Here’s something most self-identifying audiophiles won’t willingly admit: aesthetics plays an important part in decision-making when looking to add speakers, turntables, amplifiers, and other components to a home stereo system. Good looking gear has become a vibe all over again, but specifically vintage-style components from an era characterized by designs intended to blend into home decor. Thankfully, the home audio and turntable specialists at Pro-Ject have no qualms about considering the importance of color and design as evidenced by their Colourful Audio System line.
Anyone who has done even a tiny bit of research about turntables has probably seen Pro-Ject’s Debut Carbon EVO at one time or another. It’s the brand’s top seller, making it an ideal choice for the centerpiece of an analog-focused sound system.
But the allure of the Colourful Audio System is evident in its name. Where many audio brands sell complementary components separately, Pro-Ject has done something so obvious it’s perplexing more brand’s have not already followed suit. Instead of prepackaging systems by size, amplification, or application, the all-in-one Colourful Audio System is color-coordinated across 5 satin painted finishes – Golden Yellow, Steel Blue, Fir Green, White, and Black – alongside an organic Walnut finish. In doing so, Pro-Ject has eliminated the guesswork associated with picking out the right components and the deliberation of how it all looks within its intended space.
Pro-Ject pairs the turntable with their own MaiA S3, a micro amplifier equipped to handle up to 8 different input devices, stream from connected mobile devices, and power a pair of Speaker Box 5 S2 2-way monitor speakers. Optional speaker stands are also available.
Only the MaiA S3 amplifier is left untouched by color, but is also small enough in size not to distract from the colorful impact of turntable and speakers.
Everything from special rubber feet for optimal isolation from speaker vibrations to high quality cables are included to accommodate easy listening immediately after unpacking and connecting the 4-piece system. The Colourful Audio System’s €1,799.00 price tag may denotes this isn’t a budget solution, but instead an investment in something beautiful.
To explore all the options and colorways, visit project-audio.com.
