Wooden Cradle Amplifies iPhone Sound Medina, MN (November 7, 2013) – Rockler Woodworking and Hardware has introduced the Koostik Kit, a free-standing wooden cradle that fits any model of the Apple iPhone and uses passive amplification to boost the iPhone's sound to a higher volume.
The cradle is made of intricately shaped cherry wood, which creates acoustic properties that amplify the sound volume by two to four times without using any electrical power beyond that of the iPhone. Users of the iPhones then can simply cue up a playlist, set the phone in the Koostik cradle, and instantly take advantage of the amplified sound throughout the room.
No Additional Power Needed
"When the iPhone is placed in the Koostik cradle, the music is instantly amplified due to the carefully designed sound channels and acoustic chambers,” Scott Ekman, Rockler's marketing VP, said. “The sound will fill the room without using any additional power beyond what the iPhone uses to operate. We think do-it-yourselfers will enjoy building the Koostik to give as a gift or to keep for themselves."
he Koostik Kit contains two rectangular pieces of unfinished, solid cherry wood – the faceplate and the cradle – and allows users to determine the final shape by beveling the edges if desired and choosing a custom finish to apply to the exterior.
The Koostik is assembled by gluing the faceplate to the cradle, and detailed instructions are included. The pre-machined cradle slot fits all versions of the iPhone, according to Rockler.
