# Swiss Horn Speakers The 'L242' Was Inspired by an Archaic Horn Used in the Swiss Alps By David Ingram | Published 2015-11-04 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l242 References: [minimalissimo](http://minimalissimo.com/l242/) The sleek 'L242' audio speaker was inspired by traditional musical horns used for centuries in the Swiss Alps. The 'L242' speaker was designed by Estragon for VONSCHLOO, and uses a 360 degree design to replicate the look of an ancient musical object known as the 'Folle.' The [simple and functional cone shape](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker) of the speaker makes it [almost decorative in nature](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-speaker), and the entire construction of this device was also done by hand. The materials used include cement, wood, metal and fabric which were all carefully chosen because of not only how they atheistically work together with one another, but also to help maximize the optimal audio output as well. This speaker design is available in two versions, both a standing and shelf model, and [merges form and function](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brutalist-speaker) together to create a perfect melodic harmony. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 35% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Traditional-inspired Design:** Explore opportunities to create innovative products that borrow from traditional design aesthetics and techniques. - **360 Degree Audio:** Investigate new ways to deliver immersive audio experiences through a speaker's design that covers a full range of sound. - **Handcrafted Construction:** Identify potential markets for handcrafted products that emphasize craftsmanship and attention to detail. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Technology:** Discover disruptive innovation opportunities in the audio technology industry by reimagining speaker designs and materials. - **Home Decor:** Find ways to create unique home decor products that combine functionality with artistic elements inspired by traditional designs. - **Luxury Goods:** Explore the luxury goods market by developing high-end, handcrafted products that offer both aesthetic beauty and superior performance. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Architecture-Inspired Structural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/agnes-speaker.md) - [Textured Acoustic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhapsody.md) - [Furniture-Shaped Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [Chinese Lantern-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sirocco-speaker.md) - [Eye-Catching Freestanding Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oli-home-speaker.md) - [Colorful Cubist Audio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker.md)