High Fidelity Goat

Developed in 2014, High Fidelity Goat is a seminal piece that explores the biological origins of sound amplification. This project is part of the FOUNDATIONS collection, which serves as the material outcome of the studio’s Master Research thesis, Bastardism, developed at the Design Academy Eindhoven. The piece acts as the "Animal Foundation" within a series of six perspectives on the origins and fundamentals of our built environment.

The design team conceived this piece as a literal translation of how animals naturally amplify sound. Just as vocal cords find resonance within a living body, this installation uses a natural goat skin attached to three speaker cones (high, medium, and bass). The result is a reflection on the concept of "fidelity," shifting the focus from technical precision to an organic, animal-produced literalness. The sound played through this system is not only rich and clear but also offers a tactile and visual experience, as the sound waves physically vibrate the skin and fur.

Technically, the High Fidelity Goat integrates professional audio components into a biological shell:

Three-way speaker system: Dedicated drivers for high, medium, and bass frequencies.

Wave divider and electronic components: Ensuring a balanced acoustic performance.

Materials: Natural goat skin and fur, which act as the resonant chamber.

Dimensions: Approximately 70 x 35 x 35 cm.

As an early milestone in the studio’s trajectory, High Fidelity Goat embodies the research-driven approach that defines its work. By hybridization of animal remains with industrial technology, the team challenges the "artificiality" of our environment and invites the user to touch, see, and feel the sound, proving that the most advanced technology can find its roots in the most primal biological structures.