Ceramic Speakers

“A seamless marriage of drool-worthy design and audiophile-worthy sound.” Wired

“Joey Roth Ceramic Speakers ooze style with the same ease with which they produce sound.” Uncrate

“It’s the most original, interesting and fine-sounding system I’ve come across in a long time” Financial Times

Speakers + Amp

Bluetooth Receiver

Reviews

UNCRATE

“Joey Roth Ceramic Speakers ooze style with the same ease with which they produce sound. ”
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FINANCIAL TIMES

“It’s the most original, interesting and fine-sounding system I’ve come across in a long time for a work desk or small room.”
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WIRED

“A seamless marriage of drool-worthy design and audiophile-worthy sound.”
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MEN’S JOURNAL

“The clearest and most nuanced sound we’ve ever heard on a system this size.”
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THE NEXT WEB

“Roth’s ceramic speakers are the absolute best that you’ll find in this price range.”
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GIZMODO

“It’s beautiful, but I can’t get over how lovely this thing sounds.”
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AUDIOPHILIA

“If you are in the market for a condo or office system, I urge you to hear Roth’s kit.”
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APARTMENT THERAPY

“Roth has created a set of porcelian speakers with a new matching subwoofer that beg to be used.”
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GEAR PATROL

“The third-generation of this 2.1 industrial design classic could easily be considered a design exercise — but it’s so much more.”
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TONEAUDIO

“Joey Roth’s system can be deemed an unquestioned success.”
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EVOLVER.FM

“These artisinal ceramic, wood, and cork speakers are cooler than your fixie.”
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ENGADGET

“Roth not only combined porcelain, wood and metal, but also minimally transformed each material to retain its individuality.”
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Specifications

Ceramic Speakers

Design: Sealed enclosure

Amplifier: 15 W/ channel T-amp, 89 dBA

Frequency Range: 70 Hz – 20 kHz

Driver: 4″, paper diaphragm, aluminum phase plug, neodymium magnet, die-cast basket

Dimensions (L x W x H): 10 x 5 x 7 in. (25.5 x 12.75 x 18.0 cm)

Weight: 12 lbs. (5.5 kg)

Subwoofer

Design: Sealed enclosure with passive radiator

Amplifier: 50 watt Class D

Frequency Range: 40 Hz – 200 Hz

Driver: 6.5″, paper diaphragm, neodymium magnet, die-cast basket

Dimensions (L x W x H) 12 x 7 x 7in. (30.5 x 18.0 x 18.0cm)

Weight: 14 lbs. (6.5 kg)

Bluetooth Receiver

Design: The Bluetooth receiver is built into the same steel, birch and cast iron enclosure as the Ceramic Speaker amp.

Technology: aptX Lossless

Bitrate: 96 KHz, 24 bit

Compatibility: Any Bluetooth capable device, including iOS7 devices. A standard RCA output connects the receiver to the Ceramic Speaker System, or any compatible stereo.

General

Supported Devices: iPods and other digital music players, tablets, computers, TVs, and turntables (with phono pre-amp)

Power Input: AC 100-240V, 50-60 Hz

Materials: Porcelain, Baltic birch, aluminum, cork

Signal Path Completely analog. As short as possible. No DSP or filters. Oxygen-free copper wiring source to driver.

FAQ

How do I connect the Subwoofer to earlier versions (versions 1 and 2) of the Ceramic Speakers?

The Subwoofer is fully compatible with all versions of the Ceramic Speakers. The included RCA to 3.5mm cable is used to connect the Subwoofer to the 3.5mm input on the back of your original amplifier. The new version 3 amplifier connects to the subwoofer using the included RCA to RCA cables.

How do I connect the Ceramic Speaker System to a record player?

Most record players require a phono pre-amp to connect to the Ceramic Speaker System. You would first connect the turntable to the pre-amp’s input, then the pre-amp’s output to the Ceramic Speaker System’s input.

What happens if a part breaks during shipping?

Any part of the system, including ceramic components, that is damaged during shipping or does not work upon arrival will be replaced immediately, free of charge.

Will the Ceramic Speaker System work with international outlets?

The system is compatible with 110v to 240v power mains, which covers every country in the world. The only adapter you will need is the simple, inexpensive type that converts the shape of the US plug to your country’s standard outlet. A voltage converter will not be necessary.

Photos by Ellie Baygulov