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# Multidirectional Musician Speakers
The Marshall Kilburn II Speaker Offers 360-Degrees of Audio

By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-09-07 | Tech
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-kilburn-ii
References: [coolest-gadgets](http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20180906/marshall-delivers-kilburn-ii-portable-speaker/) & [media.maxborgesagency](http://media.maxborgesagency.com/press/marshall-reinvents-bluelein-stereo-sound-in-its-new-portable-speaker-kilburn-ii/)

The Marshall Kilburn II speaker is a professional-grade piece of technology for audiophiles and musicians to integrate into their lifestyle when looking for a premium way to rock out to their favorite tunes.

Offering Blumlein stereo sound, the speaker is capable of being used indoors or outdoors to provide [360-degree audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribit-stormbox-mini) thanks to the multidirectional capability of the unit, while the [stylish design of the speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition) makes it worthy of discerning users. The [Bluetooth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-bluetooth-speaker1) Qualcomm aptX connectivity ensures audio will be relayed at the best level possible, while also eliminating low-power connections from causing issues as you listen.

The Marshall Kilburn II speaker is packed with a battery that will provide up to 20 hours of usage per charge and features a price point of $299.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 0.8/10
- Popularity: 9% | Activity: 7% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women
- Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America

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## Key Themes

### Key Themes Behind This Trend

- **Blumlein Stereo Sound:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop audio devices that integrate Blumlein stereo sound technology for an immersive and high-quality listening experience.
- **360-degree Audio:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the use of multidirectional speaker technology to create immersive audio experiences for consumers in various industries, such as gaming, virtual reality, and home entertainment.
- **Qualcomm Aptx Connectivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop wireless audio solutions that utilize Qualcomm aptX connectivity to ensure the highest quality audio transmission without loss of data or low-power connection issues.

### Where This Applies

- **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create innovative audio products that incorporate multidirectional speaker technology to enhance the audio experience for consumers in the consumer electronics industry.
- **Gaming:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate 360-degree audio technology into gaming accessories, such as headphones or speakers, to provide a more immersive gaming experience for gamers.
- **Home Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop home entertainment systems with multidirectional speaker technology to deliver a surround sound experience without the need for multiple speakers and complicated setup.

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