SOUND STYLE
This isn’t the first time we’ve seen aesthetically outstanding ‘designer speakers’ that serve as functional décor, but this would be the first time that we don’t have to make a compromise between good looks and good sound quality.
While Yamaha has its fair share of grungy and ‘old-skool’ speaker designs on its list, the Restio appears to be one of its latest efforts to cater towards the sleek and contemporary designs of the modern home. And unlike the myriad of loud, and sometimes obnoxious, designs that can be found in the market, the Restio maintains a strong character of its own through a subtle and versatile appearance.
While Yamaha has its fair share of grungy and ‘old-skool’ speaker designs on its list, the Restio appears to be one of its latest efforts to cater towards the sleek and contemporary designs of the modern home. And unlike the myriad of loud, and sometimes obnoxious, designs that can be found in the market, the Restio maintains a strong character of its own through a subtle and versatile appearance.
Restio weight and size is well-hidden, and is designed to seamlessly blend in and complement its surroundings. It features a square-shaped head unit which comes in four colors, each with a matching alphanumeric display in the middle, to complement a wide range of environments. The large display looks great when turned on, and is easy to read from across the room. And though you can control it with a remote control that comes with the system, all the controls can also be executed at the console itself. So you won’t be left helpless if you lose the remote.
The head unit itself is only about 9cm thick and is mounted on a half-moon base. The design of the base is such that it allows you to place it as closely to the wall as possible. A circular base can also be added to the stand for extra stability if you’d like to place the Restio away from the wall. Or if you would prefer, you also have the option of doing away with the stand altogether and mounting its 12kg head unit to the wall.
The head unit itself is only about 9cm thick and is mounted on a half-moon base. The design of the base is such that it allows you to place it as closely to the wall as possible. A circular base can also be added to the stand for extra stability if you’d like to place the Restio away from the wall. Or if you would prefer, you also have the option of doing away with the stand altogether and mounting its 12kg head unit to the wall.
Head-turning aesthetics aside, the Restio is also equipped with equally satisfying and versatile audio capabilities. Despite its slim and compact proportions, the Restio’s dual 10cm woofers and dual 3cm softdome tweeters are able to produce quality sound with powerful, premium bass tones.
Versatility comes in the form of its ample list of input options, sporting an iPhone/iPod dock, 3.5mm STEREO mini Jack, CD player, AM/FM tuner, and even a USB slot that plays audio files straight from the stick.
For those who have trouble waking up to the mouse-like volume found on most smartphones today, the Restio also serves as a clock with an alarm capable of waking you and your neighbours up. Of course, it was designed to not give you a rude shock. Instead, it plays your programmed music source without the high frequencies to gently wake you up, and gradually deploys the rest of the frequencies to get you moving. The last step of the alarm is a beeping that goes for the kill.
For those who have trouble waking up to the mouse-like volume found on most smartphones today, the Restio also serves as a clock with an alarm capable of waking you and your neighbours up. Of course, it was designed to not give you a rude shock. Instead, it plays your programmed music source without the high frequencies to gently wake you up, and gradually deploys the rest of the frequencies to get you moving. The last step of the alarm is a beeping that goes for the kill.
Priced at RM2990, the Yamaha ISX-800 Restio is a nifty and impressive piece of audio equipment and decoration piece that sets itself apart from the rest with its well-balanced combination of aesthetic appeal, functionality, and sound quality. It would appear that as our phones and laptops get slimmer and more powerful, so do our home speakers.
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