A peek into the Arteluthe mind set using the speakers scale models: “The shapes are quite adventurous. First they wanted/need to make sure the format works acoustically, then suggesting the speed and stability in a two volumes shape. One part of the construction will use piano laquer and exotic veneers and the other part will be strictly business with textured matte black laquer and hard materials such as steel and brass. Part of it is inspired by a sloop, and the other part suggests the engine compartment in a kind of mechanical luxury amalgame. Building scale models is very useful (this one is 1 to 2.66) the judge the relationship of panel thickness to global volume. Arteluthe wanted the design to be elegant and racy. Some detailing is not shown – the back of the cabinet will be a lot more complex visually and should catch light in a nice way.”
