# Sound-Amping Mason Jars This Unusual Mason Jar Product Makes Music Louder By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2013-08-13 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mason-jar-product References: [fancy](http://fancy.com/things/418987025761311701/Mason-Jar-Speaker-&-Amplifier) & [uncommongoods](http://www.uncommongoods.com/product/mason-jar-speaker-amplifier) This unconventional mason jar product by Uncommon Goods is certainly a unique use for the classic canning jar. Instead of being used for food preservation, this jar is made to make music louder. The clear glass jar reveals that it is packed with electronic equipment like circuit boards, metal and wires. As well, the jack that reaches the outside the jar can be plugged into [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thinn), [iPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) or any other music-playing device. Despite its small size, this [mason jar speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-speakers) is capable of blasting out a big sound. This seems like a project that could be replicated by tech-savvy crafters with just a few supplies and a trip to the hardware store. This novel speaker just adds one more thing to the endless list of things mason jars are good for. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 75% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Amplified Sound Products:** The trend of creating unconventional products for amplifying sound, such as the sound-amplifying mason jar by Uncommon Goods, opens opportunities for innovative audio solutions. - **DIY Speaker Kits:** The rise in popularity of DIY audio projects, like replicating the mason jar speaker with readily available supplies, presents an opportunity for companies to offer speaker kits and related components. - **Multi-purpose Containers:** The continued exploration of alternative uses for traditional objects like mason jars, as seen with the sound-amplifying mason jar, highlights the demand for versatile and multi-functional containers in various industries. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Technology:** The innovative sound-amplifying mason jar demonstrates potential for disruptive innovations in the audio technology industry, particularly in compact and portable audio devices. - **Craft and Hobby:** The DIY aspect of replicating the mason jar speaker suggests opportunities for the craft and hobby industry to develop DIY speaker kits and related materials for enthusiasts. - **Packaging and Storage:** The concept of repurposing mason jars for sound amplification showcases the need for creative and versatile packaging and storage solutions, creating room for disruptive innovations within the packaging industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Power-Free Smartphone Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplifying-speaker.md) - [Exposed Component Audio Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ampieq-sound-amplifier.md) - [Ludicrously Loud Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loud-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Nautilus Shell Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steampunk-nautilus.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [Speaker-Equipped Flower Vases](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blooming-product.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-echo.md) - [Headphone-Friendly Wireless Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-guitar-amplifier.md)