# Haloed Smartphone Speakers The Monster Light Disc Audio Dock was Inspired by the Aesthetic of TRON By Amelia Roblin | Published 2014-01-22 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-light-disc-audio-dock References: [tuvie](http://www.tuvie.com/) & [amazon](http://www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B004443WQM/?tag=trenhunt0f-20) In addition to its generally cool-looking appeal, the [Monster](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monster-arc-smart-sound-reactive-led-lamp) Light Disc Audio Dock may entice your further because it reminds you of a cult movie. This [futuristic docking station](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nanoleaf-pegboard-desk-dock) is the TRON edition, inspired by the glowing blue disks from the Tron Legacy film. The smartphone speaker stand has been given a ring-shaped design with the core as the cradle for your handset. It supplies a 30-pin hookup so that you can plug your device directly into it. A few buttons on the gadget give you the option of interacting with the product itself or with the external remote. The Monster Light Disc Audio Dock functions best with a devoted TRON app installed so that the sound system and [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magsafe-trio) stand can maximize your music listening experience. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 32% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Futuristic Docking Stations:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop docking stations with unique and visually appealing designs inspired by popular movies or aesthetics. - **Integration of Remote Control:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate remote control functionality into smartphone speaker stands to provide users with more convenience and flexibility. - **Enhanced Music Listening Experience Through Apps:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create dedicated apps that optimize the sound system and functionality of smartphone docking stations for an improved music listening experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore innovative designs and features for smartphone accessories, such as docking stations, to attract tech-savvy consumers. - **Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with movie studios or entertainment companies to create themed smartphone speaker stands that resonate with fans of popular films or franchises. - **Mobile Applications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop dedicated apps that enhance the functionality and user experience of smartphone docking stations, creating a new market for app developers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speaker-Equipped Smartphone Docks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lexon-city-energy-pro.md) - [Freestanding Smartphone Dock Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jteman-phone-stand-and-speaker.md) - [Reactive Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-60w.md) - [LED Bedside Wireless Chargers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/csl.md) - [Spherical Smartphone Docking Stations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dockorb.md) - [Triangular Touchscreen Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-trigo.md) - [Sci-Fi-Inspired Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gravastar-supernova-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Sci-Fi Speaker Holders](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mecha-stand-for-echo-dot.md) - [Portable 360-Degree Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-outdoor-speaker.md)