# Sleek High-Quality Bluetooth Speakers Libratone's New Speaker Boasts a Design with a Zip By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-09-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/highquality-bluetooth-speaker References: [hypebeast](https://hypebeast.com/2018/9/libratone-zipp-track-speakers) & [libratone](https://www.libratone.com/uk/) Copenhagen-based company [Libratone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libratone-air) releases two new products — a high-quality Bluetooth speaker and performance-driven earbuds. The former is dubbed ZIPP 2, while the latter is called TRACK+. The ZIPP 2 device is an ideal piece for at-home use. It boasts 360-degree premium quality sound, as well as the opportunity for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity. The total battery life is estimated at 12 hours. Moreover, the high-quality Bluetooth speaker is the first for the company that is compatible with [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qd35) [Alexa](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/switchbot-1). At approximately $288.5 USD, the ZIPP 2 successfully combines functionality with a design-forward aesthetic. Libratone's earphones, on the other hand, also have the capability of Bluetooth connectivity. The product is perfect for at the gym and retails for about $216.5 USD. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 71% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **360-degree Premium Sound:** The trend of 360-degree premium sound offers opportunities for disruptive innovations in the audio industry, allowing for immersive and high-quality audio experiences. - **Wi-fi and Bluetooth Connectivity:** The trend of Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity creates opportunities for disruptive innovations in the speaker industry, enabling seamless wireless connections and integration with other smart devices. - **Design-forward Aesthetic:** The trend of design-forward aesthetics presents opportunities for disruptive innovations in the consumer electronics industry, combining stylish designs with advanced technological functionalities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Industry:** The audio industry can explore disruptive innovations to enhance the 360-degree premium sound experience, developing new technologies and audio products to cater to consumer demand. - **Speaker Industry:** The speaker industry has the opportunity to disrupt the market by creating innovative speakers that offer both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, providing versatile and convenient audio solutions. - **Consumer Electronics Industry:** The consumer electronics industry can seize disruptive innovation opportunities by designing and manufacturing aesthetically pleasing products that combine style with advanced functionalities, appealing to the modern consumer. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Sustainable Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nattbadd.md) - [Demure Design-Conscious Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vifa-copenhagen-20.md) - [Highly Functional Speaker Lines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-audio.md) - [Luxe Sage Audio Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen3.md) - [Adaptable Cityscape Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libratone-air.md) - [Immersive Multi-Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiroom-speaker.md) - [Nostalgic Streaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-songbook.md) - [Angular Bluetooth Stereo Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-stereo-speaker.md) - [Immersive Travel-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-2-portable-bluetooth-speaker.md)