What you see here is not an absurdly long Swiss Roll. That would have been nice for the hungry me right now, but it really is a soundbar. Yes, a soundbar, which I’m not going to deny looks refreshing compared to the hordes of black bars on the market. Folks, meet the Knit Form Soundbar.
It is the most un-soundbar soundbar we have seen since the Porsche 911 GT3 Exhaust System soundbar. And yes, that is a soundbar and so is this “Swiss Roll.”
The Knit Form is the debut product from Knit Sound Company, a new American audio outfit founded by Joel Sietsema, who has spent two decades in the audio industry, including time at Sound United, the company behind Denon and Marantz.
The idea is simple: make a soundbar that doesn’t look like another piece of electronics competing for attention in your living room. To achieve this, Knit wrapped the Form in Threadform, a specially developed knitted textile created in partnership with a fourth-generation European textile mill. It has no front-facing logo, and even the indicator lights disappear during viewing.
But underneath that soft, inviting exterior is some serious audio hardware. The Form delivers 5.1.2-channel Dolby Atmos sound, powered by 14 channels of Class D amplification. It also packs dual built-in subwoofers, so you don’t need another black box sitting on your floor. A dedicated center voice array handles dialogue, with sound customization available through the optional Knit app.
Connectivity is equally straightforward. A single HDMI eARC or ARC connection links the soundbar to your TV, while Bluetooth 5.3 lets you stream directly from your phone. It also supports Auracast for private listening through compatible headphones or hearing aids. AirPlay, Google Cast, and Spotify Connect are accessible through your compatible TV.
Measuring 46 inches (116.8 cm) wide and 3.5 inches (8.9 cm) tall, the Knit Form is designed for TVs measuring 55 inches and larger. It comes in five colors: Cloud White, Slate Black, Pebble, Sandstone, and Ember. You can place it on furniture or mount it beneath your TV using an optional bracket.
The Knit Form Soundbar is available exclusively through the company’s website for US$999, while the optional wall mount costs US$79.
Images: Knit Sound Company.
