France-based wireless specialist Parrot has unveiled a new range of its Philippe Starck-designed Zikmu iPod speaker docks.
The new Parrot ‘Zikmu in colour’ range builds on the original black with new versions in white, grey or a soft shade of lime green (this year’s big fashion shade, apparently).
Parrot Zikmu by Philippe Starck
The Zikmu includes an iPod dock in the top of its tower but can also connect to a local network via Wi-Fi or stream directly from a mobile phone via Bluetooth. Each speaker is effectively a self-contained 2.1 system, with full-range stereo drivers facing in opposite directions and a subwoofer in the base.
Henri Seydoux, founder of Parrot, said: “With the ‘Zikmu in color’ collection, we pursue the idea of a high-tech product which is part of everyday life, in the same way as a piece of furniture or a decorative object. You choose it because you like it, because you will live well with it.”
The Parrot ‘Zikmu in colour’ range will be available from April 2010 for £1,000.