# Transforming Speaker Furniture Concepts The New Ound Speaker System is for Personal Listening By Amy Duong | Published 2023-02-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ound References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2023/02/21/this-speaker-design-transforms-into-a-chair-to-create-a-personal-listening-space/)  A group of designers Minsong Cho, Jeonghyeon We, Jihye Yang, Hyerim Kim, Park [Sol](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sol-reader-1) come together to unveil the new Ound Speaker System concept. It builds upon the idea that music is a personal and social experience all at once. The name of the system highlights the idea of 'sound,' 'surround,' and 'round.' The audio device concept appears to be a [regular speaker and a chair design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers). There is a hidden rack and pinion system that elevates the back of the speaker to create the curvaceous backrest of the seating solution. On the sides of the backrest are what hides the actual speakers to create a [surround sound experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ljud) for the person that is sitting. Image Credit: Minsong Cho, Jeonghyeon We, Jihye Yang, Hyerim Kim, Park Sol ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 66% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Personalized Audio Furniture:** The Ound Speaker System shows the potential for integrating audio technology into furniture for a personalized listening experience. - **Surround Sound Seating:** The Ound Speaker System highlights the trend of integrating speakers into furniture to create a surround sound experience. - **Hidden Speaker Design:** The Ound Speaker System demonstrates the trend of concealing speakers within furniture for a seamless integration of technology and furniture design. ### Who This Affects Most - **Furniture Design:** The Ound Speaker System presents an opportunity for furniture designers to integrate audio technology into their designs for a unique and personalized listening experience. - **Audio Technology:** The Ound Speaker System points to a potential market for integrating high-quality audio technology into furniture for a unique listening experience. - **Home Entertainment:** The Ound Speaker System represents a potential opportunity for home entertainment companies to offer furniture with integrated audio technology for a surround sound experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Comforting Pillow-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oa-speaker.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Modular Audio Immersion Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/takeout-speaker.md) - [User-Following Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solros-speaker.md) - [Tree-Inspired Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pick-stand-speaker.md) - [Decor-Centric Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aura-speaker.md) - [Eye-Catching Freestanding Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oli-home-speaker.md) - [Distortion-Free Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/genesis-speaker.md) - [Flower Bud-Inspired Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orris-speaker-concept.md)