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title: "Audio products in metal"
canonical: "https://curatedmetal.studio/categories/audio"
release_id: "summer-2026"
release_label: "Summer 2026"
release_status: "active"
published_at: "2026-08-01"
last_reviewed: "2026-08-05"
---

# Audio products in metal

Metal audio products use rigidity, mass, and precision machining to support durable enclosures, controls, hinges, and acoustic structures.

## How we select

We prioritize products where the metal contributes to structure, heat management, acoustic stability, or long-term serviceability instead of acting as a thin cosmetic skin.

## Products

- [ASTRU by Meze Audio](https://curatedmetal.studio/products/meze-audio-astru/index.md) - $899 USD. Titanium-shell in-ear monitor with a metal-coated composite driver and premium cable system.
- [TP-7 field recorder by teenage engineering](https://curatedmetal.studio/products/tp-7-aluminum/index.md) - $1,499 USD. The natural-aluminum edition of the pocket-size field recorder with a motorized reel and 128 GB of storage.
- [Beosound Explore Ferrari Edition by Bang & Olufsen](https://curatedmetal.studio/products/bang-and-olufsen-beosound-explore-ferrari-edition/index.md) - $349 USD. Rugged portable Bluetooth speaker, Ferrari edition.
- [Beosound A5 by Bang & Olufsen](https://curatedmetal.studio/products/bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a5-spaced-aluminium/index.md) - $2,050 USD. Premium portable speaker in the all-metal finish only.

## Common questions

### Why is metal used in premium audio equipment?

A rigid metal enclosure can resist flex, protect internal components, manage heat, and provide precise mounting points for drivers, controls, and connectors.

### Is a heavier audio product always better?

No. Useful mass can improve stability, but acoustic design, component quality, comfort, repairability, and software support matter more than weight alone.