If Walls Could Talk

Written by: Brandon Marchek

If walls could talk...now thats an interesting concept. No longer would you be lonely while home alone, and people wouldn’t actually think you’re crazy. What if the walls could sing? That would be even cooler.

Michael Yu, a materials scientist at John Hopkins University is turning this concept into a reality. He has come up with a new material which allows sound devices to be place in otherwise inaccessible places...like under wall paper, creating one of the most challenging innovations as far as speakers are concerned. His new development will stray far away from the traditional dynamic speaker that we have become accustomed to. There’s no way that would ever fit behind paper smoothly.

I believe this is one of the coolest developments I’ve come across so far. As a music lover, I can find so many applications for it, and it gives new meaning to the phrase “wall of sound”...literally.

Perhaps you’re afraid of displaying an entertainment system visible to a window, for fear it might get stolen...especially in the Clifton area. The would be thief would be confused. What are the chances they’d tear through your wallpaper?

How about adding a soundtrack to your life? Just playing epic music throughout my house as I go about my daily life would be awesome. Especially with the sound coming from every direction...and without the distraction of unsightly speakers. It would almost feel as if you were in a movie. Unfortunately, you’d have to change the music to fit the moment...but hey, its a start.

I can only imagine what the price tag will be like on this new development. Unfortunately its still just a concept.