# High-End Cylindrical Speakers The Bang & Olufsen A3 Capsule Speaker Offers 360-Degrees of Audio By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-03-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a3-capsule References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2018/03/12/the-evolution-of-the-bang-olufsen-a-series/) The high-end audio market is expanding as consumers seek out the latest and greatest ways to enjoy their favorite music, which is seeing designers respond with creations like the Bang & Olufsen A3 Capsule Designed by Hamid Bekradi, the speaker boasts a cylindrical aesthetic that will play music in a 360-degree manner to ensure that any area you use it in will be filled with high-quality audio. The unit boasts Bluetooth connectivity, while the extruded aluminum build is complemented with a stylish leather handle and a rubberized plastic base to keep it in place when not being held. The Bang & Olufsen A3 Capsule speaker acknowledges how the mobile consumer lifestyle is expanding to require solutions that are stylish yet highly functional. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 27% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **High-end Audio Equipment:** Consumers are seeking out high-end audio equipment, leading to increased innovation and competition in the audio industry. - **360-degree Audio:** 360-degree audio capabilities are becoming more popular as consumers look for immersive music experiences. - **Bluetooth Connectivity:** Bluetooth connectivity is becoming an essential feature for audio equipment, allowing for greater convenience and mobility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Equipment:** Innovation in the audio equipment industry is necessary to keep up with evolving consumer demands. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the trend of high-end audio equipment by creating innovative products that meet consumer needs. - **Luxury Goods:** Luxury goods companies can target the high-end audio equipment market by creating stylish and functional products that offer a premium experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Immersive Multi-Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiroom-speaker.md) - [Sustainable Compact Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a1-3rd-gen.md) - [Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5.md) - [Chic Sustainable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1.md) - [Collaborative Industrial Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-x-vollebak-beosound-2.md) - [Angular Bluetooth Stereo Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-stereo-speaker.md) - [Nature-Inspired Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1-dune.md) - [Space-Inspired Sound Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-2-vollebak.md) - [Palm-Sized 360-Degree Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub-s1-circle.md)