JVCKenwood unveils WDS-01 wireless speaker with pure wood driver and cabinet
JVCKenwood has unveiled the WDS-01 wireless speaker with a unique, pure wood driver. The custom-made speaker can be ordered with cedar, oak, pine, spruce, or dark walnut cabinets.
The WDS-01 uses 60 mm wood cone drivers to reproduce standard SBC streaming audio over Bluetooth 4.2 connections. Wireless audio sources can be placed up to 10 meters away (33 ft.). The speaker also has an aux in port for connecting wired audio sources.
The rechargeable lithium-ion battery can drive the 6-watt speaker for up to eight hours. The battery takes 4.5 hours to recharge using a USB-C power supply.
The JVCKenwood WDS-01 wireless wood speaker will go on sale on March 28 with a limited production of 100 units and ship approximately a month after ordering. The cedar and pine models have an MSRP of 38,500 yen (~$255), the oak and spruce models have an MSRP of 55,000 yen (~$365), and the walnut model has an MSRP of 82,500 yen (~$545). The first 30 buyers will receive natural beeswax cream to protect the wood surfaces.
Readers wanting something more portable can look at the JVC HA-FW01 earbuds that use wood dome diaphragms (sold here on Amazon).
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March 24, 2025
You can choose according to your taste and lifestyle from the tone as well as the texture and scent of natural wood.
Trial sales of speakers that "melt the sound of wood and weave a rich daily life" have begun.
~A project from the Innovation Design Center that practices customer-oriented design management~
JVCKENWOOD Corporation is based on the concept of "the sound of wood blends into a rich daily life", and by combining the material and structure of the cabinet, not only the tone but also the Trial sales of speakers, which can be selected according to your taste and lifestyle based on the feel and scent of natural wood, will start on Friday, March 28. This product is completely made-to-order.
This project is based on the Innovation Design Center (hereinafter referred to as "IDeC"), which was established in October 2023 as an organization that practices customer-oriented design management to create and discover new business opportunities.It is a project that originated.
About product
This product is based on the concept of "the sound of wood blends in and weaves a rich daily life", and uses wood for the diaphragm. By storing the speaker unit in a natural wood cabinet, it is a wireless speaker that allows you to enjoy a rich sound like a musical instrument. Two patterns of cabinet structures are available: one in which boards are laminated together and one in which square timbers are hollowed out*1. In addition, the cabinet is made of natural wood of five types*2 (cedar, pine, oak, spruce, and walnut) for musical instruments, interiors, and furniture. The combination of materials and construction of the cabinet allows you to choose from a variety of options to suit your taste and lifestyle.
*1: At the time of press release, only the laminated structure will be developed. Hollowed-out structures are added to the lineup sequentially.
*2: The lineup of natural wood types will be added sequentially.
The range of sound that is likely to resonate depends on the nature of the wood, such as the hardness and weight of the cabinet. In addition, the tone is different between a structure in which boards are glued together and a structure in which square timbers are cut out and there are no joints. You can choose your favorite tone, such as searching for a sound that suits your favorite music genre or using the same material as your favorite instrument. With a simple design that makes use of the texture of wood, you can match it with your favorite furniture or place it on the dining table to enjoy a meal with your favorite music. Special site: www.jvckenwood.com/jp/business/wood-speaker/
Background of Project
In recent years, with the diversification of lifestyles, users' needs for products have become more complex, and it is not uncommon for excellent features and reasonable prices to be a deciding factor in purchasing. Therefore, in addition to providing "relatable stories and experiences," we will start trial sales of speakers that can be selected according to their tastes and lifestyles. Sticking to Made in Japan, we propose a simple design that makes use of the texture of wood and the texture and scent of natural wood as a speaker that "weaves a rich daily life".
In addition, this project will be a project from IDeC, which practices customer-oriented design management, and from its idea in September 2024, after producing prototypes and exhibiting at exhibitions, it will be about In a short period of 6 months, we were able to sell it on a trial basis.
About trial sales
This product is completely made-to-order. Orders will be accepted at our official online store "JVCKENWOOD Store" from Friday, March 28th. In addition, as an opportunity for you to actually see, hear, smell, and touch this product, we will hold an exhibition as follows. The exhibition will introduce the stories behind the changes in the materials of wood and the rich experiences that resonate with the five senses.
[Exhibition Overview]
Date & Time: March 28 (Fri) 15:00~20:00
Location: LEON'S COFFEE Kanda store (1-14-1 Kanda-Suda-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo)
*Pre-registration is not required.
*Exhibitions will be held sequentially in the future. Please refer to the special website for details.
Inquiries regarding this matter
【Sales Contact】 JVCKENWOOD Innovation Design Center E-mail:[email protected] 〒221-0022 Kanagawa Prefecture Yokohama City Kanagawa Ward Moriya-cho 3-12 The contents of this document are current at the time of publication. Please note that the information may differ from the latest information. www.jvckenwood.com
