# Arabesque Audio Systems The Automan 500 is an Eco-Subwoofer By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-18 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/automan-500 References: [cea.mblast](http://cea.mblast.com/ws/wfaward/rsp/votenomination.asp?SessionID=3849228) Unfortunately, I'm that naive audio girl who doesn't even really know what a subwoofer is, but I do know what a good-looking piece home decor is and the Automan 500 is just that. Very boho-chic, the Automan 500 is also eco-friendly. Made from recycled car tires, it conceals the typically ugly subwoofer cabinets we're used to. As one of 18 finalists in this year's Greener Gadgets Competition, I hope I'll stumble upon the Automan 500 in person, so that I can snatch that baby up! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 17% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Eco-friendly Audio Systems:** Using recycled materials to create audio devices, such as subwoofers, that are both stylish and sustainable. - **Innovative Subwoofer Design:** Developing subwoofer cabinets that are aesthetically pleasing and blend seamlessly with home decor. - **Greener Gadgets Competition:** Participating in competitions that encourage the creation of environmentally friendly technology, like the Automan 500 subwoofer. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturing companies that produce subwoofers and other audio devices using eco-friendly materials. - **Home Decor Retail:** Retailers that sell stylish subwoofers that can blend seamlessly with home decor. - **Environmental Innovation Competitions:** Organizers of competitions that encourage the development of greener gadgets, providing opportunities for eco-friendly audio systems like the Automan 500 subwoofer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Ultra-Loud Subwoofers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audac.md) - [Elegant Adaptive Bass Subwoofers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beolab-19-subwoofer.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esavox.md) - [Eco-Friendly Art Frame Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vavia.md) - [Chromatic All-in-One Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-colorful-audio-set.md) - [Aftermarket Supplemental Subwoofers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denon-home-subwoofer.md) - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Mini Home Theatre Subwoofers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sub-mini.md) - [Exposed Component Audio Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampieq-sound-amplifier.md)