# Design-Conscious Soundbars The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage Soundbar is Exceptionally Crafted By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-09-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-stage-soundbar References: [uncrate](https://uncrate.com/bang-olufsen-beosound-stage-soundbar/) & [bang-olufsen](https://www.bang-olufsen.com/en?utm_medium=cjaffiliate&utm_source=Skimlinks&cjevent=91609905ce7511e9833a039e0a240613) The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage Soundbar has been unveiled by the technology design brand as a new audio solution for the home that will offer users a balanced product that's beautiful to both the ears and eyes. The unit was designed in collaboration with NORM Architects and features a flat front section covers in Kvadrat with a rounded rectangle frame that's crafted from either bronze, aluminum or oak. The system hides 11 drivers behind the aforementioned cover that each feature a dedicated 50W amplifier, while built-in support for Dolby Atmos makes the most of all the power within. The Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage Soundbar supports multi-room listening and offers support for Chromecast and AirPlay 2 thanks to WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 87% | Activity: 70% | 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) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Design-conscious Soundbars:** Soundbars with attractive design features are becoming increasingly popular, presenting opportunities for disruptive innovation in the home audio industry. - **Collaborations for Design-infused Audio Products:** Partnering with design firms can result in visually stunning audio products that can capture the attention of design-conscious consumers. - **Multi-room Audio Solutions:** There is increasing demand for audio products that can seamlessly integrate into a multi-room audio system, presenting opportunities for innovation in the smart home industry. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Audio:** With the growing demand for attractive, design-conscious audio solutions, the home audio industry has opportunities to develop and market products that combine aesthetic appeal with high-quality sound. - **Smart Home:** The need for multi-room audio solutions presents opportunities for innovation in the smart home industry, particularly for products that can offer easy integration with other smart home devices. - **Product Design:** Partnering with technology companies to design visually stunning audio products could offer product design firms a new market to explore and innovate within. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Parametric Wave Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-soundbar.md) - [Cinema-Grade Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-theatre.md) - [Aesthetically Designed Home Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symphony-opus-one.md) - [Minimalist Soundbar Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kef-xio.md) - [Luxury Home Soundbar Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-soundbar-speaker.md) - [Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5.md) - [Immersive Multi-Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiroom-speaker.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Space-Inspired Sound Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-2-vollebak.md)