There's a ton of stylish iPod amplifiers on the market, but the Skullcandy Vandal Speaker Dock is the one I like the most.
The rock-and-roll guy in me has taken a liking to the Skullcandy Vandal Speaker Dock simply because of its unique design. The amplifier looks like it's modeled after a vintage guitar amp. The boombox is decked out in black, with a beautiful gold trim on the front and on the controls. The knobs are definitely a nod to the ones you see on amps, which is a touch I certainly appreciate. In terms of specs, this piece packs 80mm woofers, 19mm tweets with a total output of 21 watts. With the 3.5mm input, this gadget is also compatible with many other MP3 players as well, making it super practical.
What's Driving This Trend
- Stylish Ipod Amplifiers
- Opportunity to disrupt the market with unique and visually appealing designs for iPod amplifiers.
- Vintage-inspired Speaker Docks
- Potential to innovate speaker docks with designs reminiscent of classic guitar amps.
- Multi-device Compatibility
- Disruptive potential lies in creating speaker docks that are compatible with various types of MP3 players.
Who This Affects Most
- Consumer Electronics
- Opportunity for consumer electronics companies to develop and market stylish, vintage-inspired iPod amplifiers and speaker docks.
- Audio Equipment
- Potential for audio equipment manufacturers to create speaker docks with visually appealing designs resembling classic guitar amps.
- Music Accessories
- Disruptive innovation opportunity in the music accessories industry by designing speaker docks that can be used with multiple MP3 players.
