Portable wireless sound systems have come a long way in recent years, but as small as they've gotten, they still often take awkward shapes. The OWN Personal Speaker is a slick concept that reduces the amplifier down in one dimension, so much so that it can be slipped right into your pocket.
Simon Lauwerier's slim and smart-looking device has a beautiful cork case that hinges open to become a stand. A diamond-textured surface is perforated for perfect sound emission that the user can direct towards his ears. The way that it has been designed makes it ideal for short-range listening; the OWN Personal Speaker will not disturb anyone around you. You can connect it conveniently via bluetooth to your smartphone to play music, and even to amplify your voice conversations.
What's Driving This Trend
- Slim Sound Systems
- Opportunity for audio companies to create portable, wallet-sized speakers with powerful sound emission and aesthetic design.
- Bluetooth Connectivity
- Opportunity for tech companies to develop wireless sound systems that connect seamlessly to mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, and laptops.
- Short-range Listening
- Opportunity for audio manufacturers to design devices that emit sound waves in a specific direction, making them ideal for private listening in public spaces.
Who This Affects Most
- Audio Equipment Manufacturing
- Manufacturers of audio equipment can create new product lines of pocket-sized speakers that have an aesthetically appealing design and impeccable sound quality.
- Consumer Electronics
- Consumer electronics companies can research and develop slim sound systems that are compatible with new and emerging technologies, such as Bluetooth, Apple HomeKit, and Google Home.
- Retail
- Retailers can leverage the trend of slim sound systems to offer consumers new options that are easy to carry and use on the go.
