# Audio-Infused Smartphone Cases The CEntrance HiFi-Skÿn is a Sound-Enhancing Mobile Accessory By Jana Pijak | Published 2015-01-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/centrance-hifi-skyn References: [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com/projects/hifi-skyn-iphone-case-for-audiophiles) & [indiegogo](https://www.indiegogo.com) The CEntrance HiFi-Skÿn is a [speaker-infused smartphone case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-iphone-17-cases) that protects your mobile device while enhancing its sound quality. Transform your iPhone into a premium music player with the elongated protector that is available in five colors. The mobile accessory's integrated sound system is built into the case that also features an battery that is able to charge your device even when you are playing music on it. The device is designed for iPhone 5 models and [iPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) and is a great way to give new life to the tech accessories. The CEntrance HiFi-Skÿn is not only known for its audio-enhancing properties but is also durable and [impact-resistant](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhinoshield-airx). The protective accessory is currently on display at CES 2015 in Las Vegas and has exceeded its $12 000 crowd funding goal on Indiegogo, reaching an impressive $40 000. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 79% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Smartphone Enhancing Cases:** Creating cases that enhance the performance of smartphones presents a disruptive opportunity in the mobile accessories market. - **Integrated Sound Systems:** Integrating speakers into mobile accessories such as cases is a disruptive innovation opportunity worth exploring further. - **Multifunctional Mobile Accessories:** The design and production of mobile accessories that have multiple functions such as providing protection, battery charging, and sound enhancing capabilities presents a disruptive innovation opportunity. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories market presents a range of disruptive innovation opportunities including the designing and manufacturing of smartphone enhancing cases. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronic companies can capitalize on the trend of integrated sound systems by incorporating speakers into their products such as phone cases. - **Crowdfunding:** The success of the CEntrance HiFi-Skÿn's Indiegogo campaign highlights the disruptive opportunities of fundraising and crowdfunding to launch innovative products in the market. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Customizable LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-iphone-case.md) - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Audio Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hires-headphone-amplifier.md) - [Power-Providing LED Smartphone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/starcase.md) - [Compact Phone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinn.md) - [Scent-Encapsulated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aroma-scent-phone-case.md) - [Smartphone Case Pin Charms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/customizable-smartphone-cases.md) - [Fashionable Inflated Phone Cases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-case-2.md) - [Phone Charger-Infused Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phone-chargerinfused-speaker.md)