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Jensen Turntable Speaker

Harseet Panigrahi · Nashua, NH, USA

  • Category Winner 2023

    Product Design — Lifestyle Product Design

Jensen Turntable Speaker by Harseet Panigrahi

Overview

Jensen Turntable Speaker - An integrated turntable and active bookshelf speaker. Designed for small spaces.

Driven by Gen Z and Millennial music enthusiasts, the market for vinyl records has exploded. For the majority of 18-30 year olds living in urban apartments, space is at a premium. Traditional turntables in the market do not easily fit on console tables or desks. Jensen is the first turntable optimized for a compact footprint, making vinyls and turntables even more accessible. Preserving the analog experience of a turntable was paramount in this new form. Just like a traditional turntable, playing a vinyl requires tactile input from the listener. Special attention was given to the mechanics and textures. The “halo” effect of the record spinning is a novel but very familiar satisfaction.

Anatomy:

Control panel - The Start/Stop and Eject features are controlled by two buttons.

Power controls - The two knurled rotary dials control the power and volume respectively.

Speed control - Since the needle can only be moved up and down, the user can adjust the speed in order to skip tracks on the vinyl.

Needle control - This sliding knurled control deploys the arm and cartridge, encased within the body. A familiar, tactile sensation.

Ejectable Spindle - The “puck” holding the record is ejectable so the user can place the spindle through the record, and then play.

Speakers - Classic bookshelf speaker and tweeter layout, now optimized for the vinyl listening experience.

Location
Nashua, NH, USA
Edition
2023
Discipline
Product Design
Category
Lifestyle Product Design

Project credits

Lead Designer
Harseet Panigrahi
Team
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Consultants
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