The Zhai SP 01:Hi-Fi ceramic speaker
Parameter Design Agence Paramétrique and The Zhai hand in hand, through in-depth research on ceramics, a material with symbolic significance of Chinese traditional culture, create Zhai SP 01 high-fidelity porcelain sound.
This is not only an audio product, but also a dialogue between traditional and modern design. It redefines the aesthetic standards of modern audio equipment, while paying tribute to the intangible white porcelain skills of Dehua, Fujian, China, and becomes an ingenuity between technology and traditional craftsmanship.

Zhai SP 01 speaker with ceramic as the core material.
Since ancient times, ceramics have been famous for their elegant appearance and durable performance. Using it to make sound further expands the application boundary of materials.

Curve design: The beautiful curves brought by ceramics complement the acoustically optimized panel design, greatly exceeding the performance limitations of traditional wooden speakers.

Versatility: The exquisite slotted design on the side of the speaker is not only used as a bass port, but also cleverly integrates the function of a portable handle, which cleverly integrates practicality and aesthetics.

Accurate sound quality: The rounded edge design reduces sound diffraction, and the built-in waveguide technology ensures clear and precise sound quality.

The core of the speaker is equipped with a full-frequency driver handmade by Xizi Trumpet Lii Audio. Its high-end materials and excellent performance ensure excellent sound quality performance.

(Figure: Designer Ma San in the Maison1Objet speech)
The production partner of this project, Chengnan Engineering and Manufacturing Team, is well versed in the gentle texture and cultural heritage of traditional Dehua white porcelain, and pays attention to the combination of traditional craftsmanship and modern technology. By means of 3D modeling and precision machining, Chengnan's engineering team innovates and optimizes the form and function of ceramics, while retaining its delicate touch and unique charm. In the production process, Chengnan's engineering team is constantly trying to find a balance between tradition and modernity, and create white porcelain works with both traditional beauty and modern flavor. These works not only satisfy the pursuit of beauty, but also become a cultural bridge connecting the past and the future.

As a traditional Chinese handicraft, ceramics were initially mainly used to make daily utensils, but with the continuous research of the craftsman on the firing process, their works gradually sublimated from practical utensils to works of art, which are regarded as precious treasures by collectors. Today, ceramics have once again become an important medium linking traditional and modern life.
White porcelain began in the Song Dynasty and developed greatly after the Ming Dynasty. It is famous for its white porcelain statue of Buddha. The porcelain of Dehua white porcelain is Milky White, white and crystal, with pink or milky white looming in the glaze, called "tooth white 」. Export to Europe has won the reputation of "Chinese white.

In The Zhai SP 01, ceramics not only retain their traditional decorativeness, but are also endowed with the practical functions of modern audio equipment. The appearance of pure white porcelain not only shows the beauty of simplicity, but also shows the complexity and exquisite craftsmanship. Through many experiments, the craftsmen have retained the purest texture of the material while achieving perfect firing, making each sound emit a unique brilliance. This challenging process humanizes every production step from molding to firing.

The Zhai SP 01 is an important attempt by The Zhai to promote the combination of traditional crafts and modern life. Through the dialogue with Maxence Loisson de Guinaumont, founder of French industrial designer parameter design, the two sides will join hands with more outstanding Chinese non-heritage craftsmen to make more projects to show the beauty of the integration of modern technology and traditional craftsmanship.

Traditional handicrafts have not been replaced by modern technology, but have taken on new vitality with the help of digital manufacturing technology. Taking the porcelain surface of The Zhai SP 01 sound as an example, it not only optimizes the function, but also assumes a decorative role, becoming a new symbol of the future development of the process.
This white porcelain sound not only provides an excellent sound quality experience, but also like a sculptural artwork, combining functional design and aesthetic performance, opening up new possibilities for traditional craftsmanship.

We believe that innovation is deeply rooted in tradition. There is no future without the past. It is vital to face up to and explore the past because, as the proverb says, everything has already been created-we are here to reinterpret, refine and develop it.

Tradition is rejuvenated
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