# Old-Fashioned Nixie Tube Speakers The Retio Retro Radio Speaker Offers the Latest Technology By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2021-03-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-radio-speaker References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/retio-retro-radio-speaker/?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+thegadgetflow+%28Gadget+Flow%29) & [retio.co](https://www.retio.co/?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow) The Retio retro radio speaker is an old-fashioned take on the now-ubiquitous [Bluetooth speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nattbadd) that will provide users with all the latest functionalities they require in a housing that calls to mind yesteryear. The speaker has a walnut wood construction that holds a series of [Nixie](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixie-tube-turntable) tubes in place, which can be used to display the time in a decidedly old-fashioned manner. The unit is powered by a 6,800mAh battery pack that will offer up to six hours of playback per charge. The Retio retro radio speaker offers Bluetooth connectivity as well as radio connectivity, which will support the needs of modern users. The backlight on the unit can be set to one of six shades for an enhanced sense of ambiance. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 91% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Retro Tech:** Opportunity to create modern technology with vintage designs. - **Bluetooth Speakers:** Opportunity to develop Bluetooth speaker with a vintage aesthetic. - **Smart Display Technology:** Opportunity to integrate novel display technologies into smart devices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** Industry opportunity to create consumer electronics with retro aesthetics. - **Furniture Design:** Opportunity to create smart furniture with vintage design for modern consumers. - **Home Decor:** Opportunity to create smart home decor items with a retro look. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Retro-Style Tabletop Speaker](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nattbadd-bluetooth.md) - [Retro Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/d32.md) - [Vintage-Style Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/edifier-d32.md) - [Retrofuturistic Streaming Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diy-streaming-audio-player.md) - [Nixie Tube-Equipped Turntables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixie-tube-turntable.md) - [Desktop Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orgdot-n200.md) - [Connected Retro Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ruark-r140-sound-system.md) - [Tech-Infused Analog Radios](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/retro-aesthetics-and-modern-technology.md)