One618 Omnee Wireless Speaker

The ONE.618 omnee.m speaker was conceived around the Golden Ratio—its proportions guide both the external form and internal wave-lens geometry, ensuring optimal acoustic dispersion. Inspiration sprang from brutalist concrete architecture and classic point-source loudspeaker design, unified through computational form-finding to marry sculptural purity with holographic sound.

My focus was threefold: material honesty, acoustic performance, and user discovery. I sought a low-carbon concrete mix that is acoustically neutral; a mathematically derived lens for true 360° horizontal and 90° vertical coverage; and hidden interactive elements—touch and gesture controls, wireless charging—that invite users to explore beyond first impressions.

We plan to expand the omnee.m line with additional colors and finishes, integrate advanced DSP routines for room adaptation, and launch an open-source customization platform so makers and studios can tailor form, material, and software to unique contexts. We're also developing enhanced gesture controls, a custom state-of-the-art concrete touch remote, and an advanced smartphone configuration app. Beyond omnee.m (medium), we'll create omnee.s (small) and omnee.l (large) variants. Our future plans continue exploration of architectural acoustics and sound/video integration while developing totally new products.

Concrete’s selection was motivated by a deep fascination with its duality: a material traditionally associated with architecture and infrastructure, yet rarely exploited for its acoustic properties in consumer audio. I was inspired to push material boundaries, seeking a solution that combined mass, rigidity, and tactile richness while breaking free from expected forms. Ultra-high-performance fiber-reinforced concrete allowed me to create a dense, non-resonant enclosure that virtually eliminates unwanted vibrations and coloration, letting the music remain pure and unmasked. Beyond physics, the honesty and timeless elegance of raw concrete provide a sculptural, tactile presence—each speaker feels unique to the touch and eye, maturing gracefully with use and handling. By simultaneously serving engineering and artistic goals, concrete transforms the speaker into both an instrument and an object of architectural beauty.

The golden ratio and Fibonacci sequence guided the speaker’s proportions and internal architecture from the outset. The exterior follows φ (1.618), giving rise to harmonious, balanced curves that feel intuitively “right” to the human eye and hand—a visual clarity that also guides the flow of sound waves. Internally, the curvature and spacing of the acoustic lens and driver chamber are mapped to Fibonacci spirals, optimizing sound dispersion and minimizing standing waves. This results in not only a visually calming object but also a shell that naturally supports omnidirectional, uncolored sound propagation. The mathematics that underpin the form are mirrored in the way sound energy radiates smoothly from the core, achieving both an aesthetic and an acoustic ideal.

Marrying dense concrete with sensitive wireless electronics brought a suite of technical hurdles. Achieving precise tolerances in ultra-thin, monolithic concrete shells—while avoiding cracks, voids, and air leaks—required bespoke molds and many cycles of prototyping. Integrating touch controls, fiber optics, amplification, batteries, and antennas within a highly shielded enclosure meant carefully isolating sensitive electronics from electromagnetic and material interference. Because concrete results in a heavier overall structure compared to plastic or wood, it became essential to address how this extra weight would affect portability and battery efficiency. I had to optimize battery size and placement to ensure long playback time without sacrificing performance or making the speaker too cumbersome. Additionally, the mass and density of concrete can sometimes reduce wireless range or complicate antenna positioning—so meticulous internal layout and shielding were required to achieve reliable connectivity. These challenges demanded an inventive blend of computational modeling, material science, and hands-on experimentation throughout the development process.