# Compact Quality Speakers The Lower East Side Media Speaker Shows Big Things Come in Small Packages By Meghan Young | Published 2011-06-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lower-east-side-media-speaker References: [coolhunting](http://www.coolhunting.com/tech/audyssey-les-speakers.php) & [audyssey](http://www.audyssey.com/products/les-media-speakers/les-features) There are a number of reasons why you will love the Lower East Side Media Speaker. Its simple, compact look as well as its quality sound system are two reasons why this piece would enhance anyone's entertainment experience. Although it may look like a typical computer speaker, it packs quite the punch. It shows that big things really can come in small packages. Brought to you by Audyssey, the same folks who released this compact[iPad Audio Dock](http://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audyssey-audio-dock), the Lower East Side Media Speaker boasts the company's Smart Speaker technology, which let you hear all musical details from the deep bass to the clear highs. The Lower East Side Media Speaker can also connect to just about everything including computers, Apple TV, Blu-ray players, iPhone models and MP3 players. A set of two will run you about $200. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.9/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 9% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Smart Speaker Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in developing advanced speaker technology with enhanced sound quality and versatility. - **Compact Audio Devices:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in designing smaller and more portable audio devices that deliver high-quality sound. - **Multi-device Connectivity:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in creating seamless connectivity solutions for a wide range of devices, enabling convenient use and integration. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the consumer electronics industry by developing compact and technologically advanced audio devices. - **Home Entertainment:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the home entertainment industry by creating versatile speakers that can connect to various devices and enhance the overall audio experience. - **Audio Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the audio technology industry by leveraging smart speaker technology and improving sound quality in compact devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Audiophile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kef-lsx-ii-lt.md) - [Portable In-Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-home.md) - [Dynamic Home Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sounds-speaker.md) - [Accessible Audiophile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/double-bass-speaker.md) - [Illuminated Tabletop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qd35.md) - [Portable Wireless Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-minus-zero.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Compact Pro-Quality Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kanto-audio.md) - [Sleek Visual Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-audio-boutique.md)