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# Sleek Simple Speakers
The BeoPlay A8 by Bang & Olufsen Promotes Undocked Freedom

By Meghan Young | Published 2014-10-08 | Special
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beoplay-a8
References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/422861335873722905/B&O-Play A8-AirPlay-Wireless-Speakers) & [beoplay](http://www.beoplay.com/Products/BeoplayA8)

It might be natural to want to dock a smartphone when playing music through a speaker like the BeoPlay A8 in order to keep it charged, but sometimes it can be more of a hassle. Changing songs or the volume can be a chore when a person has to trek over to the sound system every time, the BeoPlay A8 makes it more convenient by promoting undocked freedom.

A wireless system, the BeoPlay A8 works of [AirPlay](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-d32). In addition to this feature, the BeoPlay A8 incorporates the BeoSound 8, which its brand [Bang & Olufsen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker) is known for. A good-looking speaker, many people would appreciate getting one for the home as a very thoughtful Christmas gift.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.2/10
- Popularity: 60% | Activity: 57% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Wireless Speakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wireless speaker systems that offer seamless connectivity and convenience for users.
- **Undocked Freedom:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create audio devices that promote undocked freedom, allowing users to control their music without being tethered to a sound system.
- **Smart Home Audio:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative technologies that integrate audio systems into the smart home ecosystem, simplifying the user experience.

### Where This Applies

- **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the consumer electronics industry by producing advanced audio devices with enhanced functionality and design.
- **Home Automation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Capitalize on the growing home automation market by developing audio solutions that seamlessly integrate with smart home systems.
- **Gift and Specialty Retail:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Tap into the gift and specialty retail industry by offering stylish and technologically advanced audio products that make ideal presents.

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