Rhythm Products Win Four Awards at VGP 2026 Summer
The awards recognize Rhythm's pivot from precision clock manufacturing into lifestyle audio and outdoor gear, with products like the CRANKSPEAKER combining emergency preparedness with everyday design.
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Rhythm Rhythm Rhythm Co., Ltd. announced that three of its products, including the CRANKSPEAKER, won four awards at the VGP 2026 SUMMER, one of Japan's largest audio and visual awards. The awards include a Lifestyle Subcommittee Special Award and a Lifestyle Subcommittee Category Award. The company plans to continue developing products for relaxing time.
The VGP 2026 SUMMER judging panel includes 10 critics from specialized media and about 30 major retailers who vote on products. The Lifestyle Subcommittee evaluates home theater systems, portable audio, and PC or smartphone-related items, with the criterion of "power to enrich lifestyles." Rhythm's three winning products are the CRANKSPEAKER, a hand-crank wireless speaker that doubles as a disaster radio; the MAGSPEAKER DUO, a stereo waterproof portable theater speaker with magnetic charging; and the CARABINERCASE, a waterproof smartphone case with a carabiner for underwater use. The company, founded in 1950 as a clock maker, now also produces USB fans and humidifiers.
- CRANKSPEAKER: A relaxing wireless speaker that can also supply power in emergencies; hand-crank operation for disaster use.
- MAGSPEAKER DUO: A waterproof portable theater speaker with two independent left and right speakers for three-dimensional sound; magnetic charging.
- CARABINERCASE: A waterproof case with a carabiner for underwater photography and operation; creates an air layer for touch and camera use.
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