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Solo Dial Audio Devices

Beosound Essence System Presents Futuristic Formal Reduction at CES 2014

— January 8, 2014 — Art & Design
As you consider the Beosound Essence Sound System, think back to a few short years ago when the audio devices of the day were big and bulky boxes. Here we have a palm-sized gadget that enables you to control a nearly limitless music library.

Set for launch, this innovative Bang & Olufsen product has been featured at CES 2014 with great enthusiasm. Ample research went into the way that people interact with music in their homes and the goal was to offer a seamless listening experience.

Serving as a mobile or wall-mounted dial, this compact cylindrical gizmo communicates with a system box wirelessly so that your favorite tracks can be amplified with B&O speakers. Finally, the Beosound Essence Sound System is compatible with Spotify Connect, DLNA streaming and Apple AirPlay.
Trend Themes
1. Wireless Audio Devices - The rise of smaller wireless audio devices like Beosound Essence Sound System presents an opportunity for audio companies to increase portability and convenience while maintaining high sound quality.
2. Seamless Listening Experience - As the Beosound Essence Sound System has shown, there is a growing demand for audio devices that offer a seamless listening experience, which presents an opportunity for audio companies to focus on integrating their products more seamlessly with the listener’s environment.
3. Smart Home Audio Systems - Beosound Essence Sound System is a clear example of smart home audio systems, which present an opportunity for audio and smart home companies to work together to create more integrated and convenient audio systems that meet the needs of modern listeners.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Equipment Industry - The Beosound Essence Sound System is indicative of trends in the audio equipment industry regarding the rise of smaller, wireless audio devices.
2. Smart Home Industry - Beosound Essence Sound System highlights that there is an opportunity for smart home companies to integrate audio systems seamlessly within their products.
3. Streaming Industry - The compatibility of the Beosound Essence Sound System with streaming services like Spotify Connect shows the importance of the streaming industry for audio companies, and highlights possible collaboration opportunities between the two industries.
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