![JH Audio x L-Acoustics Contour XO](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1712547114831-6XZ8LRZJERHU34DQMD7L/CONTOUR+XO+hero+web.jpg)
![Clay Contour XO hero shot before assigning materials, finishes, colors, and textures in Keyshot.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1712547125184-T10QFUMLXOL3B5S485FJ/CONTOUR+XO+clay+web.jpg)
![JH Audio x L-Acoustics Contour XO](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1658686095915-070M15XG1U595JEP5E8S/Andrew+Bailey+-+Smart+Design+Case_0000_Case+Cover.jpg)
![The first concept sketches of the Contour XO, the idea was to combine the most recognizeable aspects of both JH Audio and L-Acoustics. ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1652463479123-30RB8BJTEAQKJRJ3QQOJ/MHeiderich-NIP02.jpg)
![We knew we wanted to stick with the classic “pick” design that JH Audio is known for while also incorporating some elements of the L-Acoustic line array speakers.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1652463523904-F8EKKRSO4UGFSVO58JJE/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-01.jpg)
![Simple color blocking during the early stages of development.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1674693362791-B1TQG1N8B9UOJQNVCWJK/L-A-CS4.png)
![Since we would be manufacturing both universal and custom versions of these headphones we had to make sure the design could apply to both versions.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1658685928948-8K3EWOCAI1WJ0O2YPXVN/Andrew+Bailey+-+Smart+Design+Case_0005_Final+Design+Renders.jpg)
![board featuring multiple design, color, and material concepts leading up to the final design choice which included the signature L-Acoustics pantone, mesh speaker pattern, and gold plated logos found on their line array speakers.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1658686040687-ABSNRPVVUFSSFFHS9JZ2/L-A-CS1.png)
![Close up of the 3D printed manufacturing process I used to produce the internal chassis that the balanced armature drives plugged into inside of the IEM shell.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1674692108634-0R16CL0EL2R4U587B07K/Chassis-3DPrint-2.jpg)
![Shown here is the install stage where the CNC cut shells are installed with the 3D printed chassis, ensuring every single pair sounds exactly the same.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1674692054695-7GBHAVO7T6KVQXLXZGO3/ContourXO-Production.jpg)
![The final stage of the manufacturing process involved a hypoallergenic clear coat since the earpiece would be inserted into the ear canal.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1712552753374-QZWR72RPZDXM8HALPPA4/IMG_0218.jpg)
![Finally, the earpieces were sent to QC, packaged, and sent to L-Acoustics to be shipped to customers.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1712552742616-V3WK19Z8PCBN0OQ28ZZF/IMG_0266.jpg)
![Some background information on the Contour and it’s origins.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1658686183971-LKDSS2YZVLNXTB2MT7W4/Andrew+Bailey+-+Smart+Design+Case_0006_Inspiration+and+Research.jpg)
![The units were sent to audio engineers all over the world for review, this is one of the beauty shots used in the marketing campaign.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1673932582487-C450M8TOMP8WCWXUQWY2/CONTOUR+XO-1.jpg)
![JH Audio x L-Acoustics Contour XO](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1712547114831-6XZ8LRZJERHU34DQMD7L/CONTOUR+XO+hero+web.jpg)
Final render of the Contour XO, this hero shot was used for marketing and packaging purposes. Modeled in Fusion 360 and rendered in Keyshot.
![JH Audio x L-Acoustics Contour XO](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1658686095915-070M15XG1U595JEP5E8S/Andrew+Bailey+-+Smart+Design+Case_0000_Case+Cover.jpg)
The cover of the case study I provided to L-Acoustics as part of the pitch for the Contour XO, a piece I designed, prototyped, and manufactured. Cover features renders of the final product along with the sound signature below.
![The first concept sketches of the Contour XO, the idea was to combine the most recognizeable aspects of both JH Audio and L-Acoustics. ](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1652463479123-30RB8BJTEAQKJRJ3QQOJ/MHeiderich-NIP02.jpg)
The first concept sketches of the Contour XO, the idea was to combine the most recognizeable aspects of both JH Audio and L-Acoustics.
![We knew we wanted to stick with the classic “pick” design that JH Audio is known for while also incorporating some elements of the L-Acoustic line array speakers.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1652463523904-F8EKKRSO4UGFSVO58JJE/MHeiderich_ReflexionenZwei-01.jpg)
We knew we wanted to stick with the classic “pick” design that JH Audio is known for while also incorporating some elements of the L-Acoustic line array speakers.
![Since we would be manufacturing both universal and custom versions of these headphones we had to make sure the design could apply to both versions.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1658685928948-8K3EWOCAI1WJ0O2YPXVN/Andrew+Bailey+-+Smart+Design+Case_0005_Final+Design+Renders.jpg)
Since we would be manufacturing both universal and custom versions of these headphones we had to make sure the design could apply to both versions.
![board featuring multiple design, color, and material concepts leading up to the final design choice which included the signature L-Acoustics pantone, mesh speaker pattern, and gold plated logos found on their line array speakers.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1658686040687-ABSNRPVVUFSSFFHS9JZ2/L-A-CS1.png)
board featuring multiple design, color, and material concepts leading up to the final design choice which included the signature L-Acoustics pantone, mesh speaker pattern, and gold plated logos found on their line array speakers.
![Close up of the 3D printed manufacturing process I used to produce the internal chassis that the balanced armature drives plugged into inside of the IEM shell.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1674692108634-0R16CL0EL2R4U587B07K/Chassis-3DPrint-2.jpg)
Close up of the 3D printed manufacturing process I used to produce the internal chassis that the balanced armature drives plugged into inside of the IEM shell.
![Shown here is the install stage where the CNC cut shells are installed with the 3D printed chassis, ensuring every single pair sounds exactly the same.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1674692054695-7GBHAVO7T6KVQXLXZGO3/ContourXO-Production.jpg)
Shown here is the install stage where the CNC cut shells are installed with the 3D printed chassis, ensuring every single pair sounds exactly the same.
![The final stage of the manufacturing process involved a hypoallergenic clear coat since the earpiece would be inserted into the ear canal.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1712552753374-QZWR72RPZDXM8HALPPA4/IMG_0218.jpg)
The final stage of the manufacturing process involved a hypoallergenic clear coat since the earpiece would be inserted into the ear canal.
![Finally, the earpieces were sent to QC, packaged, and sent to L-Acoustics to be shipped to customers.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1712552742616-V3WK19Z8PCBN0OQ28ZZF/IMG_0266.jpg)
Finally, the earpieces were sent to QC, packaged, and sent to L-Acoustics to be shipped to customers.
![The units were sent to audio engineers all over the world for review, this is one of the beauty shots used in the marketing campaign.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/5911bf3f1e5b6ca37f136538/1673932582487-C450M8TOMP8WCWXUQWY2/CONTOUR+XO-1.jpg)
The units were sent to audio engineers all over the world for review, this is one of the beauty shots used in the marketing campaign.