# Bamboo Speakers Jocko Chan's 'Forsta' Delivers Richer Sound as the Bamboo Grows By Marissa Brassfield | Published 2009-03-25 | Eco Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jocko-chan-forsta References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2009/03/23/grow-a-bamboo-to-get-better-sound/) & [coroflot](http://www.coroflot.com/public/individual_work.asp?individual_id=132679&sort_by=1&) Jocko Chan's 'Forsta' bamboo speakers combine living plants with home audio. The speakers are installed within the bamboo itself, turning the bamboo stem into a sort of sound box. As the bamboo grows, it delivers a richer, fuller sound. A water tank keeps the electronics dry, and the whole 'Forsta' bamboo assembly is tucked inside a [ceramic planter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soak). Do you think Jocko Chan's design is aurally feasible? Weigh in below. **Implications** - Jocko Chan's 'Forsta' bamboo speakers are at once ingenious and innovative in how they can create a fuller sound over time. If you are looking for a [new sound system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers) for your home this is certainly a fantastic option. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 24% | 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) > [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Living Plant Technology:** Jocko Chan's 'Forsta' bamboo speakers combine living plants with home audio, offering opportunities for the development of other products that integrate nature and technology. - **Natural Sound Enhancement:** The 'Forsta' bamboo speakers deliver a richer and fuller sound as the bamboo grows, indicating potential for advancements in sound technology using organic materials. - **Sustainable Home Audio:** Jocko Chan's bamboo speakers present an eco-friendly alternative in the audio industry, suggesting opportunities for sustainable innovations in the home audio sector. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The 'Forsta' bamboo speakers introduce a unique concept to the consumer electronics industry, providing a chance for companies to explore new audio designs and functionalities. - **Interior Design:** The incorporation of living plants and bamboo speakers in interior design showcases an emerging trend that interior designers can capitalize on to create eco-friendly and aesthetically pleasing audio solutions for homes and offices. - **Sustainable Technologies:** Jocko Chan's 'Forsta' bamboo speakers highlight the potential for sustainable technologies in the audio industry, encouraging advancements in eco-friendly audio production and manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Nature-Inspired Multifunctional Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/moss-echo.md) - [Eco-Friendly Bamboo Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/get-together-2.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-product.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Woven Bamboo Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambass-headphones.md) - [Basket-Resembling Premium Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5.md) - [Renewable Material Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together.md) - [Chinese Lantern-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirocco-speaker.md) - [Eco-Friendly Art Frame Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vavia.md)