Not neutral.

Sound systems built for presence, dynamics, and listening. Based in Montreal.

Two identical loudspeaker cabinets side by side, one in a dark walnut tint and one in pale natural birch, each topped with a JBL horn, against a yellow wall.

Loudspeakers

One cabinet, worked through finishes — pale birch, a walnut tint, and the pair together.

Inspired by Devon Turnbull's OJAS Art Bookshelf.

Driver
JBL Control 328C
Horn
JVC
Cable
Belden 9497
Posts
Dayton Audio BPA-38SN
Cabinet
Birch plywood
Port
Slot
A silver hammertone amplifier chassis with two exposed tubes, black transformer covers, a volume knob, a toggle switch, and a green pilot light, on a dark surface against a yellow wall.

6BM8 tube amplifier

A 2.7 W ultralinear single-ended amplifier built around the 6BM8, for high-efficiency speakers.

Valve
6BM8
Output
2.7 W
Topology
Ultralinear single-ended
François seated cross-legged on a low cushioned seat in a Japanese interior with slatted wood walls, looking to the side.

At Karimoku Research

A visit to Karimoku Research in Japan, with Devon Turnbull — craftsmanship, acoustics, materiality, and culture.

With Devon Turnbull (@devonojas), at Karimoku Research (@karimoku_research).