# iPod Trumpets Phonofone II By Going Like Sixty | Published 2008-04-01 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-enhanced-via-cool-trumpet References: [unicahome](http://www.unicahome.com/p40413/phonofone-ii-ipod-speaker-by-tristan-zimmerman.html) This is the Phonofone II, designed by Tristan Zimmermann. I love it when somebody takes a [high tech gadget](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vintageinspired-technology-tech-brand-kickbacks-discman-is-nostalgic) and makes an accessory that is very low tech. There are no electronics for the phonophone, it depends entirely on the ceramic design and [horn acoustics to amplify the sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus) of you [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod) by connecting earphones. It promises to make the sound more lush too. **Implications** - Youth demographics have a penchant for irony and appropriation. By combining high and low tech elements into an absurd product, tension is created. Companies should consider blending ideas in order to create products that are ironic; doing so will foster engagement with this demographic. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.2/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Blending High and Low Tech:** Companies should consider blending high and low tech elements to create ironic products that engage youth demographics. - **Irony and Appropriation:** Youth demographics have a penchant for irony and appropriation, creating opportunities for companies to develop absurd and tension-producing products. - **Amplifying Sound with Acoustics:** The Phonofone II relies on ceramic design and horn acoustics to amplify sound, suggesting opportunities for innovation in sound amplification technology. ### Who This Affects Most - **Electronics:** The electronics industry can explore blending high and low tech to create engaging and ironic products. - **Consumer Goods:** Companies in the consumer goods industry can tap into the youth demographic's preference for irony and appropriation by developing absurd and tension-producing products. - **Audio Technology:** Innovations in sound amplification technology can be explored by the audio technology industry based on the use of ceramic design and horn acoustics in the Phonofone II. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md) - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md) - [Smartwatch-Turned Nostalgic Handheld](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod.md) - [Futuristic Old-Fashioned Phonographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-retro-player.md) - [Exposed Component Audio Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampieq-sound-amplifier.md) - [Retro Smartphone Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smartphone-music-player.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Fan-Made Digital Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-npod.md) - [Headphone-Holding Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornucopia-speaker.md)