Ricoh Space Age Headphones impress with a vintage rustic design - Yanko Design

"Ricoh is known for its office hardware solutions and the intricate timepieces it made for three decades. They crafted their own movements, including the R31 automatic, and there was a time they were considered right among the top watchmakers from Japan. The likes of Seiko, Citizen, and Orient, to be precise. Even though they have gone out of production, dupe models and old Ricoh watches, like quartz models, can be seen online."

"The designer has created three variants of these on-ear headphones: one having a muted-down look, another with a vintage feel, and the third with a more peppy look. We are going to focus more on the rustic one that has a dirt texture on the headband and cushions. This one is inspired by the original Ricoh Space Age Headphones, having a pretty similar look and feel."

Ricoh produced intricate timepieces for three decades and crafted its own movements such as the R31 automatic. Ricoh watches once ranked among top Japanese watchmakers alongside Seiko, Citizen, and Orient. Although Ricoh watch production has ceased, dupe models and vintage Ricoh quartz watches remain available online. The consumer technology market increasingly favors audio accessories like headphones and earbuds, presenting a potential new product avenue. Designer Aleksandr Shepelev created a Ricoh headphone concept inspired by 1970s Space Age aesthetics with three on-ear variants: muted, vintage (rustic), and peppy. The rustic variant features a dirt-textured headband and cushions reminiscent of original Ricoh Space Age Headphones. No specifications were provided, but expected features include modern codecs, respectable drivers, and active noise cancellation to improve isolation.

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