Manufacturer's description
OB–4 is our ultra thin 'orthobook' bluetooth loudspeaker with a sound larger than its appearance and really long battery life. discover deep bass and crystal clear, open and natural audio that fills the entire room.
listen using line-in, bluetooth, FM radio and disk mode. the unique mechanized interface is minimal with intuitive functionality. yet if you look beneath the surface, there's more than meets the eye.
ultimate portable loudspeaker
made to be played wherever you need, however you want. outside on the porch, at a picnic, or take it from your home to your holiday. then use your custom mesh carry bag to play OB–4 on the move.
or why not give it a home in your kitchen? the adjustable handle not only houses an extra antenna, but makes it a breeze to carry – it can also be used as a stand for a more relaxed listening position.
natural sound
four tailor-engineered speaker elements deliver pure quality sound and a stereo field that fills the entire room. a flow-optimized bass reflex duct delivers deep natural bass.
72 hrs listening
on one charge you can listen to the radio for three sleepless days (nothing we recommend) or get 40 hours of listening via bluetooth. all thanks to the high capacity li-on battery.
the wireless part
OB–4 is a wireless speaker that supports bluetooth classic for audio streaming and bluetooth low energy for wireless volume control via the orthoplay app and ortho remote.
slim and portable
big sound in a small package. OB–4's compact size and built-in handle means you can take quality sound anywhere, from your living room to the studio and beyond.
motorized user interface
use your fingers to grab, spin and interact with the sound. digital-motion controlled volume knob and tape reel. we call it the next level of user experience.
turn your mind on with disk mode
beyond the traditional features like line-in, bluetooth and FM radio, you can find disk mode. this is where
we update OB–4 with new features that push beyond the usual. it's our public research space where we
explore and prototype everything that THIS MEDIA INSTRUMENT COULD BE. right now, functions on disk include: ambient, karma, metronome, noise and loop. the orthoplay app is where we reveal the latest updates.
what's all the hocus pocus about?
have you ever wished you could instantly rewind when listening to the radio to hear the title of the song just played? OB–4 memorizes everything you listen to on an endless looping tape*. rewind, time-bend, loop, keep time or zone out, all at the flick of your fingertips. on purpose, or by accident. OB–4 let's you listen like never before, and that's just the beginning of its many magic tricks.
*ROLLING 2 HOUR RECORDING
magic studio monitor
the low latency line input makes OB–4 the ideal portable studio speaker. plug-in your instruments,
a record player, any device that has an audio output. or use the fm signal to connect to OP–1 field.
while you play, use OB–4 as part of the performance. play around with ambient mode, use the metronome to keep time, or loop your beats to create something new. live remix and experiment in the moment.
- Dimensions: 232.5 x 284 x 57.5 mm
- Weight: 1.7 kg
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
Product Overview
Manufacturer's description
OB–4 is our ultra thin 'orthobook' bluetooth loudspeaker with a sound larger than its appearance and really long battery life. discover deep bass and crystal clear, open and natural audio that fills the entire room.
listen using line-in, bluetooth, FM radio and disk mode. the unique mechanized interface is minimal with intuitive functionality. yet if you look beneath the surface, there's more than meets the eye.
ultimate portable loudspeaker
made to be played wherever you need, however you want. outside on the porch, at a picnic, or take it from your home to your holiday. then use your custom mesh carry bag to play OB–4 on the move.
or why not give it a home in your kitchen? the adjustable handle not only houses an extra antenna, but makes it a breeze to carry – it can also be used as a stand for a more relaxed listening position.
natural sound
four tailor-engineered speaker elements deliver pure quality sound and a stereo field that fills the entire room. a flow-optimized bass reflex duct delivers deep natural bass.
72 hrs listening
on one charge you can listen to the radio for three sleepless days (nothing we recommend) or get 40 hours of listening via bluetooth. all thanks to the high capacity li-on battery.
the wireless part
OB–4 is a wireless speaker that supports bluetooth classic for audio streaming and bluetooth low energy for wireless volume control via the orthoplay app and ortho remote.
slim and portable
big sound in a small package. OB–4's compact size and built-in handle means you can take quality sound anywhere, from your living room to the studio and beyond.
motorized user interface
use your fingers to grab, spin and interact with the sound. digital-motion controlled volume knob and tape reel. we call it the next level of user experience.
turn your mind on with disk mode
beyond the traditional features like line-in, bluetooth and FM radio, you can find disk mode. this is where
we update OB–4 with new features that push beyond the usual. it's our public research space where we
explore and prototype everything that THIS MEDIA INSTRUMENT COULD BE. right now, functions on disk include: ambient, karma, metronome, noise and loop. the orthoplay app is where we reveal the latest updates.
what's all the hocus pocus about?
have you ever wished you could instantly rewind when listening to the radio to hear the title of the song just played? OB–4 memorizes everything you listen to on an endless looping tape*. rewind, time-bend, loop, keep time or zone out, all at the flick of your fingertips. on purpose, or by accident. OB–4 let's you listen like never before, and that's just the beginning of its many magic tricks.
*ROLLING 2 HOUR RECORDING
magic studio monitor
the low latency line input makes OB–4 the ideal portable studio speaker. plug-in your instruments,
a record player, any device that has an audio output. or use the fm signal to connect to OP–1 field.
while you play, use OB–4 as part of the performance. play around with ambient mode, use the metronome to keep time, or loop your beats to create something new. live remix and experiment in the moment.
Technical Specs
Shipping Details
How much is my shipping?
Shipping is automatically calculated before you submit your payment information. Simply add items to your cart and proceed to the checkout page, where you'll be offered shipping options and their prices. In the UK it's normally around £4 for order values under £150, and free above that. Shipping to mainland EU is typically between £7 and £20, depending on the shipping method and the size and weight of the order.
Do you ship to my country?
Almost certainly - the site will give you an estimate of shipping costs if you add an item to the cart and then enter your country and postcode. If you have specific requirements (such as if you prefer UPS over FedEx, for example) then let us know in advance and we'll try to work something out for you.
Shipping methods
We use a combination of Parcelforce, DPD, Royal Mail and UPS for the UK, and for international orders it's either Royal Mail, UPS, DHL or FedEx depending on where you are in the world. If you have a particular preference then try to let us know BEFORE you order so we can look into it for you. Please note that there may occasionally be additional shipping charges if you live in a remote area, depending on what surcharges are applied by the shipper. We'll get in touch to discuss this with you in such cases.
Dispatch times
For UK orders, we normally dispatch the same working day if we get the order before 15:00. If you have a really urgent situation then of course drop us an email before ordering and we'll always do our absolute best to accommodate you.
For international orders, we normally dispatch the same day if we get the order before 13:00 but again, occasionally it might be the next day before we can send it out, and sometimes FedEx or UPS may come a little earlier than scheduled which would also push an order into the next day.
Shipping times
Since April 2020 the couriers we use have suspended guarantees for shipping times, so even though we're paying them for priority services - 24-48 hours for most of the world - in practice it's often an extra day on top and sometimes it can be longer.
There is absolutely nothing we can do about this unfortunately. If you are outside the UK and it's a life-or-death situation where you absolutely MUST have that passive mult for the next day then... it may be better to find a local supplier.
Saturday shipping
If you're in the UK and you order before 15:00 on a Friday then we can send something for a Saturday delivery (NB: this applies to UK mainland addresses only). The success rate with DPD is about 95% so it's worth a punt most of the time. Please note that if you select Saturday shipping on an order placed earlier in the week, we'll wait until Friday to ship it.
Pre-orders
If a product is listed as a pre-order, it means we've ordered it from the supplier but it's not physically in stock yet. The product listing will include an estimated shipping date based on the best information we have from the supplier, but do bear in mind this is subject to change and is not a guaranteed date.
If you place an order containing a mixture of in-stock and pre-order items, we'll normally hold off on shipping anything until the pre-order item(s) have arrived, rather than splitting it into multiple shipments. If you need the in-stock items sooner, we'd recommend placing separate orders. As always, please get in touch if you have questions.
