Constructed of rich walnut or hard rock maple, in Portland, OR, the Grovemade Speaker System ($600) is a handsome device that takes full advantage of the excellent acoustic properties of wood, promising a clear & nuanced sound.
Each speaker begins as a solid slab of wood, which is CNC machined on both sides to achieve that back-loaded horn design, then painstakingly hand-shaped through multiple levels of power & hand sanding, and finally, coated with two layers of natural oil. A 2 x 25W amplifier powers the 2-inch full-range Fountek drivers inside, delivering high quality audio, while a natural cork base and leather clad stainless steel stands round off the speakers for a clean, stylish look.
