# Impressive Wooden Speakers Houd Passive Speakers Use Amplification to Fill a Room with Sound By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-03-29 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/houd-passive-speakers References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/houd-speakers.php) & [houdsound](http://www.houdsound.com/passive.html) The amplification process has come a long way and the Houd Passive speakers are an old school way to help make the sound from your iDevice that much louder. Using no electricity or harsh chemicals to create them, Houd Passive speakers are crafted from [sustainably sourced Columbian wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together). I've seen a few [amplification speakers on the market](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/leapsonic-speaker), but they were made of flimsy plastic and didn't offer much of an experience. The Houd Passive speakers don't simply amplify, but offer a complete experience that will work with any iPad or [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hires-headphone-amplifier). What's more, the sustainable product will look fantastic in a bedroom, office or living area because of it's ergonomically crafted body and elegantly finished surface. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.2/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 76% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Passive Amplification Speakers:** Opportunity for eco-friendly audio devices that do not require electricity or harsh chemicals for amplification. - **Sustainable Audio Devices:** Opportunity for audio device manufacturers to use sustainably sourced materials and offer more eco-friendly options. - **Crafted Wooden Speakers:** Opportunity for manufacturers to explore the use of beautifully crafted wooden materials as an alternative to plastic. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment:** Opportunity for audio equipment manufacturers to develop eco-friendly and sustainable audio devices. - **Furniture:** Opportunity for furniture manufacturers to incorporate sustainably sourced audio devices into their products for a more aesthetically pleasing experience. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity for home decor companies to offer innovative, eco-friendly audio solutions that blend seamlessly into the home environment. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Minimal Elegant Desktop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoan-desktop.md) - [Eco-Friendly Art Frame Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vavia.md) - [Retro-Inspired Limited Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellame.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Vintage-Style Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-d32.md) - [Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-echo.md) - [Portable Wood-Framed Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-mp230.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md)