# Leather-Bound Speakers The ECKO SS5.1SL1 System by Luke Anthony Firth is Sophisticated By Meghan Young | Published 2013-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecko-ss51sl1-system References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2013/02/15/bespoke-audio/) & [lukefirthrbonmade](http://lukefirth.carbonmade.com/) For those seeking a smart speaker set that focuses as much on aesthetics as it does on audio quality, the ECKO SS5.1SL1 System is for them. The leather-bound system is not only good-looking, it is utterly luxurious, fit for a home or office that only accepts the best of the best. Nevertheless, while some may feel that leather would give the ECKO SS5.1SL1 System a dated feel, it is combined with modern styling that goes well with contemporary sensibilities. The ECKO SS5.1SL1 System was designed by Luke Anthony Firth, a young industrial designer born in Leicester, England, and currently studying at [Brunel University London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/future-of-work1). Interestingly, as aesethetically-involved these speakers are, Firth reveals, "I see a problem and work out how to beat it with functionality, only then I see how far I can push it in terms of form." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 39% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Audio:** There is an opportunity to create audio products with a focus on luxury and aesthetics. - **Leather Tech Accessories:** Incorporating leather into the design of tech accessories can create a sophisticated and unique look. - **Functional Design:** Focusing on functionality before aesthetics in product design can lead to innovative and visually appealing results. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Technology:** Companies in the audio technology industry can create premium, luxury products by incorporating high-end materials and sleek design. - **Fashion Tech:** Incorporating leather into wearable tech products creates a unique and stylish look, opening up opportunities for the fashion tech industry. - **Product Design:** Designers in the product design industry can integrate the concept of combining functionality and aesthetics in their work, leading to innovative and visually appealing designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro-Inspired Limited Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellame.md) - [Supercar-Inspired Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/esavox.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Harmonized Audio Sleek Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/designer-series-connex.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Textured Acoustic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhapsody.md) - [Industrially Designed Desktop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-speaker.md) - [Furniture-Shaped Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md)