Wooden Speakers. Fact.

published 30 November 2010

Befuddling and bewitching in equal measures, the wooden iPhone sound dock from US brand Koostik is a must-have this Christmas for all those eco-conscious hipsters. Without any electronic support, the devices (made from solid wood) use smartly designed acoustic chambers to amplify sound.

In more simplistic terms, it works like a violin would, with the iPhone acting as the strings. Each device is hand-crafted from wood in walnut, cherry and birdseye maple. If you're looking to impress then go to Koostik for more info or check out this video to see how it all works.

As the video suggests, the Koostik dock is more suited to mellow jazz than heavy metal...

Prices start from £55 plus shipping. www.koostik.com

As Content Director of Shortlist, Marc likes nothing more than to compile endless lists of an evening by candlelight. He started out life as a movie writer for numerous (now defunct) magazines and soon found himself online - editing a gaggle of gadget sites, including TechRadar, Digital Camera World and Tom's Guide UK. At Shortlist you'll find him mostly writing about movies and tech, so no change there then.