# Classical Sound Systems The Beathoven Speaker is Modeled After Beethovan the Composer By Meghan Young | Published 2010-09-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beathoven-speaker References: [ohgizmo](http://www.ohgizmo.com/2010/09/10/blast-your-beethoven-through-beathoven/) & [urbanoutfitters](http://www.urbanoutfitters.co.uk/Beathoven-Speaker/invt/5560400371983) You may be familiar with the historical figure and classical composer Beethoven, but you're probably not familiar with the Beathoven Speaker, a classic sound system. Of course, that's probably because while the former has been around for centuries, the latter is brand spanking new. Just six inches tall, it would be easy to miss the Beathoven Speaker in the typically cluttered Urban Outfitters, but I'm sure once this little guy catches your eye, you'll be hard-pressed to resist his charm. For $38, why would you? ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 28% | Activity: 12% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Retro Sound Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop modernized sound systems that combine vintage aesthetics with advanced audio technology. - **Compact Speakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create small-sized speakers that offer powerful sound quality, appealing to consumers looking for portability and convenience. - **Affordable Audio Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design budget-friendly audio gadgets that offer high-quality sound, appealing to price-conscious consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Introduce innovative audio products that enhance the consumer electronics market and cater to changing consumer preferences. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Merge technology and aesthetics to develop audio products that seamlessly integrate into home decor, becoming statement pieces. - **Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with manufacturers to create unique and exclusive audio gadgets that drive foot traffic and sales in retail stores. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modularly Elegant Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-orchestra.md) - [Opulent Art Deco Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-atelier-art-deco-limited-edition.md) - [Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5.md) - [Retro-Inspired Limited Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellame.md) - [Collaborative Industrial Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-x-vollebak-beosound-2.md) - [Chic Marble-Accented Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-balance-natura-speaker.md) - [Artistic Wall-Mounted Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beogram-remaster.md) - [Space-Inspired Sound Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-2-vollebak.md) - [Dynamic Home Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sounds-speaker.md)