arkwhat: arkcanary ii

‘arkcanary ii’ analog speakers for iPhone, designed by arkwhat

the creation of US-based arkwhat, ‘arkcanary ii’ is an analog acoustic speaker for iPhones.

the trumpet-shaped device simply amplifies sound from the iPhone’s built-in speaker. it clips directly onto the phone, and is compatible for use with the company’s foam arkhippo cases.

with renders and basic materials testing complete, the company is currently in talks with korean manufacturers to create an inexpensive, ecologically sound product, and is seeking funding through its kickstarter page.

a white ‘arkcanary ii’, shown with white ‘arkhippo’ case

view from back of an orange ‘arkcanary ii’

the device clips easily onto iPhones over the built-in speaker

full render of green model

blue ‘arkcanary ii’

image slideshow of the ‘arkcanary’