# Handcrafted Transparent Speakers The 'Lyric Speaker' Displays the Words to Favorite Songs By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2018-07-30 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/handcrafted-transparent-speakers References: [pcauthority.au](https://www.pcauthority.com.au/news/cotodamas-lyric-speaker-canvas-displays-song-words-while-camouflaged-as-two-record-sleeves-498466) & [lyric-speaker](https://lyric-speaker.com/en/index.html) A Japanese company by the name of Cotodama is offering an exclusive and highly limited range of transparent speakers that don't just allow you to listen to high-quality audio tracks, but also permit you to sing along seamlessly thanks to the inclusion of a lyrics display. Only 15 units of the simply named [Lyric](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lyric) Speakers are crafted each month, but the privileged few who get their hands on these speakers will get a high-tech product that comes with a pair of 20-watt speakers and a transparent LCD panel, which can make use of WiFi connectivity to display song lyrics accessed via the PetitLyrics lyrics database. Available for $4,500 each, these transparent speakers are products that bring together futuristic technological innovation with [high-end design and genuine exclusivity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arendal-1528-tower-8-limited). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 4% | Activity: 15% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Transparent Smart Speakers:** The combination of transparency and smart features in speakers opens up opportunities to create more high-end and exclusive products. - **Visual Audio Interface:** Integrating displays into speakers for visual communication with consumers provides new opportunities for customer engagement and interactive experiences. - **Limited Edition Tech Products:** Creating highly exclusive, limited edition tech products with unique features can be a profitable business model for premium brands. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Audio Systems:** Incorporating smart features and engaging design into home audio systems can create new revenue streams for established industry players. - **Luxury Electronics:** Creating high-end products with advanced technical features and exclusive design can disrupt the luxury electronics market. - **Music Streaming Services:** Partnering with smart speaker manufacturers to incorporate visual features and exclusive offerings can help differentiate music streaming services from competitors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Loudspeaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loudspeaker-system.md) - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [Minimalist See-Through Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witalogy-speaker.md) - [Transparent AI Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiantian-casa-aria.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [Ice-Inspired Ferrofluid Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceberg-crystal-speaker.md) - [See-Through Private Listening Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-directional-speaker.md) - [Three-Dimensional Home Audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-speaker.md) - [Transparent TV-Speaker Hybrids](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-dukebox.md)