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# Slick Wireless Speaker Streamers
Libratone Live Airplay Eliminates the Tangled Mess of Cables

By Matt Ho | Published 2011-07-26 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libratone-live-airplay
References: [pcadvisor](http://www.pcadvisor.co.uk/new-product/ces/3292681/libratone-live-airplay-wireless-speakers/) & [libratone](http://www.libratone.com/live/intro/)

The Libratone Live Airplay is cable-free, slick and technically impressive, making it ideal for any home.

The Libratone Live Airplay is the latest product from the company. The newest model has a [wireless active speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grand-horizon) with "built-in digital signal processing and digital amplification," according to Libratone. It makes use of the [Mac's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vitalink-keyboard) Airplay streaming feature to deliver audio and podcasts from an iTunes list to any area that's within a network range. So basically, you can stream your entire library wirelessly from any [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-7) product. It also has an output capability of 150 watts, 1x50W bass, a 2x25W tweeter and more. The triangular shape helps deliver a full 360-degree sound that enhances your music listening experience.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 1.1/10
- Popularity: 4% | Activity: 20% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Millennial
- Top markets: North America, Europe

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Wireless Audio Streaming:** Disruptive opportunity for companies to innovate home audio devices with wireless audio streaming functionalities
- **Wireless Network Technology:** Disruptive opportunity for companies to innovate ways to make wireless network technology more accessible and reliable
- **360-degree Sound Experience:** Disruptive opportunity for companies to innovate with 360-degree sound technology for better music listening experience in different environments

### Where This Applies

- **Home Audio:** Disruptive opportunity for home audio companies to innovate with wireless audio streaming technology, making their devices more convenient for consumers
- **Wireless Network Equipment:** Disruptive opportunity for companies in the wireless network equipment industry to innovate with more reliable and accessible wireless network technology
- **Music and Entertainment:** Disruptive opportunity for companies in the music and entertainment industry to innovate with 360-degree sound technology, leading to more immersive and interactive listening experiences

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