Vocum is an Amsterdam studio that designs and manufactures high‑fidelity ceramic loudspeakers, offering 21‑inch and 14‑inch models built from rigid, glazed porcelain to deliver clear, balanced sound. The speakers’ spherical ceramic drivers and smooth horn geometry reduce aerodynamic friction, providing crisp audio performance for stereo, multichannel, and spatial listening without degradation.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Traditional loudspeakers often use complex multi‑driver enclosures and non‑rigid materials, which can introduce resonances, coloration, and uneven dispersion, limiting clarity and balance, especially for high‑resolution stereo, multichannel, or spatial audio.
Solution
Vocum creates high‑fidelity loudspeakers built from a single radiating sphere made of rigid glazed porcelain. The ceramic enclosure acts as both a structural and acoustic element, minimizing aerodynamic friction and internal resonances to deliver crisp, balanced sound across all formats. Each speaker is handcrafted, with surface finishes and glazes developed to reflect the timbre and emotional character of the intended listening experience, turning the device into a sculptural object as well as an audio system. The design supports stereo, multichannel, and immersive spatial audio without degradation, offering listeners a precise and immersive soundstage in a visually distinctive form.
Target Audience
Primary customers are audiophiles, high‑end home‑theater enthusiasts, and design‑focused interior spaces that value both acoustic performance and artistic craftsmanship.
Features
- Single‑sphere radiating design eliminates the need for multiple drivers and complex crossover networks
- Rigid glazed porcelain body provides high stiffness and low internal resonance for accurate sound reproduction
- Highly polished, smooth horn surface reduces aerodynamic friction, enhancing presence and brilliance
- Hand‑crafted ceramic finishes developed through extensive glaze experimentation to match specific sonic timbres
- Supports stereo, multichannel, and spatial audio playback without loss of fidelity
- Each unit is a unique sculptural piece, with no two speakers exactly alike due to handcrafted production