# Salvaged Speaker Sets The Fern & Roby Cube Speakers Are Made of 19th Century Materials By Jordy E | Published 2015-05-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fern-roby References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/fern-roby-cube-speakers-salvage-past/) & [fernandroby](https://www.fernandroby.com/products/details/cube-speaker) The Fern & Roby Cube Speakers do an aesthetically pleasing job of re-purposing [vintage materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1960-speakers). The neutral-hued devices are made of pine from the late 19th century, adding a historic appeal to the musical design concept. Paired with the wood is [recycled aluminum and used metal](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together) from the Fern & Roby team. These materials encase an Alpair 7 Gold Driver speaker set by MarkAudio, often a go-to for manufacturers looking to customize layouts. Aside from the Alpair items, the Cube Speakers are independently crafted. This [sustainable in-house concept](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mynd-speaker) is of mass appeal for consumers seeking authenticity through technology. While it is difficult to produce items merging these two categories, Fern & Roby has done so with evident expertise. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 22% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Re-purposing Vintage Materials:** Opportunity to create unique and aesthetically pleasing products by repurposing materials from the past. - **Sustainable In-house Concepts:** Opportunity to develop eco-friendly products and concepts that are independently crafted in-house. - **Authenticity Through Technology:** Opportunity to create technology-based products that offer a sense of authenticity and history. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can explore using vintage materials to create unique and appealing products. - **Audio Equipment:** Audio equipment manufacturers can incorporate sustainable materials in their designs for a more eco-friendly approach. - **Technology Retail:** Technology retailers can market products that combine modern technology with vintage aesthetics to cater to consumers seeking authenticity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cubist Stereo Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/braque.md) - [Luxury Cubism-Honoring Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocs-braque.md) - [Colorful Cubist Audio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker.md) - [Retro-Inspired Limited Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellame.md) - [Mushroom-Core Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mycoaudio.md) - [Furniture-Shaped Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers.md) - [Eco-Friendly Art Frame Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vavia.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Classic Wood Veneer Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-model-two-digital.md)