# Wooden Speaker Blocks Grain Audio's Packable Wireless System is Designed for Use on the Go By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-10-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-audio-system References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/packable-wireless-system-grain-audio/) & [grainaudio](http://grainaudio.com/collections/handheld/products/pws) This [portable audio system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plus-minus-zero) from Grain Audio is designed specifically for those who love to take music wherever they go. The PWS (Packable Wireless System) is tiny, wireless and portable, featuring a charming [wooden design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhapsody) that brings a rich texture to the feel of the device. This wooden body is made from [FSC-Certified walnut wood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/house-of-marley-get-together), so that you can ensure that in addition to being beautiful, the system is also respectful of the environment. The speaker system also includes psycho-acoustic technology from MaxxAudio, which brings a high quality, authentic sound comes from the device. The Grain Audio system is formed by a simple rectangular frame that protects all of the important interior sound-making elements. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 46% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Packable Wireless Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop smaller and more portable wireless speaker systems. - **Eco-friendly Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create products with sustainable and FSC-certified materials without compromising on aesthetics and functionality. - **Psycho-acoustic Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore advancements in psycho-acoustic technology to enhance sound quality in electronic devices. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate eco-friendly and portable designs into consumer electronic products such as speakers and headphones. - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate psycho-acoustic technology into audio equipment manufacturing processes for improved audio experiences. - **Sustainable Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Combine sustainable design principles with functional and aesthetically pleasing products across various industries. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Vintage-Style Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-d32.md) - [Retro Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32.md) - [Jewel-Like Structural Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obsidian-speaker.md) - [Chic Sustainable Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-a1.md) - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Tree-Inspired Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-pick-stand-speaker.md) - [Portable Wood-Framed Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-mp230.md) - [Modular Speaker Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grid-modular-sound.md)