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The Element by JDS Labs by Elie Ahovi

The Element by JDS Labs by Elie Ahovi

Jon Paylaga
July 31, 2015
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The Element by JDS Labs The Element is designed to enjoy our headphones without compromise. Its amplifier renders shocking power, driven by an ultra clean DAC, all housed in a precision machined chassis with a comfortable knob. The Element beautifully drives headphones of all technologies and sizes.

JDS Labs makes headphone amplifiers and digital-to-analog converters that perform
true to sound. Their success comes from an obsession with brilliant audio engineering. In their quest for audibly perfect sound, we designed their new all-in-one flagship system that embody their "true performance design" philosophy.

-Elie Ahovi

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It's all about the interactions between users and product. The plenitude of the best sound is a pure emotion. So we went for that honest feeling and translate it into the design. We expressed the magic in between, the connection, the bound. The result is a bold and intuitive approach.

-Elie Ahovi

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The Element is a no compremise amplifier and a digital-to-analog converter. We designed it to enjoy our headphones without compromise.

-Elie Ahovi

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Its amplifier renders shocking power, driven by an ultra clean DAC. Unlike the competitors, the volume knob is big, highlighted, functional and comfortable for a better control. We removed the unnecessary, like an on/off button which is now integrated into the knob and focus on the essentials in a sleek and ultra clean aluminium enclosure.

-Elie Ahovi

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About Elie Ahovi

Born in Togo, Africa and raised in France, Elie Ahovi is a product designer living in Lille, France. As the story goes, his mind was freed while growing up, he became a dreamer and his dreams led him to design. He believes that the best way to predict the future is to design it; thats's why his pure aesthetic and perfectionism push him to go beyond the bounds to produce unique, inspirational and visionary work led by functional ideas. Upon graduating from Institut Supérieur de Design with a master degree in Services and Product Design, he has been trained at the global French sporting goods chain store Décathlon and the badass Chicago-based studio MINIMAL, Inc.
He is grateful to have had the opportunity to work and grow with world class companies and talent.
Elie is currently freelancing, however you can find him exploring the world, looking for vintage boomboxes,eating crêpes, or riding his bike. Lately, he has accepted a new life changing opportunity and has been awaiting the processing of his visa. You can find more about him on his personal website and behance profile.

2 comments on “The Element by JDS Labs by Elie Ahovi”

  1. I love to include the headphones on my desk! The design is awesome and very compact. First time I see such stylish DAC in my life. From where can I order it? Thanks.

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