# Contemporary Orb-Like Speakers Bang and Olufsen's Beoplay A9 Designer Speakers Look Like Decor By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-05-07 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-speakers References: [beoplay](https://www.beoplay.com/products/beoplaya9) & [luxussound](https://www.luxussound.com/de/beoplay/audiosysteme/beoplay-a9.html) Always innovation-ready, Bang and Olufsen has released its [Beoplay A9](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen1) designer speakers that will give any living space an immediate upgrade in appearance. As a brand, Bang and Olufsen is known for its high quality sound equipment and its latest release is no exception. The Beoplay A9 may look like a piece of modern art and is meant to be displayed, but it's the technology behind the products that really differentiates the brand. With connections already available for Bluetooth 4.0, AirPlay and [Chromecast](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braun-audio-le-series), your music can be played instantly. Sound is controlled by a tactile sensor found on the top of the designer speaker. The speakers are also available in 11 [designer fabric color ways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-atelier) with either Oak, Maple or Walnut legs. For convenience, the Beoplay A9 can stand propped on three wooden legs or be mounted to a wall. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 60% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Designer Speaker Furniture:** Innovative designs that merge high-quality sound systems and furniture. - **Smart Sound Technology:** Incorporating advanced technology to personalize the audio experience. - **Personalized Home Decor Sound Systems:** Matching high-quality, personalized sound equipment with home decor. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Furnishings:** Opportunities for furniture manufacturers to collaborate with audio technology companies to create integrated home audio design. - **Smart Home Technology:** Adopting systems that learn and tailor sound in order to suit individual preferences and evolving behavior, much like the approach to other smart home technologies. - **Luxury Personal Audio:** Utilizing advanced technology and innovative design to create luxury audio products that double as interactive decor items. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5.md) - [Wireless Harmonious Modern Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beolab-8.md) - [Immersive Multi-Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiroom-speaker.md) - [Space-Inspired Sound Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-2-vollebak.md) - [Modularly Elegant Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-orchestra.md) - [Wireless Premium Distinctive Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beolab-8-speaker.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) - [Opulent Art Deco Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-atelier-art-deco-limited-edition.md)