Born in the United States, Devon Turnbull established his reputation through the founding of Ojas, a manufacturing venture dedicated to high-end audio equipment. His practice emerged from a deep-seated interest in audiophile culture, leading him to design and build custom speakers and amplifiers that emphasize both technical precision and sculptural form.

Turnbull’s work often manifests as site-specific listening rooms, where he integrates his hand-built sound systems into museum and gallery environments. These installations are designed to transform the act of listening into a communal, meditative experience, often utilizing vintage-inspired components and raw, industrial materials to achieve a distinct acoustic signature.

Recent recognition includes his participation in the Art of Noise exhibition at the Cooper Hewitt Smithsonian Design Museum. His project, HiFi Pursuit Listening Room Dream No. 3, serves as a primary example of his ongoing effort to elevate audio engineering to the status of fine art, featuring scheduled live programming within a curated, high-fidelity space.