Devon Turnbull on Elevating the Beauty of Sound
From Time Sensitive by The Slowdown
April 8, 2026 · 1h 9m · Season 13 · Episode 149
About this episode
Devon Turnbull discusses his approach to sound through his Ojas hi-fi audio systems and the influence of his experiences in Japan.
On Ep. 149 of our Time Sensitive podcast, the artist and audiophile Devon Turnbull discusses sculpting sound through his texture-rich Ojas hi-fi audio systems and immersive listening rooms, including one currently installed at New York’s Cooper Hewitt, Smithsonian Design Museum (through July 19) as part of its “Art of Noise” exhibition; how his time in Japan has shaped his understanding of sonic purity; and the synergistic relationship between D.I.Y. culture and the systems he creates.
People in this episode
Guest: Devon Turnbull
Topics covered
- sound
- audiophile
- art
- D.I.Y. culture
- Japan
Keywords
- Ojas
- hi-fi audio
- immersive listening
- Cooper Hewitt
- Art of Noise
Mentioned in this episode
Products: Ojas, Ojas hi-fi audio systems
Books & works: Elevating the Beauty of Sound, Time Sensitive, Art of Noise
Places: New York’s, Japan
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