# Flexible Speakers Futuristic Audio Technology From Warwick By TopDog | Published 2009-04-20 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futuristic-speakers References: [www2.warwick.ac.uk](http://www2.warwick.ac.uk/newsandevents/pressreleases/new_flat_flexible) Warwick Audio Technologies has announced a breakthrough in modern [audio technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-speaker-x-lncc). The ‘Flat Flexible Loudspeaker’ (FFL) is less than 0.25mm thick, can produce sound of a higher quality, and project it further than conventional speakers. These units can be printed with a design and hung on the wall like a picture or easily concealed in the interior of your vehicle. There is room for customization and aesthetic improvements. This very cool innovation has almost limitless audio-based applications and could easily replace the [sound systems in shopping malls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker), transit areas, stadiums, or any other public space. Best of all, these gems cost less than current audio speakers, so you get more boom for your buck. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 39% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Flexible Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing customizable sound systems for various applications, such as shopping malls, transit areas, and stadiums. - **Thin and Portable Speakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Creating highly portable speakers that can be easily concealed in vehicles or hung on walls like pictures. - **Improved Sound Quality:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Designing speakers that can produce sound of higher quality and project it further than conventional speakers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Developing cost-effective sound systems for public spaces, offering more value for money compared to current audio speakers. - **Interior Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporating customizable speakers into interior design, allowing for aesthetic improvements in various settings. - **Automotive:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrating thin and portable speakers into vehicles, providing enhanced audio experiences for passengers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inconspicuous Flat Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-speaker.md) - [Miniature Vibrating Speaker Panels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/invisible-speaker-1.md) - [Transparent Loudspeaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loudspeaker-system.md) - [Next-Gen Wireless Speaker Components](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mems-speaker1.md) - [Immersive Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/immersive-audio-system.md) - [Lightweight Silicon-Based Microspeakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/microspeakers.md) - [Ultra-Thin Chromatic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker.md) - [Geometric Foldable Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentatonic-1.md) - [Ferromagnetic Visualizer Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/van-der-waals-speaker.md)