# Iconic Audio Speakers The Marshall Stockwell Speaker Features Signature Marshall Design Cues By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-stockwell References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/17/marshall-stockwell-speaker/) & [bhphotovideo](http://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1182314-REG/marshall_audio_04091451_stockwell_speaker_with_case.html) The new [Marshall Stockwell](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-bromley-750) speaker may initially come off as a gimmick, but it is anything but. This particular amp is [significantly thinner than its predecessors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-heston), something which makes it far more [portable](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-mini). It takes up as much space in your backpack as a book, although obviously heavier. This speaker features the signature Marshall logo centered on a speaker grille that is designed to be reminiscent of the cloth fronts of bigger amps. The controls include a 3.5 mm aux input, source selector, audio dials and buttons for speakerphone functionality. The audio controls included here are in the form of pop-up knobs for volume, bass and treble. The Marshall Stockwell speaker takes advantage of a famous music technology brand, but delivers in terms of substance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 61% | 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) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Portable Audio:** The trend towards increasingly portable audio devices presents an opportunity for companies to innovate and create devices that are both smaller and more powerful. - **Brand-driven Design:** Companies can take advantage of their brand recognition to create signature design elements that make their products instantly recognizable, while still delivering on substance. - **Smart Audio Controls:** Integrating smart audio controls into portable audio devices presents an opportunity for companies to create more intuitive and seamless user experiences. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry can benefit from the trend towards more portable and brand-driven design, by creating devices that are both stylish and functional. - **Consumer Electronics:** Consumer electronics companies can capitalize on the trend towards smart audio controls, by integrating features like voice assistants and intuitive controls into their devices. - **Fashion Technology:** Fashion technology companies can explore the intersection between style and function in portable audio devices, creating products that are both fashionable and practical. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Guitar Amp-Inspired Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-bromley-750.md) - [Immersive Ultra-Compact Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-emberton-ii.md) - [Palm-Sized Mini Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willen.md) - [Rugged Portable Weatherproof Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/middleton-speaker.md) - [Massive Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromley-750.md) - [Premium Wireless Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emberton-iii.md) - [360-Degree Mobile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-emberton-iii.md) - [Portable Sonic-Optimized Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/newordinary-songbook-max-speaker.md) - [Wearable High-Quality Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-x-teufel.md)