Driven by Gen Z and Millennial music enthusiasts, the market for vinyl records has exploded.
For the majority of 18-30 year olds living in urban apartments, space is at a premium. Traditional turntables in the market do not easily fit on console tables or desks.
Jensen is the first turntable optimized for a compact footprint, making vinyls and turntables even more accessible.
Preserving the analog experience of a turntable was paramount in this new form. Just like a traditional turntable, playing a vinyl requires tactile input from the listener.
Special attention was given to the mechanics and textures. The “halo” effect of the record spinning is a novel but very familiar satisfaction.
The record itself spins through the use of rubber rollers on the bottom of the vinyl slot while the ejectable “puck” provides a fixed point of rotation.
The arm and needle are concealed within the enclosure, and are lowered and raised using the Needle Control mechanism.
Like a typical turntable, the arm progressively makes its way to the center of the record as it plays.
New mechanics
Innovative form
The inspiration
Jensen Turntable Speaker
NewStar Winner
C-IDEA International Design Awards, Germany 2023
Best in Category Winner
LOOP Design Awards 2023
Integrated turntable and active bookshelf speaker. Designed for small spaces.
ID
2023