Nocs Design is back with a refreshed + eco-friendly version of the ultra-minimalistic Monolith audio speaker, called the Monolith x Aluminum.

We?ve covered the minimalistic speaker designs by Nocs Design before, but the company is at it again with a new launch, and this one is even more interesting than the last. Recently, the Swedish company took the wraps off the new Monolith x Aluminum speaker, an updated version of the massive Monolith from a few years ago, but built with a silver aluminum body and an even more minimalistic grille on the front.

Even better than the sleek and stylish design, the new speaker is built to be eco-friendly. According to Nocs Design, the Monolith x Aluminum is CNC-cut from a single massive block of aluminum and then sandblasted and anodized to create the minimalist look. Aluminum itself is recyclable, and its use in this speaker avoids the need for any plastics. Not only that, but the speaker is designed to be fully repairable, ensuring that it lasts as long as possible.
While the images shared by the company make the Monolith x Aluminum look absolutely massive, it?s actually not as big and heavy as it looks. In fact, the speaker is small enough to carry in a (larger) bag and weighs less than you?d expect at just 8.8 pounds.

The speaker isn?t all about looks, though. It packs some high-end speaker technology under the hood too. The Monolith x Aluminum offers a total output of 225 watts spread over five speaker drivers inside its bo...