# Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers Bang & Olufsen Design the New Beosound A5 Speaker By Amy Duong | Published 2023-04-27 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5 References: [engadget](https://www.engadget.com/bang-and-olufsen-beosound-a5-070038467.html)  Danish audio company [Bang & Olufsen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker) continue to impress fans with their latest [Beosound A5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker) speaker, which is made in collaboration with designers GamFratesi. The Beosound A5 speaker is constructed from a blend of aluminum, wood, and paper fiber across the exterior, creating a contemporary aesthetic. The company also notes that the new Nordic Weave colorway option is made from aluminum at the top and bottom of the structure, a light oak wood by the handle, and a woven paper fiber grille. The latter is inspired by "laid-back Scandinavian summers spent at the beach." In addition tot his, there is al a version that highlights a black anthracite aluminum theme with a dark oak handle and matching speaker cover that channels "the aesthetic of winter woodlands." Image Credit: Bang & Olufsen ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.1/10 - Popularity: 89% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 15% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Premium Speakers Made with Aluminum, Wood, and Paper Fiber:** The use of innovative materials in speaker design opens up opportunities for companies to create unique and contemporary aesthetics in the audio space. - **Nordic Weave Colorway Option for Speakers:** Colorway options that draw inspiration from the laid-back Scandinavian summers offer businesses in the audio industry opportunities to tailor products to specific region aesthetics. - **Dark Anthracite Aluminum Theme for Speakers:** Designing speaker covers that channel the aesthetic of winter woodlands presents a way for companies to create products that cater to the winter season and its themes. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio:** Innovative speaker design offers audio businesses a way to differentiate their products from competitors and appeal to a wider audience. - **Furniture:** Collaborating with audio companies to design speakers that seamlessly integrate with furniture offers opportunities for furniture businesses to create multi-purpose products that complement modern lifestyles. - **Interior Design:** Blending sustainable materials like aluminum, wood, and paper fiber in speaker design allows interior design businesses to offer eco-friendly and stylish products for homeowners and workspace designers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Wireless Harmonious Modern Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beolab-8.md) - [Nature-Inspired Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1-dune.md) - [Chic Marble-Accented Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-balance-natura-speaker.md) - [Collaborative Industrial Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-x-vollebak-beosound-2.md) - [Luxe Sage Audio Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen3.md) - [Immersive Multi-Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiroom-speaker.md) - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md) - [Sustainable Compact Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a1-3rd-gen.md)