Written on November 4, 2008 – 7:46 am | by Maria Mihale |


Curiously dubbed “YO”, this iPod and MP3 stereo speaker dock is quite an impressive and attractive device, which was designed and developed by American-born designer Victor Vetterlain. Living his life surrounded by design and engineering technology discussions, Vetterlain studied sculpture, interior design and construction management at the University of Colorado, then went on to receive a Masters in Architecture with honors at University of Washington in Seattle.

The American designer has come up with YO, this MP3 player dock with removable and wireless stereo speakers (as well as waterproof). The strange shape of the speakers is to help produce a more pronounced, directional sound. More than that, the designer intends for the unit to be charged by a “renewable energy source such as solar power, wind power or hydroelectricity”.



The docking station is portable, waterproof and suitable for both indoor and outdoor use. Inside the dock base there are lithium-ion (rechargeable) batteries that are capable of powering the stereo system for hours when the unit is disconnected from a power source. The speakers also contain lithium-ion batteries in their base and recharge when placed in the stereo base portals. The batteries also provide high-density ballast enabling the speakers to stand upright when removed from the charging ports.

The speaker enclosure is built in a way that helps the device to amplify sound. The speakers are placed in the rear of the speaker housing. Similar to a megaphone, the front portion of the speaker enclosure is extruded to increase and direct sound. There are two removable rods mounted between the stereo speakers to stabilize the stereo assembly and provide a lifting handle when the unit is transported.

This is a concept, as I’ve said it before, so there is no word yet about pricing and availability.

(Source: Dvice)