# Gaudy Audio Gadgets The MBL Gold-Plated CD Player Offers Unrivaled Luxury Sound By Jordan M | Published 2011-02-01 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mbl-gold-plated-cd-player References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/entry/mbl-s-gold-plated-cd-players-is-a-dream-for-those-in-the-search-of-true-acoustic-bliss/) & [mbl-usa](http://www.mbl-usa.com/) When it comes to the very finest device in [audio luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-faber-amati-supreme), this MBL gold-plated CD player is a strong contender. At a cool $27,000, the MBL gold-plated CD player represents a pretty spectacular combination of opulent gaudiness and [superb audio quality and playback](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shanling-ct90). Meant to exude an outward appearance worthy of its serious interior hardware, the CD player's exterior features 24-carat hard gold plating on its switches and buttons, and a sleek and futuristic design that would seem more at home on a souped-up luxury vehicle than for an audio device. Nevertheless, the finished product is a seriously fancy piece of audio hardware. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxury Audio Products:** Opulent audio products with high-end finishes and designs are becoming increasingly popular. - **Gold-plated Audio Devices:** Audio devices with gold plating on their components are gaining popularity among luxury enthusiasts. - **Futuristic Audio Designs:** Audio devices with sleek, futuristic designs are becoming more common as technology advances. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **High-end Audio Equipment:** The luxury audio equipment industry can capitalize on the trend of consumers seeking high-end, showstopping products. - **Luxury Home Decor:** The luxury home decor industry can incorporate high-end audio equipment with elaborate and decorative designs into their product lines. - **Automotive Industry:** The automotive industry can partner with luxury audio equipment manufacturers to create audio systems with designs that complement high-end vehicles. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute High-Power Audio Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astellkern-sp3000t.md) - [Opulent Living Space Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldmund-pulp-bluetooth-speaker-set.md) - [Aesthetically Pleasing CD Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-cd-player.md) - [Copper-Constructed Hi-Res Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astellkern-aultima-sp4000.md) - [Opulent Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/msb-sentinel-dac.md) - [Extravagant Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcs15k-center-channel-loudspeaker.md) - [Luxe Limited-Edition Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosystem-7223.md) - [Opulent Audiophile Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-signature-122-turntable.md) - [Gold-Detailed Luxe Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dione-opra-de-paris.md)