# Hellish Halloween Speakers The Soundlazer Lets You Beam Scary Halloween Sounds Into People's Heads By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-10-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/halloween-sounds References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/richardhaberkern/soundlazer-snap-the-directional-parametric-speaker) & [soundlazer](http://www.soundlazer.com/) The Soundlazer is an incredible [directional parametric speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loopen) that can beam sounds from different angles, making it perfect for generating [spooky Halloween sounds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zero-latency-vr) and scaring the crap out of people. The Soundlazer using ultrasonic carrier waves to transmit audio to listeners in a highly focused [beam of sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gadol-vibration-speaker) that behaves like light from a laser. Essentially, only people standing directly in front of the speaker can hear the audio, but people to the sides won't hear anything! Imagine using this ingenious contraption to beam spooky sounds and disturbing dins to people and watching their reaction when they realize that no one around them is able to hear what they're hearing. Halloween psychological disruption aside, the Soundlazer could also be used for a number of other applications in public safety, advertising and entertainment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Directional Parametric Speakers:** Developing highly focused beam of sounds that can be used for safety and entertainment purposes - **Ultrasonic Carrier Waves:** Innovative audio transmission for immersive experiences - **Spooky Sounds Technology:** Creating and marketing the next generation of Halloween-themed sound technology for both private and public use cases ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Entertainment:** Opportunity to use directional parametric speakers and ultrasonic carrier waves in immersive experiences for films and video games - **Public Safety:** Developing directional parametric speakers and ultrasonic carrier waves to alert individuals of important emergency information without disturbing others - **Advertising:** Implementing spooky sounds technology as a creative and disruptive way of advertisement that captures attention and stands out from normal audio ads ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clear-Frame Directional Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focusound.md) - [Transparent Loudspeaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loudspeaker-system.md) - [Smart Beaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noveto-n1.md) - [Targeted Audio Wave Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zipp-speaker-concept.md) - [Ludicrously Loud Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loud-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [See-Through Private Listening Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-directional-speaker.md) - [Hearing Loss Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundfun-mirai-speaker.md) - [Dynamic Home Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sounds-speaker.md) - [Cassette-Shaped Sound Machines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witchcraft-ambient-speakers.md)