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Interior Edit: The Art of Sound by Transparent

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Designed without disguise

Glass and aluminium form the visual language of Transparent. Materials are chosen not only for their appearance, but for their durability and ability to remain part of recycled material streams.

By exposing the internal components, the products feel honest and architectural. Nothing unnecessary is added and nothing essential is hidden.

Technology becomes part of the interior.

“Products should get better with age.”

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Transparent approaches electronics differently. Instead of hiding technology behind polished surfaces, the Stockholm based brand celebrates the components, materials and mechanics that make a product work.

The result is a collection of speakers and audio objects that feel equally at home in an interior as they do in the world of technology.

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Sound as it was intended

For Transparent, good sound is about getting closer to the original music rather than adding its own character.

The brand takes inspiration from the idea of transparent audio, where a speaker reproduces the intention of the musician as faithfully as possible.

This philosophy shapes both the sound and the design.

Built to evolve

ne of the most interesting ideas behind Transparent is its modular construction. Technology changes quickly, but the entire product should not have to be replaced every time it does.

Wireless modules, components and individual parts can be upgraded or repaired over time. The speaker stays, while the technology inside can continue to evolve.

It is a different way of thinking about electronics. Less disposable, more permanent.

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From speaker to interior object

Transparent was founded by Per Brickstad, Magnus Wiberg and Martin Willers with the ambition to create technology that could live naturally alongside furniture, art and architecture.

This can be seen in the way the speakers appear in spaces by designers such as Gustaf Westman and Massproductions. Rather than feeling like equipment that needs to be hidden away, they become part of the composition.

Sound and space are considered together.

A Transparent system can change with the way you live. A single speaker in a smaller home can later become part of a larger multi room setup, while individual modules can be replaced as technology develops.

The idea is simple: keep what still works and change only what needs to change.

This approach extends the life of the product while reducing electronic waste.

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Made for now and later

Transparent proves that technology does not have to feel temporary. Through timeless materials, modular construction and a clear visual identity, the brand creates products designed to remain relevant for years to come.

Explore the collection below and discover audio designed to become part of your interior, rather than disappear inside it.