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Listening bars are still the hottest thing in hospitality, with examples popping up across the UK (see our full edit of the most stylish new listening bars), but you don’t have to leave your house to get the experience. There’s an increasing trend for people dedicating a room in their home to hobbies – even sacrificing the extra bedroom in the pursuit of what they love. If you think it’s time to create your own at-home listening room (like the one in Vinyl House by Benjamin Wilkes, pictured above), you’ll need the right kit first…
‘Brutalist’ vinyl station, Yont Studio
Berlin-based brand Yont Studio, founded by Serdar Ayvaz, wants to create pieces that blend audiophile quality with contemporary design that the DJs it works with might actually want in their homes. Occupying the in-between space between audio equipment, furniture and sculpture, this is a piece that shows your cool credentials (you need to message to order). Approx £2,395, yontstudio.com
‘The Modular Credenza’, Sing Thing
Vinyl storage can be functional but also dull. That is not the case with this piece by Adi Goodrich. You can combine the wavy pieces as your collection grows, and there are seven colour options to choose from. From approx £800, sing-thing.com
‘Enso’ screen, Gallotti & Radice
It won’t be enough to soundproof your space, but if you want to section of an area of a living room for solo listening this geometrically interesting screen is the ideal solution, upholstered in ‘Utopia’ or ‘Sagi’ fabric. From approx £2,255, gallottiradice.it
‘Haller’ sideboard, USM
This iconic design now comes with soft panel fronts that looks a little like sound-proofing material. The new fronts come in a choice of six colours and with options for the pattern of the grooves in the material. £2,767, uk.usm.com
‘Bianca’ armchair, Orior
Every good listening experience requires a chair in which you can sit back, open your ears and quiet your soul. This option by Orior has a wide and inviting stance and a choice of leather upholstery options. £7,600, monologuelondon.com
‘Braque’ soundsystem, Nocs Design
Built in numbered editions and limited runs, this is collectible audio design. Connecting easily via analog RCA or optical, these steel-based speakers will elevate any turntable or hi-fi. £4,350, nocsdesign.com
‘Hotaru’ vinyl player, Audio-Technica
Part turntable, part lamp (it illuminates in a choice of 20 shades), this piece of audio equipment launched during last year’s Milan design week and is an exclusive treat – only 1,000 will be made. £8,500, audio-technica.com
‘Music Studio 5’ speaker, Samsung
Designer Erwan Bouroullec has disguised a speaker as a sculpture – perfect for anyone who doesn’t like the aesthetic of traditional hi-fi systems. Yet to be launched, this design promises to pack an audio punch with a four-inch woofer and dual tweeters. Coming soon, samsung.com
‘Pierce’ storage unit, Baxter
This design by Draga & Aurel takes its aesthetic cues from the 1970s – a musically rich decade that is also the inspiration behind the decor of some of our favourite listening bars. It could be used in a dining room to store glassware, but we prefer the idea of it holding an audio catalogue. From approx, £2,110, baxter.it
‘Leo’ headphones, Loewe
No matter how stellar your musical taste, sometimes not everybody wants to hear it. These headphones combine AI innovations and beautiful craftsmanship to provide the ultimate solo listening experience. £1,299, loewe.tv
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