# Stoned Speakers The Ekateryna Sokolova 'Stones' Acoustic System Enhances Sounds and Decor By Meghan Young | Published 2010-02-15 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ekateryna-sokolova-stones References: [thedesignblog.org](http://www.thedesignblog.org/entry/acoustic-speaker-system-adds-stones-to-the-home-decor/) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/Gallery/Acoustic-system-_quotStones_quot/365473) Although I’m not much of an acoustic-enhancing sort of person, I can still appreciate a good system like the Ekateryna Sokolova ‘Stones’ speakers. Seemingly [more decorative than practical](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-music-studio-5-and-7) (which it very much is, just saying), the Ekateryna Sokolova ‘Stones’ acoustic system will not only [enhance your music and sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/node-atom), but also your living space. Easily moved and installed, this is definitely one [speaker option](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition) that should be taken seriously into account. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 - **Acoustic-enhancing Systems:** The trend towards acoustic-enhancing systems presents disruptive innovation opportunities for creating speakers that not only enhance sound quality but also serve as a decorative element in a living space. - **Decorative Audio Equipment:** The trend of integrating audio equipment into home decor opens up disruptive innovation opportunities for designing speakers that not only provide high-quality sound but also seamlessly blend into the aesthetic of a living space. - **Portable Speaker Systems:** The trend towards portable speaker systems allows for disruptive innovation opportunities to create speakers that are easily moved and installed, offering convenience and flexibility to users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Audio:** The home audio industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by creating acoustic systems that enhance sound quality and also double as decorative pieces for homes. - **Interior Design:** The interior design industry can tap into disruptive innovation opportunities by collaborating with speaker manufacturers to create audio equipment that seamlessly integrates with the aesthetic of a living space. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on disruptive innovation opportunities by developing portable speaker systems that provide high-quality sound and are easy to move and install. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [Chic Marble-Accented Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-balance-natura-speaker.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Stealthy Multifunctional Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eko-system.md) - [Modular Speaker Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-modular-sound.md) - [Furniture-Shaped Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers.md) - [Decor-Centric Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md)