# High-Fidelity Speakers This Compact Speaker Offers 24 Hours Of Continuous Playback By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-04-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beoplay-a1-speaker References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/beoplay-a1-24-hour-battery/42990/) & [beoplay](http://www.beoplay.com/products/beoplaya1) When [Bang & Olufsen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a1-3rd-gen) comes up with a brand new compact speaker, audiophiles around the world rejoice because the company is well and truly at the vanguard of high quality speaker production -- and it certainly doesn't disappoint with the BeoPlay A1, an exceptionally [compact and portable Bluetooth speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-mini) that is even smaller than its predecessor the BeoPlay A2. What's great about [Bang & Olufsen's BeoPlay A1 compact speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-x-vollebak-beosound-2) is that it manages to deliver big sound from a decidedly small package thanks to the inclusion of a pair of 30 Watt Class D amplifiers and a 3/4 inch tweeter that work together to provide a peak power output at 2 x 140 watts at an effective frequency range of 60 to 24,000 Hertz. The speaker is juiced up by a great 2,200 mAh lithium-ion battery and is capable of providing up to 24 hours of playback at moderate listening levels. With its compact form, long-lasting battery life and high-fidelity sound, the BeoPlay A1 offers everything you need in a compact speaker. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 58% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Speakers:** The trend of producing compact, long-lasting speakers will continue as people demand high-fidelity sound on the go. - **High-fidelity Audio:** The trend of providing high-quality audio in compact form factors will increase as technology advances. - **Wireless Audio:** The trend of using Bluetooth technology to provide wireless audio will continue to expand as consumers look for convenient audio solutions. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies in the consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the portable speaker trend by investing in research and development to create small speakers with high-fidelity audio and long battery life. - **Music Streaming:** Music streaming companies can position themselves as partners with the portable speaker trend by offering exclusive deals and collaborations to promote their platform. - **Travel and Hospitality:** Travel and hospitality industries can leverage the popularity of portable speakers by offering rental services to enhance their customers' experience while on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Compact Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a1-3rd-gen.md) - [Chic Sustainable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1.md) - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md) - [Compact Portable Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderboom-3-speaker.md) - [Nature-Inspired Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1-dune.md) - [Durable Portable Performance Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-max.md) - [Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5.md) - [Portable In-Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-home.md) - [Angular Bluetooth Stereo Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-stereo-speaker.md)