# Swanky Speakers The Les Paul Reference Series Speakers Feature Vintage Wood Veneer Designs By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2014-09-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reference-series-speakers References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/gibson-les-paul-reference-speakers-ifa2014/33701/) & [www2.gibson](http://www2.gibson.com/default.aspx) The Les Paul Reference Series is a series of speakers that carry on the [Les Paul tradition](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-paul-custom-70s) for sonic excellence. These speakers feature a tastefully composed wood veneer front that is modeled off the different burst looks of [vintage Les Paul guitars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gibsons-certified-vintage-program). The speakers have a [1-inch diamond composite dome tweeter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/piega-premium-801) on the front and top and a woofer below. The LP4 model sports a 4-inch woofer, and has a volume dial and low, mid and high EQ knobs. It will retail for $599. The LP6 has a 6-inch woofer and features low and high EQ knobs and a honey burst front. It will retail for $799. The LP8 will feature an 8-inch woofer and will cost $999. The Les Paul Reference Speakers ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 29% | Activity: 33% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Vintage-inspired Speaker Designs:** An opportunity for disruptive innovation lies in creating speakers that mimic the aesthetics of vintage musical instruments, appealing to consumers nostalgic for classic styles. - **Diamond Composite Dome Tweeter:** There is potential for disruptive innovation in developing speakers with diamond composite dome tweeters, which offer improved sound quality and durability compared to traditional materials. - **Customizable EQ Knobs:** Creating speakers with customizable EQ knobs provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation by allowing users to fine-tune the audio output to their specific preferences. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** The audio equipment manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by incorporating vintage-inspired designs and advanced materials into their speaker products. - **Home Entertainment Systems:** In the home entertainment systems industry, there is potential for disruptive innovation by offering customizable speakers with improved sound quality and aesthetic appeal. - **Musical Instrument Manufacturing:** The musical instrument manufacturing industry can explore disruptive innovation opportunities by integrating speaker technology into their instruments, providing musicians with enhanced sound projection during performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Wireless Premium Distinctive Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beolab-8-speaker.md) - [Retro-Inspired Limited Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bellame.md) - [Limited-Edition Guitar Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/les-paul-standard-models.md) - [Collaborative Birch Plywood Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kor1-speaker.md) - [Opulent Next-Gen Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-800-series-signature-speakers.md) - [Elegant At-Home Acoustic Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-one-plus-and-three-plus.md) - [Opulent Artisan Aesthetic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arendal-1528-tower-8-limited.md) - [Powerful Vintage-Inspired Stereo Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch.md) - [Midcentury Modern Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-heritage-wireless.md)