# Insect Audiophile Amplifiers The Monarch Loudspeaker is an Adorable Butterfly-Shaped Speaker By Deborah Kim | Published 2011-07-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monarch-loudspeaker References: [bornrich](http://www.bornrich.com/entry/oma-monarch-butterfly-shaped-speakers-boats-exceptional-sound/) & [oswaldsmillaudio](http://www.oswaldsmillaudio.com/Products/monarch.html) The Monarch Loudspeaker by OMA is an audiophile's dream: a technically sound speaker with a [beautiful design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker). The speaker contains a 15-inch woofer that delivers bass in a way that no other speaker its size can. The butterfly-shaped speakers wouldn't even need to deliver quality sound for me to purchase them. The adorable design would be perfect for any home decor. But for those of you that need quality to commit to any speaker, don't fret, because according to the website, its " aluminum alloy horn and compression driver cover the midrange and high frequencies, with superb integration due to a simple crossover network." Quality comes with the price tag and the Monarch Loudspeaker certainly has both. The speaker is available through the website in [various wood finishes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kor1-speaker). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 63% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Butterfly-inspired Speakers:** There is opportunity for innovation in designing speakers that take inspiration from nature to add an aesthetic appeal. - **Miniature High-quality Speakers:** There is room for improvement in creating small speakers that deliver quality sound for those who want both convenience and performance. - **Bass-focused Speakers:** The demand for speakers that deliver optimal bass performance is ever increasing and can be an interesting innovation opportunity for businesses. ### Where This Applies - **Audiovisual Equipment Manufacturing:** There is potential for manufacturers to create innovative products by incorporating nature-inspired designs, miniaturization and bass management technologies. - **Home Decor Industry:** Incorporating speakers with aesthetically pleasing designs to home decor can expand various home decor product lines and provide new business opportunities. - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** There might be an opportunity for manufacturers to create an all-in-one portable guitar amp with bass-focused speakers, which can be used for outdoor gigs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Edgy Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-speaker.md) - [Extravagant Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcs15k-center-channel-loudspeaker.md) - [Spherical Freestanding HiFi Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oeplay-speaker.md) - [Opulent Audiophile Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-faber-amati-supreme.md) - [Opulent Next-Gen Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-800-series-signature-speakers.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Chic Marble-Accented Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-balance-natura-speaker.md) - [Fashion-Driven Audiophile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piega-premium-801.md)