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Who designs casework for audio components?

Are there industrial design firms that specialize in designing audio component casework? How many manufacturers design their own products in-house? The design of the casework is an important part of brand recognition/appeal and unless cost is an extremely important factor it deserves serious attention. Lots of factors to think about: dimensions, shape, color, materials used, layout, user interface, etc. Who does the design work?
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budrew OP
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I agree the Edge stuff is unbearable. They probably wanted to make a statement, but in my view it's the wrong statement. Expensive to make too.

One thing that I definately prefer is a volume knob instead of buttons. A knob is quick and easy to use. Buttons are generally fixed in how fast they change the volume. Give me a big cherry-wood Blue Circle knob anyday!
budrew OP
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Actually, I heard Gilbert mention on his web site forum working on a top secret headphone system project. But it's probably shaped like a big, blue hat (with built-in earspeakers?)!

I like Gilbert's understated, somewhat funky styling.
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