Hype Is a Tiny Omnidirectional Speaker That Packs a Hi-Fi Punch

There are countless quality portable speaker options out there, but few set themselves apart from the pack as far as aesthetics go. That doesn't apply to the Hype, which takes a design-driven approach to the tried-and-true device. Conceptualized by Namik Yigit Ildas, the Hype eschews plastics and metals in favor of wood and textiles and employs a top that functions as both a power button and volume dial. Beneath its grey textile, the Hype is no slouch either, employing two mid-range speakers alo...