# Travel-Friendly Audio Systems Edifier M3-Plus Speaker Takes Flight With Two Balls and a Rod By Katie Cordrey | Published 2010-01-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-m3-plus-speaker References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5449171/the-edifier-m3) & [unplggd](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/ces-2010/ces-2010-the-totally-tubular-edifier-m3plus-106134) The [Edifier](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32) M3-Plus speaker system features two [tennis ball-sized speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniroll) and a colorful rod-like aluminum cylinder that houses a 2" Neodymium-iron Boron Magnet assembly sub-woofer. The audio system uses a standard 3.5mm stereo input, so it’s easy to connect to an audio device or laptop computer. It also meets [TSA](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiflip-precision-knife) electronics travel mandates so you won’t miss out on climatic listening pleasure when you travel. When released the Edifier M3-Plus is expected to sell for about $100. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 47% | 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Travel-friendly Audio Systems:** The development of compact and TSA-friendly audio systems presents opportunities for manufacturers to tap into the travel market and cater to on-the-go consumers. - **Miniature Audio Devices:** The trend towards smaller, more portable audio systems creates opportunities for companies to innovate with miniature audio devices that provide high-quality sound in a compact form factor. - **Multi-functional Speakers:** The development of speakers that serve multiple purposes - such as the Edifier M3-Plus's sub-woofer and small speakers - presents an opportunity for manufacturers to offer consumers space-saving solutions that don't compromise on audio quality. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Companies that manufacture consumer electronics have the opportunity to capitalize on the trend towards portable and multi-functional audio devices that cater to on-the-go consumers. - **Travel and Hospitality:** Companies in the travel and hospitality industry can enhance the listening experiences for their customers by offering TSA-compliant and compact audio systems in hotels, airplanes, and other settings. - **Smart Home Systems:** The trend towards space-saving speakers also presents opportunities for companies in the smart home industry to innovate with compact audio devices that integrate with smart home systems and offer high-quality sound in a minimal form factor. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Retro Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32.md) - [Portable Wood-Framed Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-mp230.md) - [Illuminated Tabletop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qd35.md) - [Vintage-Style Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-d32.md) - [Futuristic Tabletop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-cyber-speaker.md) - [Wireless Bookshelf Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-s1000w.md) - [Multifunctional Traveler Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveller-speaker.md) - [Portable In-Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-home.md) - [Portable Wireless Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-minus-zero.md)