They share a passion and curiosity for creating products that function as both an interior design object and a high-performing technological element. The brand’s mission is to elevate the audio design segment to a new era inspired by Scandinavian simplicity, functionality, and modularity. The brand name also symbolizes a commitment to open, honest, and more sustainable business practices.
Transparent is a progressive audio brand founded in 2013 in Stockholm by Per Brikstad, Magnus Wiberg and Martin Willers.
- Sweden
- Founded in 2013
- Subscribed in 2019
Transparent
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Transparent is a progressive audio brand founded in 2013 in Stockholm by Per Brikstad, Magnus Wiberg and Martin Willers.
They share a passion and curiosity for creating products that function as both an interior design object and a high-performing technological element. The brand’s mission is to elevate the audio design segment to a new era inspired by Scandinavian simplicity, functionality, and modularity. The brand name also symbolizes a commitment to open, honest, and more sustainable business practices.
For more than a decade, Transparent has collaborated with global luxury brands such as Louis Vuitton and Coperni. The Transparent team is proud that many of the customers are musicians. The neutral sound setting and design attracts a diverse range of artists across genres such as Britney Spears, will.i.am, Robyn, Snoop Dogg, Steve Angello, One Direction, Oscar Linnros and many others.
TRANSPARENT DESIGN
Transparent products seamlessly fit into any background. This is, of course, the core idea behind the products: to allow a technical object to become part of any style, any place, and any time.
Transparent products seamlessly fit into any background. This is, of course, the core idea behind the products: to allow a technical object to become part of any style, any place, and any time.
TRANSLATIVE SOUND
In the audio industry, the term "transparent sound" refers to the ability of speakers to convey the musician’s true intent to the listener. The brand’s goal is to bring the listener closer to the music, offering a rich and authentic musical experience. Transparent does not embellish or modernize sound but rather offers authentic reproduction.
In the audio industry, the term "transparent sound" refers to the ability of speakers to convey the musician’s true intent to the listener. The brand’s goal is to bring the listener closer to the music, offering a rich and authentic musical experience. Transparent does not embellish or modernize sound but rather offers authentic reproduction.
ELECTRONICS OUT OF TIME
Transparent aims to be the first closed-loop technology brand. The brand specializes in creating timeless modular electronics that deliver crystal-clear sound while offering aesthetically pleasing products designed to last.
Transparent aims to be the first closed-loop technology brand. The brand specializes in creating timeless modular electronics that deliver crystal-clear sound while offering aesthetically pleasing products designed to last.
For ALOT, Transparent brand — also known as Transparent Sound in 2019 — was the first electronics brand in the company’s portfolio.
Signing a distribution agreement between ALOT and Transparent in 2019
Signing a distribution agreement between ALOT and Transparent in 2019
For ALOT, Transparent brand — also known as Transparent Sound in 2019 — was the first electronics brand in the company’s portfolio.
Transparent Speaker first appeared as a concept on on the design studio People People’s blog back in 2011, and from this concept grew the future Transparent brand. An animated GIF of the speaker became so popular that the eventual founders launched a campaign on Kickstarter.
Transparent Speaker
Transparent Speaker
Transparent Speaker first appeared as a concept on on the design studio People People’s blog back in 2011, and from this concept grew the future Transparent brand. An animated GIF of the speaker became so popular that the eventual founders launched a campaign on Kickstarter.
In 2019, the team unveiled a smaller version of their speaker, which — unlike the original version has all-metal enclosure, two full-range drivers, and built-in Bluetooth.
Small Transparent Speaker
Small Transparent Speaker
In 2019, the team unveiled a smaller version of their speaker, which — unlike the original version has all-metal enclosure, two full-range drivers, and built-in Bluetooth.
In 2023, Transparent introduced the first Light Speaker portable speaker inspired by the look of candle lanterns. Made of the brand’s familiar aluminum and tempered glass, it features a built-in rechargeable battery that provides up to 10 hours of listening time and an LED that mimics the glow of a campfire.
Light Speaker
Light Speaker
In 2023, Transparent introduced the first Light Speaker portable speaker inspired by the look of candle lanterns. Made of the brand’s familiar aluminum and tempered glass, it features a built-in rechargeable battery that provides up to 10 hours of listening time and an LED that mimics the glow of a campfire.
Transparent Turntable spins into the Wallpaper* Design Awards 2024
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In 2024, the brand expanded its product line with the launch of the Transparent Turntable, a vinyl turntable pre-installed with an Ortofon OM5E cartridge. The team won the prestigious Wallpaper* Design Awards for its minimalist design.
Transparent Turntable
Transparent Turntable
In 2024, the brand expanded its product line with the launch of the Transparent Turntable, a vinyl turntable pre-installed with an Ortofon OM5E cartridge. The team won the prestigious Wallpaper* Design Awards for its minimalist design.
