# Spherical Portable Speakers The BERNHARD | BURKARD for OYO Speaker is Smaller Than a Baseball By Katie Pagnotta | Published 2013-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bernhard-burkard-for-oyo References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/1/ballo-portable-speaker-by-bernhard-burkard-for-oyo) & [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/ballo-portable-stereo-speakers-by-bernhard-burkard-for-oyo/) With the Consumer Electronic Show on the horizon, the BERNHARD | BURKARD for OYO portable speaker is the perfect gadget to invest in. The tiny speaker is compact and packs a lot of sound. The [sphere-shaped device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andr-terchanian) is available in ten different colors and is the perfect size for easy transportation. It has been deemed the Ballo portable speaker and it lays, rolls and hangs for ideal sound connection. The ball shape allows for [360 degrees of musical enhancement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapsonic-speaker) and it is compatible with most audio devices. The round speaker packs a built-in rechargeable lithium battery and your choice of a colorful belt. The ingenious belt helps protect the speaker and improves the bass tones. With the Consumer Electronic Show in mind the Ballo portable speaker by BERNHARD | BURKARD for OYO is a handy tech gadget, so be on the look-out for it. Photo Credits: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2013/1/ballo-portable-speaker-by-bernhard-burkard-for-oyo), [designboom](http://www.designboom.com/technology/ballo-portable-stereo-speakers-by-bernhard-burkard-for-oyo/) ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Speakers:** The BERNHARD | BURKARD for OYO speaker introduces a compact and portable design that can provide high-quality sound on the go. - **360-degree Sound:** The spherical shape of the speaker allows for 360 degrees of musical enhancement, creating an immersive audio experience. - **Customizable Design:** With ten different color options and a choice of colorful belts, the BERNHARD | BURKARD for OYO speaker offers personalization opportunities for users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The portable speaker market is a fast-growing industry, and innovative designs like the BERNHARD | BURKARD for OYO speaker can help companies capture market share. - **Audio Devices:** The compatibility of the BERNHARD | BURKARD for OYO speaker with most audio devices opens up opportunities for collaboration with audio manufacturers and streaming platforms. - **Fashion Accessories:** The inclusion of colorful belts as part of the speaker design creates synergy between the portable speaker industry and the fashion industry, offering potential partnerships and cross-promotion opportunities. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Spherical Hi-Fi Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devialet-mania.md) - [Donut-Shaped Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-speaker.md) - [Palm-Sized 360-Degree Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub-s1-circle.md) - [Pocket-Sized Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniroll.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Accessible Audiophile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-bass-speaker.md) - [Three-Dimensional Home Audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-speaker.md) - [Spherical Battery-Powered Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/devialet.md) - [Beach-Ready Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-speaker-1.md)