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Build your own Sound Egg Chair today!

A.C. — Fri, 17 Dec 2010 14:48:36 +0000

Since you’re sure to spend countless hours ensconced in your Sound Egg, you should get the look, feel and features that you really want. One of the huge perks of the Egg Chair is that it can be customized to suit your specific aesthetic and audio-related needs. The Sound Egg order section allows you to see just what you’ll be getting, eliminating guesswork and making it a snap to design the chair of your dreams.

Customizing Your Very Own Egg Chair

The Flash-based Sound Egg order section boasts intuitive Build your own Sound Egg application that lets you pinpoint the precise specifications of your egg chair.

Sections include:

Shell Color – Choose what the outside of your Egg Chair will look like; a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors are available.

Foam Color – Take your pick from a broad palette of different colors for the interior foam of your Sound Egg.

Seat Color – If you opt for the vinyl or leather seat, it can be customized with one of several different exhilarating colors.

Options – Click your way to the Egg Chair of your dreams! Options include a 5.1 receiver, a 22" LED screen and a monitor arm.

Creating the Sound Egg that’s right for you is an absolute breeze; check out the order section and design your very own Egg Chair today!

Don’t see the shell color you want? Send us your color choice and we will add your selection to the Sound Egg Builder.

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History of the Egg Chair

A.C. — Tue, 07 Dec 2010 19:28:02 +0000

Humans have a natural desire to be warm and protected. It’s surprising, then, that egg chairs aren’t more ubiquitous in today’s world. Every time an egg chair has appeared in pop culture – most notably in the films Men in Black, Sleepless in Seattle and Dazed and Confused, along with the television show Mork and Mindy, it has captured the public’s imagination in a major way. If you’ve ever wondered when the very first egg chair made its debut, why there aren’t more of them out there or where you can find one, this history of the egg chair is sure to captivate you.

The Womb Chair: The Precursor to the Egg Chair

Most experts agree that the “Womb Chair,” which was designed by Finnish-American architect and designer Eero Saarinen in 1948, was the precursor to the modern-day egg chair. Although the Womb Chair didn’t enclose the person who sat on it, it did wrap around him in a subtle way. Its name, of course, refers to a mother’s womb.

The Original Egg Chair Debuts in Copenhagen

The first piece of furniture that was officially dubbed the “egg chair” was a work by the Danish designer and architect Arne Jacobsen. Jacobsen designed the Egg Chair exclusively for the Radisson SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, where it caused quite a stir. It was only produced in very limited quantities and wasn’t made available for general purchase. Part of the reason for its limited release had to do with exclusivity – had the chair been mass-produced, it would have lost a lot of its allure. Another part of the reason for its limited release had to do with the fact that it was very difficult to produce.

Jacobsen Egg Chairs have since appeared in many different places; 999 of them were produced in honor of the 50th anniversary of the egg chair in 2008. Sightings of the Jacobsen Egg Chair have been made at a McDonald’s in London, as well as at a McDonald’s in Copenhagen – which is, of course, quite fitting.

The Ovalia Takes a New Spin on the Egg Chair

There’s no question that the Danish designer Henrik Thor-Larsen was heavily influenced by his compatriot, Arne Jacobsen. In 1968, Larsen debuted his own egg chair – which he christened the Ovalia – at the Scandinavian Furniture Fair. Unlike Jacobsen’s limited edition egg chair, though, Larsen’s Ovalia was mass produced. In fact, hundreds of Ovalia egg chairs were produced between 1968 and 1978, when production ceased. A much-ballyhooed relaunch of the Ovalia egg chair took place in 2005.

Sound Meets Comfort: The Egg Sound Chair Debuts

Looking back, it seems odd that the designers of the first egg chairs didn’t think to include surround sound audio in their creations. Of course, sound technology was a lot more expensive and complex in those days. Around the year 1976, though, Starkey Industries produced the first honest-to-goodness egg chair with speakers. Not a lot is known about the Starkey egg chair, but it undoubtedly set the stage for the audio-enabled egg chairs of the future.

Lee West’s Alpha Chamber Egg Chair

The 1970′s was an important decade for the egg chair. Around the same time that the Egg Sound Chair premiered, Lee West designed the Alpha Chamber egg chair. This egg chair was outfitted with speakers and was, apparently, relatively popular. The scene in Sleepless in Seattle, in which the boy named Jonah lounges in an egg chair, features a Lee West Alpha Chamber. In fact, many specimens from the 70′s exist to this day.

Egg Chairs versus Pod Chairs

Scenes in the films Men in Black and Dazed and Confused featured egg chairs that could more aptly be described as pod chairs. In fact, they very well could have been versions of the Ball Chair by Eero Aarnio. Many people interchangeably refer to ball chairs as pod chairs, and both names convey the round shape of this type of chair. Unlike the egg chair, these chairs do not boast oval shapes. Many people agree, though, that the appearance of the egg chair in Men in Black rekindled interest in these unique pieces of furniture.

The Sound Egg Chair: Today’s Hottest Egg Chair

As surprising as it may seem, egg chairs have existed – in one form or another – since the middle of the 20th century. For the 21st century, though, an exceptional and modern egg chair is on the market: the Sound Egg Chair by Acousticom. The Sound Egg Chair boasts impeccable audio capabilities, enveloping the user in an incredible surround sound experience. Furthermore, it can be custom-designed to suit anyone’s style needs. The Sound Egg Chair is currently available; by purchasing one, you can pay homage to the design innovations of several incredibly talented designers – and to the technical innovations of one of today’s best audio companies.

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The Perfect Demonstration Tool

A.C. — Mon, 01 Nov 2010 21:52:57 +0000

Thanks to its impeccable surround sound and audio capabilities, it’s natural to assume that the Sound Egg is strictly a multimedia chair. The Egg Chair has been taking the world of technology by storm with its incredible sound capabilities, but that’s only a small fraction of what it can do. Acousticom originally designed the Sound Egg to serve as a type of demonstration equipment; today, it’s being embraced by companies and organizations everywhere for that very purpose. If you’d like to impress trade show guests with demonstrations that truly immerse them in the action – while jazzing up your booth with an eye-catching centerpiece – look no further than the Sound Egg Chair.

Put on a Quality Demo without a Lot of Noise

Nothing can derail your trade show demonstrations quite like a lot of distracting background noise. At the same time, you certainly don’t want to interfere with other organizations’ demonstrations. The Sound Egg chair neatly takes care of both issues by allowing participants to enjoy full, rich sound in a noise-canceling environment. You can even set up several Sound Eggs in a row without hearing a peep from a single one of them. All the while, guests will be immersed in unforgettable sound experiences.

Attract Attention with High-Quality Design

The Sound Egg was designed to be used as a type of exhibitor equipment. Acousticom needed a way to demonstrate its noise-canceling technology at trade shows. It actually debuted as a form of tradeshow equipment, but it was quickly apparent that people were drawn to the Acousticom booth due to the Sound Egg’s unique and attractive appearance. Its smooth lines and bright, bold design capture the attention of passersby unlike anything else. It’s little wonder that so many organizations rent or buy Sound Eggs for their own trade show booths.

Form Meets Function for Trade Show Demonstrations

Finding a way to attract attention and putting on engaging, high-quality demos are important aspects of any trade show experience. With the Sound Egg, you can kill two birds with one very attractive stone. Whether you rent an Egg Chair or invest in one, you’re sure to be blown away by the difference that it makes for your audio and video demonstrations. Generating buzz at a busy trade show is a lot easier to do when you have a unique focal point, and the Sound Egg is the perfect option.

Learn more about using the Sound Egg for your demonstrations today! Email Doug Cochran by submitting your inquiries through our contact form. You may also contact Doug by phone: 574.293.0534 or 800-664-0534.

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5.1 Sound Egg Chair

The NEW SoundEgg.com

A.C. — Tue, 19 Oct 2010 21:50:56 +0000

Welcome to the new Soundegg.com! This site has been completely revamped, making it easier than ever for you to keep up with the latest news, information and announcements about the Sound Egg brand. This easy-to-navigate site is bursting at its seams with useful and helpful information. Not sure where to begin? Look below for a breakdown of the site’s most exciting features!

Videos and Photos – Immerse yourself in the world of the Sound Egg through thoughtfully produced and fully engaging photos and videos. Check back often – new content is added all the time!

Calendar - Stay in the loop about upcoming Sound Egg events through this frequently updated calendar.

Press Room – Find out what various media outlets are saying about Acousticom’s Sound Egg in this informative section.

Order Form – Use our flash-based order form to visualize your custom-designed Sound Egg. This intuitive feature allows you to pick and choose various colors and components in order to get a feel for what the final product will look like. Think of it as your personal virtual showroom!

About Us – Would you like to learn more about the people behind the Sound Egg surround sound chair? Click your way over to this fascinating section of the site.

We’re confident that you’re going to have as much fun visiting the Sound Egg website as we did creating it, so start clicking around right away. Get on board today’s most revolutionary audio device by immersing yourself in the new Soundegg.com website today!

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