# Circular Sound Systems Expansion Loudspeakers Wrap the Music Around You By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-05-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/expansion-loudspeakers References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/05/29/speaker-rings/) Everyone owns an MP3 player, and most of them require the headphones to be plugged in in order to work, which means only one person can use it at a time (or two…if you share). The [Altec](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/altec-hydrabud) Lansing Expansion Loudspeakers are like one MP3 player, but with four speakers (not headphones, *speakers*). The way the Expansion Loudspeakers work is that the central device is connected to a computer source by USB. Assuming that there is music on the computer, the four speakers will the play the music. What makes this better is that the speakers can be removed from the base with its built-in [personal power source and WiFi connection](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-minus-zero) and taken anywhere throughout your home. The speakers are designed as rings that can be cuffed around anything from your arm to your chair and even a faithful animal. As long as the connection stays strong, so too will the vibe! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Portable Sound Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop portable sound systems that can be easily taken anywhere for a more immersive sound experience. - **Wireless Speaker Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create wireless speaker systems that can be connected to a central device for easy music playback without the limitations of wired connections. - **Wearable Audio Devices:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design wearable audio devices such as speakers that can be worn around the arm or attached to objects for a hands-free and personalized sound experience. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in consumer electronics to create innovative sound systems that improve the user's audio experience. - **Home Audio:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize home audio systems by developing portable and wireless speaker solutions that offer enhanced mobility and convenience. - **Wearable Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine audio technology with wearable devices to create innovative audio solutions that can be easily integrated into a user's lifestyle. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modular Audio Immersion Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-speaker.md) - [Donut-Shaped Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orbit-speaker.md) - [Portable Theater Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-htax7.md) - [Portable Surround Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htax7.md) - [Transforming Speaker Furniture Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ound.md) - [Separated Three-in-One Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/split-speaker.md) - [Futuristic Five-in-One Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multifunctional-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Immersive Multi-Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiroom-speaker.md) - [Palm-Sized 360-Degree Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ub-s1-circle.md)