Soundpotai: the designer speaker that makes listening multisensory
A speaker can simply play music. Or it can transform the way you experience it. Soundpotai is a sustainably designed, multi-sensory speaker that transmits sound through matter, making it perceptible not only to the ear but also to the body . It's not just a speaker: the surface itself vibrates and becomes a natural sounding board . The result is a warm, diffused, enveloping sound that changes the quality of your home space. It's a furnishing object that combines music, matter, and well-being, perfect for creating a relaxation corner in your home , accompanying moments of meditation, or simply experiencing listening more deeply.
Gentle vibration technology
In a world increasingly filled with advanced technologies, yet increasingly disconnected from deep feelings , the universal need to reconnect with oneself is growing. Mental distress, sensory loneliness, and emotional overstimulation are now widespread experiences, regardless of age, ability, or context. For this reason, music therapy today should not be a discipline for the few, but a resource accessible to all. Vibrations act on a profound level, bringing us back to the body, to the breath, to the reality of the self .
Immersive exhibitions aren't just projected images and sounds: with Soundpotai, they become experiences that engage all the senses. The vibrations of our patented sound design transform music into bodily perception, making the experience not only more immersive but also more inclusive for those with hearing impairments.
Soundpotai, the sound that comes from matter
Soundpotai is a patented eco-design multisensory speaker. It doesn't contain a traditional speaker: the material itself vibrates. Two internal transducers transform the cardboard surface into a natural sound box, capable of diffusing warm and enveloping sound. The music doesn't originate from a single point: the object resonates as a whole, creating a softer and more immersive environment.
Soundpotai works like the soundboard of a musical instrument. It connects via Bluetooth to any device and lets you listen to your favorite music, but with a different perceptual quality. Matter and air work together to generate 360° diffusion, less directional than a traditional speaker. The sound is not frontal: it is distributed throughout the space and alters its presence.
It's a sensory experience to be enjoyed. You can listen to it, touch it, hold it close, even hug it. A simple material transforms into music, making listening more physical and personal. Perfect for homes, professional studios, or shared spaces, it can accompany moments of relaxation, meditation, or music therapy sessions , offering a different and more immersive way to experience sound.
The musical pouf
The origin of sound
In many ancient cultures, sound was considered more than just music. In Vedic texts, Pythagorean philosophy, and various symbolic traditions, vibration represented a principle of order and connection.
Today we know that sound is, first and foremost, vibration . Every sound propagates through the air and materials, setting in motion whatever it encounters. It is a concrete physical phenomenon, capable of influencing the perception of space and the quality of listening.
Vibration is therefore not just an abstract concept, but a real experience: it changes the way we feel, inhabit, and experience an environment. From this awareness, Soundpotai was born. A designer speaker that combines material and technology to transform sound into a tangible, multisensory experience.
holistic wellness
From vibrations to well-being
In many contemporary practices—from sound meditation to music therapy —sound is used to promote relaxation, concentration, and presence. Not to "do something" for us, but to create conditions in which the body can relax and listening becomes more conscious.
Soundpotai fits into this dimension in a simple and concrete way. It doesn't add effects, it doesn't promise transformations. It transmits sound through matter, making it more diffuse, more enveloping, more perceptible.
When the surface vibrates, listening changes . It becomes less directional, less aggressive, more immersive . The space softens, attention slows, perception broadens . It is a design object, but also a personal space . A contemporary place to stop, breathe, and rediscover a more natural rhythm. This listening experience—which involves body, environment, and relationship—is what we call The Sound of Healing. Not a therapeutic promise, but a different way of experiencing sound.
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4% VAT relief for those who qualify
The Soundpotai speaker is eligible for a reduced VAT rate of 4% for people with recognized disabilities, according to current legislation. If you qualify for this discount, please contact us before purchasing: we'll guide you through the process and provide the necessary documentation.
Testimonials from Soundpotai users
people at the center
The story of a meeting that was anything but silent
Rippotai met with a cooperative that works with deaf children, who were given a sneak preview of the Soundpotai speaker. The result was thrilling.
Social Cooperative
Double Listening
"For our deaf children the
Music is not accessible. Soundpotai, the eco-friendly sound furniture, has been able to give our children (and adults) the thrill of perceiving music in a way they were never able to before. (…) Such an instrument has so much potential; we won't just be able to listen to music, but we'll also use it to convey to children the tactile and bodily sensation of the many other sounds around them. (…) It can also become a tool to support speech production."
FAQ
- With SOUNDPOTAI you can play music or listen to podcasts or audiobooks in a comfortable and immersive way.
- Inside, a mini Bluetooth amplifier controls two small vibration transmitters which in turn propagate sound waves across the surface of the beanbag, creating a clean, natural sound.
- To turn on SOUNDPOTAI, open the pop-up lid, turn on the amplifier's switch, and connect it to your device via Bluetooth.
- It can be connected to the mains or operated with batteries.
- Instructions included.
SOUNDPOTAI is a Bluetooth speaker and a decorative accessory that can be used as a pouf or coffee table. It supports a weight of over 90 kg.
SOUNDPOTAI is the patented sound furniture that transforms listening to music into an inclusive, multisensory experience by replicating the same physical principle as the sound boxes of musical instruments. The beanbag transmits sound vibrations to the body in such an enveloping way that even the hearing impaired can perceive the music.
SOUNDPOTAI perfectly adheres to eco-design principles; each component is removable and repairable. Each part can be disposed of separately in the recycling bin at the end of its lifespan. The main supporting structure is made entirely of sturdy and durable certified cardboard, designed for glue-free assembly. The various graphics and textures available are printed with GreenGuard certified VOC-free inks, meaning SOUNDPOTAI does not release harmful substances into the air.
SOUNDPOTAI is also available with 4% VAT. This version is reserved for people who are entitled to the reduced VAT relief. They can send us the documents certifying this right to info@rippotai.it .
- Soundpotai is available in two different sizes: (width x height x depth)
40 x 40 x 40 cm
80 x 40 x 40 cm - Materials: We have selected an ultra-resistant and eco-friendly certified cardboard with a thickness of 1.4 cm which ensures a sturdy and comfortable seat.
- The lid is retractable
- The internal structure guarantees stability to the seat, supporting over 90 kg
- We designed the integrated handles so you can easily carry it anywhere
- The graphic inks are certified VOC FREE: long-lasting, natural, non-toxic, ecological
- The assembly is made with the exclusive Rippotai interlocking system without glue
- Electrical accessories included: power supply
- 30 Watt Bluetooth amplifier
- The design and production are 100% made in Italy, carried out in our laboratories