# Portable Retro Speakers Marshall's Portable Speaker Designs are Modeled After Classic Guitar Amps By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2019-05-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-speaker-designs References: [digitaltrends](https://www.digitaltrends.com/home-theater/marshall-portable-speakers-tufton-stockwell-ii-vintage-bluetooth/?utm_source=feedly&utm_medium=webfeeds#/2) & [marshallheadphones](https://www.marshallheadphones.com/us/en/speakers/portable/) [Marshall's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/middleton-speaker) recently launched a collection of portable speaker designs styled after its Marshall guitar amp and the rest of its speaker collection. The new [retro-inspired speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nattbadd-bluetooth) include the Stockwell II and the Tufton, each of which boats a vertical shape and references the style of a portable radio. The battery-powered speakers feature multi-directional stereo sound and 20 hours of battery life, even though the Stockwell II is now the smallest portable speaker from Marshall's and Tufton is now the largest. Thanks to its small size, the [ultra-compact Stockwell II](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniroll) is the most travel-friendly portable speaker of the bunch and it also has the potential to be used to charge other devices on the go. The adventure-ready speaker is also the most durable of its kind, as it offers the highest level of water protection. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 3% | Activity: 22% | 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro-inspired Speaker Designs:** The popularity of Marshall's retro-inspired portable speaker designs creates an opportunity for other companies to explore and capitalize on nostalgic aesthetics in their own products. - **Multi-directional Stereo Sound:** The demand for speakers with multi-directional stereo sound opens up opportunities for companies to create immersive audio experiences that enhance user enjoyment and engagement. - **Ultra-compact Portable Speakers:** The success of Marshall's ultra-compact Stockwell II portable speaker highlights the potential for compact, travel-friendly speakers that offer convenience without compromising on sound quality. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can leverage the popularity of retro-inspired speaker designs to create unique and nostalgic audio products that resonate with consumers. - **Audio and Music:** The audio and music industry can explore the use of multi-directional stereo sound in their products to create immersive music experiences and enhance audio production capabilities. - **Travel and Outdoor Retail:** The success of ultra-compact portable speakers like Marshall's Stockwell II presents an opportunity for travel and outdoor retailers to offer convenient, durable, and high-quality audio solutions for customers on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Palm-Sized Mini Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/willen.md) - [Iconically Designed Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-willen.md) - [Rugged Portable Weatherproof Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/middleton-speaker.md) - [Premium Wireless Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emberton-iii.md) - [360-Degree Mobile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-emberton-iii.md) - [Massive Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bromley-750.md) - [Immersive Ultra-Compact Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-emberton-ii.md) - [Mini Portable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-mini.md) - [Streetwear-Informed Colorful Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emberton-ii.md)