RITHM

"Davone is the brain-child of Paul Schenkel: a degreed aeronautical engineer with a masters in physics, a background in acoustics, and a deep passion for great architecture and industrial design.

The RITHM, his first commercial loudspeaker project, is luxurious in both form and function. It's sweeping curves of walnut-ply serve to make an elegant statement in aesthetics as well as to create an ideal internal acoustic environment for the loudspeaker. The result is an attractively demur piece of designer furniture that also happens to be a technically accomplished loudspeaker.

With his solid background in acoustics, engineering, and physics in hand along with some refreshing design ideas, Paul set out to express his first commercial loudspeaker: the Davone RITHM. It's signature arcing bow was inspired by a combination of acoustic properties and a keen appreciation for masters of design such as Oscar Niemeyer, Arne Jacobsen, Jørn Utzon, Pierre Paulin, Charles and Ray Eames, Hans Wegner, and the likes. 

Indeed, the RITHM could easily stand alone as an architectural element in a beautifully appointed modern room. At a mere 27" tall, it won't overcome a space, but its elegant presence can't be denied.

For those concerned with all things Green, you'll be happy to know that Davone uses only wood harvested from sustainable forests to make their RITHM loudspeaker.

You can read the latest news on Davone at their blog: http://davone.typepad.com/weblog"