When the speakers are mounted directly next to the chair, it becomes clear why Duevel sees them as an alternative to headphones. In this position, it can feel as if you're in the center of the soundstage, and voices land directly in your head – initially unusual, but comparable to the feeling of headphones that project sound directly onto your ears. However, the AttikA speakers also offer a significantly greater degree of spaciousness and airiness.

... Similar to classic PC speakers, the simplest setup is to the left and right of the screen – the sound is more familiar, voices are frontal, but the airiness is equally remarkable. When placed at the side of the desk, the soundstage appears largest and widest.

... The Duevel speakers, on the other hand, have a soundstage that is exceptionally expansive in every dimension, yet remain focused. Voices sound appealingly centered and three-dimensional, and therefore natural and believable.

Any fear of a "fragmentation" of the sound that might arise with this airiness does not occur at all; the cohesion of individual elements remains intact.

It's also remarkable how deep the speakers reach, filling the deeply layered soundstage with a natural foundation.

And they provide a compelling reason to give them a listen. The shape and sound style might initially seem a bit unusual, but they are fascinating and musical, and the flexible design definitely works well at a desk – an unconventional idea implemented with unwavering consistency.