Galaxy S5 Amp Stand

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The Samsung Galaxy S5 stand directs sound forward, boosting clarity and volume right in front of the device. Its design is specifically geared towards portrait mode and proves highly useful when listening to music sans headphones or external speakers. Though it can be used in landscape mode, positioning it off-center achieves a similar effect. A colleague works in a warehouse and often listens to music through their phone. However, they cannot use headphones and prefer not to rely on portable speakers, which may require charging or an external power source. They sought a simple, low-tech solution to this particular problem. Although I'm no expert in acoustics, my testing suggests that this stand makes high notes more audible from a distance. The design could certainly be improved, but the results are promising. UPDATE: After using the stand in their warehouse setting, my colleague reported that it effectively focuses sound, making it clear across the entire space.