Speakers that double as furniture pieces
Speakers stand out, but not always in a good way. They’re obtuse, uninspired, and don’t typically fit the aesthetic you’ve envisioned for your living room. You hide them in plain sight—wires neatly packed and concealed—they act more as appliances only meant to serve a function, rather than pieces to round out a home.
But with these speakers, taking the shape of books, picture frames, and even a miniature airship, they can be your home’s newest conversation starter.
Bang & Olufsen Beosound A9 Century Blue Edition (P420,000)
Bang & Olufsen’s Beosound A9 continues as the star of any room, long after the song ends. Standing on three real oak legs and powered by seven powerful drivers, the designer piece fills whatever space it finds itself in, both visually and sonically. And if you’re not quite into the tripod look, the Beosound A9 can also be wall-mounted.
“Bang & Olufsen has always been about more than sound—it’s about emotion, connection, and creating experiences that stand the test of time,” says Ferdie Ong, general manager of Living Innovations Corporation. ”As we celebrate 100 years, we honor the craftsmanship that has shaped generations while looking forward to inspiring new ones.”
The Beosound A9 joins Beoplay H100 and Beosound A5 in Bang & Olufsen’s Centennial Collection, available at their branches in Shangri-La Plaza Mandaluyong and Rockwell
Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge (P90,000 approx.)
Showcasing a subtlety that doesn’t compromise impact, Bang & Olufsen Beosound Emerge fills the room while barely taking up any physical space.
About as large as a book at 6.7 cm wide, the Beosound Emerge can be placed anywhere—from your bookshelf to your coffee table—and still fill the room with quality sound.
The Beosound Emerge is available via the Living Innovations Corporation website
Pantheone Obsidian (P87,000)
A worthy centerpiece for any living room, the Pantheone Obsidian is a wireless speaker inspired by the natural volcanic stone it’s named after. It runs for up to 15 hours of continuous play and can be used as either a portable speaker or an indoor staple, plugged in for all-day listening.
The Obsidian is available via the Pantheone website
Lexon x Pantone Tykho 3 (P4,990)
A cross between the modern Bluetooth® speaker and a retro FM radio, the Lexon x Pantone collaboration brings both retro and whimsy to the living room—with an added touch of color.
With just a 3W speaker, the Tykho 3 doesn’t pack a punch compared to the rest of the home speakers on this list, but it is sufficient enough for personal listening.
The Lexon x Pantone Tykho 3 is available via Mission Shop PH
KEF Blade (P2,350,000 approx.)
Inspired by Constantin Brâncuși’s modernist masterpiece “Bird in Space,” the KEF Blade was built to capture your attention. It features the world’s first Single Apparent Source loudspeaker, while also featuring KEF’s Metamaterial Absorption Technology (MAT™). The result? Sound at its purest quality.
The Blade is available via the KEF website
Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin (P33,000 approx.)
Inspired by the passenger airships of the early 1900s, the Bowers & Wilkins Zeppelin brings a touch of history and quality craftsmanship to your space.
The kicker? You won’t have to deal with flammable hydrogen gas—just good, quality music.
The Zeppelin is available via the Bowers & Wilkins website
Ikea Nattbad (P1,999)
Without breaking the bank, the Ikea Nattbad nails the perfect medium between style and sound. Available in black, pink, and yellow colorways, the 18cm-tall speaker brings life into every room, in both sight and sound.
While a single Nattbad can fill the space, you can also connect multiple Nattbadd speakers for a fuller listening experience.
The Nattbad is available in both Ikea Pasay City and the Ikea website
