# Rugged Speaker Discs The Waterproof and Wireless UE Roll2 Pool Speaker Comes in Bright Designs By Alyson Wyers | Published 2016-05-31 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pool-speaker References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2016/05/27/ue-roll-2/) & [ultimateears](http://www.ultimateears.com/en-us/store/ueroll2) This pool speaker is extremely portable and rugged, making it ideal for summer activities like camping, swimming and hiking. The UE Roll 2 speaker is a wireless disc that syncs to your smartphone to play music and other audio content via Bluetooth technology. The speakers come in a number of attractive designs, including the bright orange Habanero, graphic print Tropical Anime and sleek gray Volcano. The pool speaker has simple plus and minus signs embroidered on one side, so you can easily adjust the volume. The Ultimate Ears speaker is extremely rugged, as it is [waterproof and dust proof](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-grip) and won't be damaged if it gets tossed around. It also works up to 100 feet away from its source, lessening the chance of ruining your phone by keeping it too close to water. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.7/10 - Popularity: 65% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Portable Water-resistant Speakers:** Present opportunities in the outdoor recreation and tech industries for creating durable and convenient audio devices for active individuals. - **Bluetooth-enabled Audio Devices:** Offers opportunities within the tech industry to develop user-friendly and wireless audio products that connect easily to mobile devices. - **Rugged Wireless Discs:** Encourages innovation in the electronics and audio industries to create tough and portable audio equipment for outdoor activities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Outdoor Recreation:** Can leverage the demand for durable and waterproof audio equipment to expand product lines for outdoor enthusiasts. - **Consumer Electronics:** Has the potential to expand market share with rugged and portable audio products that are in high demand for active individuals. - **Tech:** Can capitalize on the growing market of Bluetooth-enabled audio devices with user-friendly designs that connect easily with mobile devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Floatable Waterproof Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderboom-3.md) - [Travel-Friendly Mini Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-ears-1.md) - [Rugged Vibrant Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everboom.md) - [Ultra-Durable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtlebox-gen-2.md) - [Beach-Ready Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-speaker-1.md) - [Portable 360-Degree Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-outdoor-speaker.md) - [Tactile Outdoor-Ready Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-ears-wonderboom-3.md) - [Compact Portable Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderboom-3-speaker.md) - [Pickleball-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/speaqua-barnacle-pro-20.md)