Cubik
Overview
Cubik's bit-perfect listening experience and awe-inspiring look are a stunning union of sound and design
Fine-tuning and extraordinary power
Full-digital amplification and lossless digital USB streaming emanate rich sound with a highly dynamic range. Unlike digital-to-analog speakers, Cubik's sound is free of all analog noise. Its fine-tuned sound quality is backed by extraordinary speaker power that's unmatched by other speakers in its class.
Digital USB streaming and full-digital amplification
The digital audio amplifier circuit utilizes full-digital amplifier technology, a groundbreaking method that amplifies a digital audio signal without converting the signal to analog. This combination of a digital connection and digital amplification allows Cubik to produce crystal-clear sound. High-resolution digital-signal-processing technology gives Cubik a very flat frequency response and produces a full-range of signals with amazing accuracy.
Enhanced bass
To produce deeper bass from a small enclosure, Palo Alto Audio Design created highly advanced enclosure design and skillful tooling. Using an innovative manufacturing process and advanced materials Cubik gives you rich bass without subwoofer.
Top-of-the-line Danish-designed drivers
Cubik uses a high-end Danish-designed Peerless speaker unit rarely found in computer speakers. The 2.5 inch metal-cone full-range driver produces impressive bass and crisp high-frequency sound comparable to multi-way speaker systems.
Highlights
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Lossless digital USB connection and digital amplification that gives you natural sound
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Highly advanced audio-tuning and speaker angling for great sound at any angle
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High-end Danish-designed driver that's rarely found in computer speakers
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Digital signal processing gives flat frequency response
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Full range of signals with amazing accuracy
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First time full-digital amplification technology is offered in a computer speaker
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Treated exterior that is soft to the touch and looks great
Stunning Sound Clarity by Digital USB Streaming Audio
What do a set of Cubik and front row concert tickets have in common? Stunning sound clarity and precision the way the musician intended. Unlike other analog speaker systems, the Cubik receives audio signal through USB 2.0 lossless digital audio. The audio signal is now free from analog noises that usually degrade sound quality of many PC speakers. Paired with your computer digitally, Cubik’s hi-fi audio will bring music, movies and family videos to life.
DSP and Digital Amplifier
The Stellar sound of cubik resonates from its amazing DSP (Digital Signal Processing) and digital amplification technology. Equipped with a high-resolution digital signal processor (DSP) and full-digital audio path, cubik is designed to eliminate all unwanted noise. Pairing a digital amplifier with outstanding speaker drivers results crystal-clear unadulterated sound.
Premium Driver Unit from Denmark
Cubik's sound clarity is driven it's premium speaker driver. Cubik uses an outstanding Danish-designed metal-cone full-range drivers from Peerless. The 2.5 inch metal-cone full-range driver produces impressive bass and crisp high-frequency sound comparable to multi-way speaker systems. Its incredibly wide frequency response and superb acoustic engineering will delight your ears and move your soul. Cubik's drivers sound quality is on par with hi-fi sound systems.
Design by Young-se Kim
USA TODAY said, “the stylish tilt of the cube-shaped speakers will add visual interest to your decor.”
Industrial design of Cubik was done by Innodesign, a Palo Alto based design firm led by Young-se Kim. Nikkei Business Magazine listed him as the top ten designer of the world. Though Young-se Kim has created many award winning designs, he is very proud of Cubik as one of his best design work. Cubik’s modern and distinct design has caught the eyes of national news syndications and broadcast outlets. It's unforgettable contours stand out on any desk and are a match made in heaven for its full-digital hi-fi sound.
Kim’s story begins at the ripe age of 16 when he decided to be a designer. After studying industrial design in Seoul and Chicago, Kim found Innnodesign in Palo Alto, California in 1986. It has expanded offices to Seoul, Beijing and Tokyo. He has designed Samsung mobile phones, LG fridges and iRiver MP3 players. For Kim, design can make people dream of the future and change their lives. Kim believes most deeply that ‘design is loving others.'
Think Outside the Black Box
In creating this modern and sleek appeal of Cubik, Kim took a minimalist’s perspective. “When first visualizing Cubik, I was determined to think outside of the black box, as I wanted to create somthing from scratch.” With a smirk Kim pauses, then continues, “Ironically, I ended up creating a black box, that was literally turned on its side. But it is this subtle twist on the classic cube shape that gives users a fresh perspective on audio design.”Reviews of Press
Zimbio.com
"If you want computer speakers that sound as good as they look, Palo Alto Audio's Cubik might be of interest.""Loss less digital USB streaming eliminates all analog noise and produce true hi-fi sound. Highly advanced audio-tuning and speaker angling for great sound at any angle"
Reviews4i.com
"The Palo Alto Audio Design Cubik Speakers are a great looking small option for those looking for powerful sound all packed in a very attractive looking package."
Audioholics.com
These sound pretty good and if you want to feel better about the price, just compare them against the B&W MM-1s - those run around $500 a pair. No sub. You can audition these at several brick & mortar retailers and if you're in the market for some above-average speakers, that's what I suggest you do. I think you'll like them.
T3
"Sounding off in style, these digital stereo USB sound blasters for your home computer/s promise rich, crystal clear sound without a sub woofer in sight".
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Tech Specs
- Description
- USB full-digital 2.0 active Speaker
- Audio
- Inputs : Mini USB 2.0 for streaming
- Speaker Unit
- 2.5 inch Peerless premium full-range driver Neodymium magnet, Magnetically shielded
- Full-digital Amplifier
- Digital Signal Processing
- Power Supply
- 100V-240V AC 50/60Hz on external power supply
- Voltage
- 9V DC on speaker
- Dimension
- 6.5(H) x 2.88(W) x 3.32(D)
- Weight
- Left : 1 lb Right : 1.05 lb