Positioned as a small speaker with big sound, the ovular unit features a top-mounted Lightning dock for iPhones and iPod Touches.

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Closed, it has a long ovular shape with rounded edges, a silhouette that makes it look kind of like an enlarged eyeglasses case.

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The final panel, an ovular design with a thick red streak down its center, has been read as both the rising sun and as a reference to the would-be Persian queen's sexuality.

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The size of the ear-cups is also a major factor in the overall luxury of the Orpheus, and the ovular design means your ears sit snuggly inside, while they dish out the delicious audio.

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