# Amplifier-Inspired Smartphones The Marshall London is Targeted Towards Musicians and Audiophiles By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-07-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-london References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/marshall-london-smartphone-details/38510/) & [marshallamps](https://marshallamps.com/live-for-music/news/introducing-marshall-london/) Marshall is a company renowned for manufacturing world class guitar and instrument amplifiers, but with the [Marshall London](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-bromley-750) is now looking to make a foray into the smartphone world. This amplifier features a bevy of music and audio-focused features. It is equipped with a Wolfson WM8281 soundcard for high-resolution audio playback, and is fitted with [dual front-facing speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poco-f8-series) which are possibly the loudest speakers on amy mobile phone. The phone also includes a [pair of stereo audio jacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hmd-amped-buds) with independent volume controls, and comes with a pair of Mode in-ear headphones. The Marshall London shows how the smartphone market is becoming increasingly niche, with devices being conceived to target people with very specific interests. This may well spur manufacturers of other electronics to explore the smartphone market. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.0/10 - Popularity: 16% | Activity: 6% | 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) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Niche Targeting:** The Marshall London exemplifies how the smartphone market is becoming increasingly niche, presenting an opportunity for manufacturers to target specific interests. - **Enhanced Audio Experience:** With its high-resolution audio playback and dual front-facing speakers, the Marshall London showcases the trend of smartphones prioritizing an immersive audio experience. - **Cross-industry Expansion:** Marshall's foray into the smartphone industry highlights the potential for manufacturers of other electronics to explore and expand into the market. ### Who This Affects Most - **Smartphone Manufacturing:** The Marshall London's success demonstrates the opportunity for manufacturers to tap into the niche market and cater to specific consumer interests. - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** With its focus on enhanced audio features and high-quality sound, the Marshall London opens possibilities for the audio equipment industry to collaborate and innovate within the smartphone market. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Marshall's venture into smartphones signifies the potential for other electronics manufacturers to disrupt the market and introduce innovative products targeting specific audiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Guitar Amp-Inspired Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-bromley-750.md) - [Headphone-Friendly Wireless Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-guitar-amplifier.md) - [Smartphone-Controlled Bass Amp Heads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bass-amp-head.md) - [Rear-Mounted Speaker Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/worlds-loudest-smartphone.md) - [Loud Speaker Hybrid Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/weatherproof-smartphone.md) - [Immersive Ultra-Compact Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-emberton-ii.md) - [Massive Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromley-750.md) - [Retro-Style Musician Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-studio-jtm.md) - [360-Degree Mobile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-emberton-iii.md)