Gold Audio and Sound Equipment Design · 2025
Tresound Mini Desktop Bluetooth Speaker
- A' Design Award 2025 Gold Winner in Audio and Sound Equipment Design
- Awarded April 15, 2025
- CLIENT: Trettitre
- Estimated Number of Design Views: 93,951
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About Tresound Mini Desktop Bluetooth Speaker
Tresound mini desktop Bluetooth speaker. Touch operation, switch, and status indication are integrated into the top indicator light. 360 degree surround sound range, TWS paired with left and right channel stereo, enjoy an immersive music scene. The all metal body has undergone CNC and secondary oxidation to show different textures of matte. It's a stylish desktop speaker with aesthetics.
This remarkable audio device, recognized with distinction at a prestigious international design competition, exemplifies the contemporary movement toward elevating everyday technological objects into the realm of sculptural art, drawing upon traditions of geometric abstraction and minimalist form-making that trace lineage through twentieth-century design movements while speaking distinctly to present sensibilities. The designer demonstrates exceptional command of volumetric composition, employing the cone as primary geometric generator, a form carrying rich associations across architectural history from ancient sacred structures to modernist towers, here reinterpreted at intimate domestic scale with precision that suggests both digital manufacturing capabilities and artisanal attention to detail. The material palette reveals sophisticated understanding of surface expression, with the matte charcoal finish absorbing and softening light in ways that dematerialize the object's mass while the strategic amber illumination at apex and base introduces warmth and apparent life into the technological form. Technical achievement manifests most evidently in the acoustic grille section, where vertical perforations create visual rhythm and transparency while presumably serving acoustic function, this integration of form and utility embodying principles central to design excellence across traditions. The compositional decision to present the speaker against an atmospherically graduated backdrop, combined with the subtle reflection upon the supporting surface, transforms product documentation into contemplative portrait, inviting extended viewing and appreciation of proportional relationships, surface qualities, and the interplay of geometric elements. Thematic resonances extend toward considerations of technology's place within domestic environments, the humanization of electronic devices through thoughtful design, and the continuing dialogue between functional necessity and aesthetic aspiration that animates the best industrial design. The warm amber accents suggest perhaps a hearth-like quality, transforming the audio device into a source of both sonic and visual warmth within interior spaces. Viewers might contemplate how geometric purity can coexist with sensory warmth, and what qualities transform utilitarian objects into cherished possessions.
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- Unique Properties
- TreSound mini desktop bluetooth speaker. Touch operation, switch, and status indication are integrated into the top indicator light. 360° surround sound range, TWS paired with left and right channel stereo, enjoy an immersive music scene. The all-metal body has undergone CNC and secondary oxidation to show different textures of matte. It's a stylish desktop speaker with aesthetics.
- Dimensions & Packaging
- SPECIFICATIONS:
Input: USB-C 5V/3A, Capacity: 5200mAh, Charging Time: 2h, Bluetooth: 5.3, Speaker：1*1.0"Tweeter, 1*2.75"Woofer, Sound Direction: 360° Surround Sound, TWS: 1+1, Woofer Sensitivity: 83dB, Max SPL: >92dB, Frequency Response: 50Hz-20KHz (±3dB), THD: - Tags
- Bluetooth, Speaker
- Production Technology
- The appearance of the mountain shape conforms to the principles of speaker acoustics, with high peaks (high pitched) and thick valleys (mid to low pitched). The all metal body is made of recycled aluminum and stamped, processed by CNC. After secondary oxidation, it presents two different mechanisms: matte and bright, full of futuristic feeling. Touch operation, switch, and status indicator integrated into the top indicator light, simple to use and fun. 360° surround sound range, two speakers placed on both sides of the monitor can be paired with TWS for left and right channel stereo sound, enjoying an immersive music scene. 10+hours of battery life, 2 ambient lighting effects, outdoor camping, let go of all anxiety. It is a stylish desktop with an aesthetic speaker.
- Design Challenge
- The appearance of the mountain shape conforms to the principles of speaker acoustics, with high peaks (high pitched) and thick valleys (mid to low pitched). The all metal body is made of recycled aluminum and stamped, processed by CNC. After secondary oxidation, it presents two different mechanisms: matte and bright, full of futuristic feeling. Touch operation, switch, and status indicator integrated into the top indicator light, simple to use and fun. 360° surround sound range, two speakers placed on both sides of the monitor can be paired with TWS for left and right channel stereo sound, enjoying an immersive music scene. 10+hours of battery life, 2 ambient lighting effects, outdoor camping, let go of all anxiety. It is a stylish desktop with an aesthetic speaker.
- Project Duration
- March 2023
- Operation Flow
- The top indicator light shows the switch and status of speaker.
Long press for 2 seconds, the ambient light is on, creating a beautiful sense of ambiance.
It is a balance between simplicity, practicality, and aesthetics.
• Long press: on / off:
• Short press: switch ambient light effect;
• Double click: pause / play. - Research
- The sound guiding structure in the shape of a flying saucer efficiently diffuses high and low pitched sound waves 360° to the surrounding area, without the need for users to consider placement. High hardness aviation aluminum ensures the strength of the aircraft body while effectively avoiding resonance in acoustic characteristics, presenting pure sound quality. Compared to similar products, we pay more attention to the decorative significance of the speaker and the integration of the speaker with the desktop environment. The minimalist appearance and functionality bring consumers a convenient user experience, and also provide new aesthetic options for popular desktop enthusiasts. It can appear anywhere and blend perfectly.
- Inspiration
- With its minimalist appearance and operation, it is a Bluetooth speaker that satisfies young people’s desktop display of personality and is not picky about any matching scene. Sound installation art in various small spaces such as office desks, dining tables, bedrooms, coffee shops, etc. The appearance, sound, lighting and other aspects provide users with a comfortable and leisurely atmosphere.
- Image Credits
- Copyright : TRETTITRE
- Patents
- China design patent ZL 2022 3 0720450.3
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Grand Interview about Tresound Mini Desktop Bluetooth Speaker
The speaker was designed with simplicity and ease of use in mind, eliminating complicated functions that often cause frustration. Moreover, the act of touching light—a subtle yet intentional interaction—symbolizes both control over the present and hope for the future. With a gentle tap, past sounds are awakened, transmitted into the now, and gently diffused into what is yet to come.
We are thrilled to have found the perfect balance between acoustic structure and aesthetic design—the form of a mountain. The tweeter, midrange, and woofer, with their varying speaker sizes, naturally assemble into a conical arrangement. This configuration not only aligns with acoustic principles—delivering crisp highs and rich, resonant lows—but also mirrors the natural harmony of peaks and valleys.
Where Time Resonates. This speaker’s sonic identity is built around the idea of connecting past and future through touch and sound. Crafted from recycled aluminum to promote sustainability, it features a secondary anodizing finish that contrasts a matte, fine-sand-textured grille with lustrous metallic ends—visually embodying a forward-looking aesthetic.
The conical speaker arrangement presented us with challenges of sound loss and mid-high frequency cancellation. To address this, we experimented with various acoustic guiding methods. The combination of two tapered waveguide structures coincidentally formed a UFO-like shape. This "flying saucer" acoustic structure ultimately resolved the sound issues, eliminating placement restrictions for the speaker as it enables true 360° sound dispersion. Simultaneously, the UFO morphology perfectly aligns with our futuristic aesthetic vision.
Two TreSound mini speakers can be paired via TWS technology. When placed on either side of a desktop monitor, they create an immersive stereo soundstage, automatically configuring the left and right channels to deliver a doubled audio experience.
The indicator light on the top, the breathing light of the UFO-inspired acoustic structure, and the ambient light at the bottom each convey distinct functions. The indicator light shows Bluetooth connection status, the UFO breathing light pulses in sync with the user like a heartbeat, and the ambient light shifts through gradient colors to visualize the rhythm of the music.
Elements like gaming, movies, anime, fashion, and music have always resonated with every generation of youth. Futurism remains a timeless theme in style, as seen in the artistic works of Hajime Sorayama. This piece serves as an elegant accent in diverse settings, whether an office, café, or restaurant.
Sound quality is fundamentally linked to a speaker's size and weight. A chassis that is too small or light simply cannot deliver high-fidelity audio. That's why we meticulously balanced dimensions and mass. Thanks to its tapered design, the speaker offers reduced desktop footprint without compromising on internal volume or acoustic performance.
Simple to Use, Focused on Sound. Through market research and user experience analysis, we committed to a minimalist approach—both in aesthetics and functionality. By concentrating our efforts on hardware-software integration and acoustic tuning, we ensure that simplicity doesn't come at the cost of performance, delivering pure, high-quality sound that pleases the ear.
TreSound mini delivers both functional performance and aesthetic appeal, with a focus on spatial integration and interactive experience—aspects increasingly valued by users and essential to the future market. Merging sophisticated design with innovative materials and manufacturing techniques represents the way forward, paving the way for new explorations in audio device design.