# Phonograph Speakers The Awesome Retro Little Horn Speakers Come Back From the Past By Andrew Robichaud | Published 2009-09-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-horn-speakers References: [newlaunches](http://www.newlaunches.com/archives/little_horn_speakers.php) & [unplggd](http://www.unplggd.com/unplggd/speakers-headphones/the-little-horn-speakers-096538?image_id=753569) These [UBER](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sekra)-retro speakers look like they came right out of the days of the first phonographs. They definitely have an added flair that makes them awesome modern speakers that are perfect for any sound system. The [Little Horn Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/little-giant-forest-studio) are made of high-density fiberglass and can be connected to pretty much any other speaker. They provide a [old-school sound](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32) that contributes to the flavor of the music and the mood of the room. **Implications** - Consumers are no longer just looking for items that will complete a practical function. Products that are functional while being stylish are appealing to those who want to complete their tasks fashionably. Companies trying to increase their appeal could focus on this with new items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 25% | Activity: 95% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Design:** Opportunity for companies to create products that combine functionality with a stylish, retro-inspired design. - **Personalized Sound Systems:** Demand for speakers that can be easily connected to other speakers to create a customized sound system. - **Mood-enhancing Technology:** Potential for companies to develop products that not only provide high-quality sound but also contribute to the mood and ambiance of a space. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the trend for retro-inspired speakers that combine style and functionality. - **Home Decor:** Home decor industry can explore opportunities to incorporate mood-enhancing technology into their products, such as speakers that enhance the ambiance of a room. - **Audio Equipment:** Audio equipment manufacturers can tap into the demand for personalized sound systems by creating speakers that can easily be connected to other devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Powerful Vintage-Inspired Stereo Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Retro-Inspired Limited Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellame.md) - [Connected Retro Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruark-r140-sound-system.md) - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Futuristic Old-Fashioned Phonographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-retro-player.md) - [Headphone-Holding Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornucopia-speaker.md)