sculptural speakers were the highlight of NYCxDesign 2026 when New York furniture designer Kouros Maghsoudi teamed with audio studio Silence Please to unveil the Hum Speaker at the studio's Bowery listening space.
The collaboration brings Maghsoudi's sculptural furniture language into a working loudspeaker, pairing carved, layered forms with engineered acoustic components. The speaker hides its driver behind a polished front panel, while the rear opens into a stepped shell that makes the acoustic architecture visible.
Sculptural speakers, design and inspiration
Maghsoudi said he drew inspiration from New York nightlife and techno culture, using the scale and presence of club sound systems and a brute visual language as starting points. His motifs of stacked volumes, simple geometry, and exaggerated curves translate into a piece that aims to function as both a listening device and a collectible artwork.
The exterior offers two factory paint options, Bone and Black, with a high-reflectivity finish that conceals the driver behind an elegant face. The rear panels unfold in layers, exposing the core structural and acoustic elements that inform the speaker's voice.
Production run and pricing
Each pair is limited to 10 units, according to Silence Please's website, which lists availability and ordering information. The studio said the pieces are offered with bespoke paint options for collectors who want a custom finish.
The listed price is approximately $12,000 to $15,000 per pair, according to the studio's sales page. This price reflects the limited production run and custom finishes, the listing notes.
Where to hear and buy
The [UNVERIFIED: Hum Speaker] made its first public appearance at Silence Please's Bowery listening space, a small venue in Manhattan's Bowery neighborhood that the studio uses for private demos and press previews. Visitors at NYCxDesign 2026 were invited to listen in a curated session that emphasized club style dynamics and deep bass response.
According to Silence Please, orders can be placed through the studio's official website and shipping will follow on a made-to-order schedule. For collectors interested in sculptural speakers, the collaboration is positioned as a crossover between functional audio and limited edition design furniture.
For more details and to hear the speakers in person, visit Silence Please's website or the studio's Bowery listening room for scheduled demos.