# Egg-Shaped Sound Systems The ECLIPSE TD508MK3 Speakers Focuses on Both Function and Form By Meghan Young | Published 2012-06-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-td508mk3-speakers References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2012/06/eclipse-td508mk3-speakers/) & [eclipse-td.net](http://www.eclipse-td.net/products/td508mk3/index.html) The [ECLIPSE](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eclipse-collection-1) TD508MK3 Speakers may look like a couple of cute futuristic alien robots, but they are not. Instead, they are a pair of speakers that are breaking the mold when it comes to quality audio and progressive industrial design. The best of both worlds, the first thing a person will notice is their [sleek silhouette and unobtrusive speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition), and then their outstanding sound quality. The egg-shape of the ECLIPSE TD508MK3 Speakers is not just for good looks. It augments the unique Time Domain technology they are equipped with for a more defined and expansive audio experience akin to a live performance. The 8cm fiberglass drive unit can be [mounted on the wall and ceiling](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andr-terchanian) or left to rest on the ground. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 10% | 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) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Quality Audio:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced audio technologies that enhance the sound quality of speakers and audio systems. - **Progressive Industrial Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine industrial design principles with innovative materials and shapes to create visually appealing and functional products. - **Time Domain Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore and improve upon time domain technology to create more immersive and realistic audio experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate advanced audio technologies into consumer electronics devices, such as televisions, smartphones, and headphones. - **Home Decor:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with industrial designers to create home decor products that seamlessly incorporate audio capabilities. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with entertainment companies to develop immersive audio solutions for concerts, theaters, and virtual reality experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural High-Fidelity Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3eel.md) - [Drop-Shaped Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pantheone-audio-obsidian.md) - [Spaceship-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zeppelin-pro-edition.md) - [Swappable Component Floor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loudt-musegg.md) - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Furniture-Shaped Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers.md) - [Spherical Freestanding HiFi Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeplay-speaker.md) - [Decor-Centric Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-speaker.md) - [Dome-Shaped Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dome-series.md)