# Concrete Stereo Equipment The Jack Speaker by Ben Wahrlich is a Solid Example of Industrial Design By Amelia Roblin | Published 2012-12-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jack-speaker-by-ben-wahrlich References: [blog.leibal](http://blog.leibal.com/products/jack-speaker/) & [anaestheticdesign](http://anaestheticdesign.com/jack-speaker) The Jack Speaker by Ben Wahrlich fulfills where so many sound systems fall short. [Desktop speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orgdot-n200) are rarely made to last anymore, yet these have been manufactured in indestructible concrete. You're more at risk of damaging your hardwood floor if one of these were to roll off of its stand. The Sydney-based AN/AESTHETIC designer sculpted this little gadget with a [stylish simplicity](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoan-desktop). Nearly cylindrical, it tapers slightly towards the back and opens up to emit its sound at the front. Smooth and pale gray in color, the device has a seamless exterior with a curved notch scooped out of one side. A wooden dowel is intended to be slipped beneath it to keep it in place and buffer any vibrations. The Jack Speaker by Ben Wahrlich is a [beautiful harmony of materials](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-balance-natura-speaker) that offers sensational acoustics. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.8/10 - Popularity: 61% | Activity: 44% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## 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 - **Concrete Audio Equipment:** The use of concrete in audio equipment presents an opportunity for durable and long-lasting products. - **Industrial Design:** The Jack Speaker's simple and stylish design highlights the potential for industrial design to enhance consumer electronics. - **Desktop Speaker Innovation:** The Jack Speaker's unique design and use of materials offers an opportunity for innovation in the desktop speaker market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can explore the use of concrete in their products to appeal to consumers seeking durability and unique designs. - **Industrial Manufacturing:** Companies specializing in industrial manufacturing can offer design and manufacturing services for concrete audio equipment. - **Home Decor:** Home decor companies can market concrete audio equipment as a stylish and functional addition to modern interiors. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edgy Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-speaker.md) - [Industrially Designed Desktop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-speaker.md) - [Job Site-Ready Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/caterpillar-aurras-speaker-concept.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Structural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agnes-speaker.md) - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [Architecturally Influenced Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brutalist-speaker.md) - [Landmark-Resembling Floor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floor-standing-wireless.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Luxury Cubism-Honoring Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocs-braque.md)