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Co-founder and President, Konrad Bergström
Photo: Marshall
Photo: Marshall
Taking audio to new, ground – (and sound) breaking levels Lately there has been one name dominating music lovers favourite experiences; Zound Industries. Turning functional electronics into fashion, this stylish innovator has forever changed the way we look and listen to music. Breaking new ground, Zound Industries recently launched their quest to dominate in one of the largest and most competitive markets in the world, proving once again where the sound of the future will come from. By Astrid Eriksson | Photo: Jens Andersson
Personal and individual style is one of the most ‘tapped in’ markets in the world. Yet, few brands, makes and models have what it takes to stand out from the crowd and survive in an ever-changing, demanding climate such as the global design industry. Luckily, this has never been an issue for the always fashionable and never boring collections from Zound Industries. With headphones and sound systems that will not only provide amazing audio experience, but also lift to any environment and fashion statement, they stand alone at the top – far away from any competitor. Last month, Zound Industries broke new grounds by getting involved in the most competitive market in the world: mobile
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technology. Now presenting the phone Marshall London, the audio giant is on their way to further enhance people’s audio experiences both in quality, functionality and design. “We are constantly asking ourselves ‘how do people want to consume music?’ and the answers to this are what we build all our products and collections on,” Konrad Bergström, Co-Founder and President of Zound Industries says. “The mobile phone has been a long time coming and we are finally at a place where we believe both ourselves and the open market is ready for what we have to give: a smartphone by default, developed into the world’s greatest music device.”
With a cross-sound board, manual EQ features for a personalised and tailored sound, inputs’ and outputs’ enabling you to DJ and mix music straight from your phone, as well as highly qualitative recording features, Marshall London is a dream come true for all musicians, podcasters, writers, poets, artists and others who have a need or interest to record, mix and create on the go. “Musicians will have their studio with them, and music lovers and geeks will be able to personalise their own music experience with some of the best features, technology and innovations around. In addition to this the mobile is a beauty!” Bergström exclaims proudly. Just talking about it simply won’t do. Marshall London is something that needs to be experienced first hand. We promise you, it’s like nothing you’ve ever had in your pocket.
Marshall London is available via Telia (Scandinavia) and Marshallphones.com For more information, please visit: www.zoundindustries.com