# $135,000 Blu-Ray Players Goldmund's 'Eidos Reference' is 66 Pounds of Luxury By JuliaT | Published 2009-09-13 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldmunds-eidos-reference-blu-ray-player References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/goldmunds-limited-edition-blu-ray-player/) & [goldmund](http://www.goldmund.com/) [Goldmund's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/theia) Eidos Reference Blu-ray player is one incredible piece of multimedia machinery. This [handmade Blu-ray player](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanling-ct90) is covered with 66 pounds of brass, aluminum and electronics and stands on four spring-loaded legs. Goldmund's Eidos Reference Blu-ray player has a price tag of $135,000, and the handmade multimedia player will be limited to a production of just 50 units. **Implications** - Limited edition devices that are extravagant with series of over-the-top features may not be attractive to a majority of the world, but those who aren't frugal desire to own [one-of-a-kind electronic devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-mate-xt-ultimate-design-gold-dragon). Even in a penny-pinching economy, there will always be consumers who want to splurge to have the best and the most expensive out there. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Limited Edition Luxury Electronics:** The demand for one-of-a-kind and extravagant devices with over-the-top features continues to attract a niche market of affluent consumers. - **Exclusivity in High-end Technology:** Limited production runs and high price tags create a sense of exclusivity and desirability for luxury electronics. - **Luxury Blu-ray Players:** Luxury brands are expanding into the Blu-ray player market, offering high-end features and materials for discerning consumers. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Luxury Electronics:** Luxury electronics brands have an opportunity to cater to high-end consumers seeking unique and extravagant devices. - **High-end Technology:** Companies specializing in high-end technology products can capitalize on the demand for exclusive and premium electronics. - **Home Entertainment:** The luxury Blu-ray player market presents an opportunity for the home entertainment industry to cater to affluent consumers seeking luxury and high-performance devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [90s-Inspired Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen4.md) - [Opulent Audiophile Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-signature-122-turntable.md) - [Luxe Limited-Edition Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosystem-7223.md) - [Heavy-Duty Premium Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sl1000res-direct-drive.md) - [Fully Machined Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selekt-dsm.md) - [Haute High-Power Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astellkern-sp3000t.md) - [Extravagant Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcs15k-center-channel-loudspeaker.md) - [Opulent Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msb-sentinel-dac.md) - [Cinematic Streaming Disc Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-4k-ultra-hd-bluray-player.md)