# Glass Cone Speakers Aura by Paul Scarfe By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-03-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-cone-paul-scarfe References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/index.php/2008/03/26/the-shape-of-music/) Designer Paul Scarfe conceived this [glass cone-shaped speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-speaker-x-lncc) he named "Aura". The cone shape is believed to be a sound enhancer and an effective way for sound to travel and project itself. "By using molded glass to focus and precisely deliver the high frequencies(treble), and the standard [bottom shooting bass arrangement](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker), he(Paul Scarfe) has married a [clean all-in-one silhouette](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoan-desktop) with audio precision," Yanko Design says of Aura. This speaker looks a bit like a blender to me. But then again, I can be such a philistine sometimes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.2/10 - Popularity: 24% | Activity: 3% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Glass Cone Speakers:** The trend of using glass cone-shaped speakers for enhanced sound projection. - **Sound Enhancement:** The trend of incorporating unique shapes, like cones, to enhance sound quality and precision. - **All-in-one Silhouette:** The trend of combining sleek design with high-quality audio performance in a single speaker. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment:** The audio equipment industry can explore the potential of glass cone-shaped speakers for innovative sound delivery. - **Home Decor:** The home decor industry can utilize glass cone speakers as functional and stylish decorative pieces. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of all-in-one silhouette speakers with superior audio precision. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [See-Through Private Listening Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-directional-speaker.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Shell-Inspired Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shell-intelligent.md) - [Ice-Inspired Ferrofluid Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceberg-crystal-speaker.md) - [Textured Acoustic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhapsody.md) - [Ceiling-Mounted Orb Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andr-terchanian.md)