach in Thailand. He was relaxing while listening to Japanese traditional music on his smartphone's speaker, and the image of a speaker box for smartphones came to mind. It suddenly crossed my mind.
"The sound coming from a smartphone is weak and harsh. Also, the crackling sound that is unique to smartphones is extremely irritating to the ears..."
From there, President Sone began to conduct repeated experiments, placing the smartphone in a vase or a wooden box. Remembering the speaker boxes he had made in the past, he repeatedly made prototypes and improved them in order to find the best possible sound quality for a smartphone.
"I've been making speaker boxes for a long time, so I have some idea of what makes good sound. If I'm going to listen to sound, I want it to sound as good as possible. The sound that comes from wood is gentler and more soothing than the sound that comes from aluminum or plastic. Also, I want to cherish the warmth of the appearance of wood."
Finally, President Sone was satisfied with the sound reproduction, and the acoustic sound box, "KUMIKO," was completed with a hemp leaf pattern created using the traditional Japanese woodworking technique of "Kumiko."
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Product Info
| Product name: | "KUMIKO" the acoustic sound box |
| size: | Width 18.7 x Height 12.1 x Depth 12.9cm |
| weight: | Approx. 780g |
| material: | Ash wood *The color and grain of each product may vary depending on the season of manufacture and the part of the ash wood. |
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Precautions for use
- It may be damaged if dropped from a high place or subjected to a strong impact.
- Do not place near a fan heater, stove, or other high heat source.
- Do not use in humid places such as bathrooms or places where the temperature is constantly high.
- Avoid pouring water directly onto the product or wiping it with a wet towel.
- Do not wipe with volatile substances such as thinner, benzine, or alcohol.
- Soak a soft cloth in diluted neutral detergent, wring it out thoroughly, and then wipe off the dirt.