# Ceramic Smartphone Sound Pods The Bheard is an Acoustic Speaker for Smartphone Devices By M | Published 2016-02-27 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-speaker References: [fancy](https://fancy.com/things/1073811398225567207/Bheard-Ceramic-Sound-Pod?utm=timeline_featured) Offering an unplugged alternative to audio listening are the Bheard [acoustic speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhapsody) that make use of ceramic materials and shape to transmit the sound coming from a smartphone. The Bheard speakers are an ideal solution to amplifying sound in situations or locations when an outlet isn't available or wanted. Instead, the device naturally increases the pitch of the audio quality through the shape of the ceramic dish. The Bheard speaker system is a curved [ceramic bowl](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-speaker) with an integrated smartphone stand that cleverly stands the mobile device at a specific angle so that the playing sound is amplified. The ceramic further enhances the quality of the sound as the [vibrations bounce off](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gadol-vibration-speaker) of the curvature of the bowl. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Unplugged Acoustic Devices:** The trend of developing unplugged acoustic devices such as the Bheard speakers can create a disruptive innovation opportunity for audio device manufacturers. - **Innovative Materials for Audio Systems:** The adoption of innovative materials such as ceramics to improve the quality of audio from mobile devices can create a disruptive innovation opportunity for material manufacturers. - **Device Integration of Audio System:** The trend of integrating acoustic speakers into mobile device stands, as seen with the Bheard speakers, can create a disruptive innovation opportunity for smartphone manufacturers. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of unplugged acoustic devices by developing and producing similar systems. - **Materials Engineering:** Material engineering companies can capitalize on the trend of using ceramics to enhance the quality of audio by producing and supplying the necessary materials. - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** With the trend of integrating acoustic speakers into mobile device stands, smartphone manufacturers can create a disruptive innovation opportunity by developing their own versions of the Bheard speakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tennis Ball-Shaped Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearo.md) - [Angular Bluetooth Stereo Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-stereo-speaker.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Smart Beaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noveto-n1.md) - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Flower Bud-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orris-speaker-concept.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md)