A recording engineer turned interior designer launches Calico, a collection of hand-built hi-fi console systems guided by the principles of delivering sensory satisfaction.

As is often the case with many startups, Los Angeles-based Calico began as a personal passion project that eventually morphed into something more life changing. Founded by Geoff Owens, a former recording engineer who detoured into interior designer, then into furniture design, Calico could be considered the creative culmination of a eccentric mind that finally followed the beat of his own drum. And the brand’s Hi-Fi Console a testament to Owens’ storied journey.

“I always loved interior design,” says Owens when asked about the career change. “One of my favorite parts of working in recording studios was the interior design. The dim lighting, wood walls, and warm low hum of the racks of gear in a dead quiet room not only brought me a sense of calming peace, but created a space that separated you from the world and allowed you to get in touch with your inner creativity.” The HiFi Console’s centerpiece features a custom turntable placed seamlessly in its center, ample record storage in its cabinet below, and a quickdraw record slot on top. Listening settings range from vinyl, bluetooth, aux, and 2 external RCA inputs that are selected with a turn of the dial. Its built-in custom amp is 100 watts and easily fills a large space with sound. Its two 8? coaxial ...