# Sound-Immersing Speakers The Panorama 2 is Like Widescreen for Your Ears By Wes Walcott | Published 2012-10-05 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama-2 References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5948708/i-would-resort-to-a-life-of-crime-to-pay-for-bowers-and-wilkins-badass-new-soundbar) & [bowers-wilkins](http://www.bowers-wilkins.com/) Adding a new dimension to home entertainment, the [Panorama 2](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gourmia-panorama-digital-air-fryer) delivers immersive high-quality sound from a single sublime speaker. Developed by [Bowers & Wilkins](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama-3), the same company that provides in-car audio systems for luxury [Maserati](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giorgetti-maserati-edition) vehicles, the Panorama 2 is a home audio system that has drive units designed to disperse sound to as wide a listening area as possible. The speaker features mid-to-low range frequency drive units and specially designed tweeters that, when combined, results in a premium acoustic performance that's free from audio distortion. The system is also easy to install and use with plug and play HDMI connectivity that's compatible with all the latest media players and game consoles. Elegant and powerful, the Panorama 2 will provide top quality audio for your home theater setup. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Immersive Audio:** Developing advanced audio systems that deliver immersive sound experiences in home entertainment. - **Wide Dispersion:** Creating speakers with drive units designed to disperse sound to a wide listening area, enhancing the audio experience. - **Plug and Play Connectivity:** Designing audio systems with easy installation and use, featuring plug and play HDMI connectivity compatible with various media players and game consoles. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Audio:** Innovating home audio systems to offer immersive sound experiences and wide dispersion of audio. - **Entertainment Technology:** Advancing entertainment technology by developing audio systems with plug and play connectivity and high-quality sound performance. - **Luxury Automotive:** Expanding audio technology from luxury car audio systems to home entertainment, enhancing the audio experience in both domains. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Premium 400W Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panorama-3.md) - [Portable Surround Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htax7.md) - [Cinema-Grade Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-theatre.md) - [Portable Theater Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-htax7.md) - [Cutting-Edge TV Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-audio-system.md) - [Immersive Wire-Free Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-home-speaker-system.md) - [Extravagant Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcs15k-center-channel-loudspeaker.md) - [3D Sound Entertainment Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-true-x-surround-90a-soundbar.md) - [Opulent Next-Gen Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-800-series-signature-speakers.md)