# Brainwave Modifying Chairs The Mood Boosting 'Sonic Lounger' By Tinkalicious | Published 2008-10-31 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-lounger-plays-sweet-music References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/sonic-lounger-takes-relaxation-to-another-high-level/) & [taizdesign](http://taizdesign.com/sonic-lounger/) If you ask me, the Sonic Lounger for Taiz Design looks a little gruesome, more torture than pleasure-centric, but the designers say the benefits it offers are definitely interesting. The apparatus uses a [tactile sound system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-heirloom), the idea being that the contraption entrains brainwave states. These states include beta, alpha, theta and delta states, which in turn produce serotonin, dopamine and neuropeptides. In addition to these elevated pleasurable states, the crystal clear vibration conducts hi-fi music into skin, bones, and tissues in a harmonic and rhythmic manner. If that’s not enough for you to justify the $9,000 price tag, perhaps the flax seed pillows and [memory foam mattress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sleep-eight-pod-5) are. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Brainwave State Modifying:** Developing devices or technology that modifies brainwave states in order to produce elevated pleasurable states, such as serotonin, dopamine, and neuropeptides. - **Tactile Sound System:** Incorporating a tactile sound system into devices or technology to entrain brainwave states and produce elevated pleasurable states. - **Hi-fi Music Vibration:** Developing technology that incorporates hi-fi music vibration to conduct music into skin, bones, and tissues in a harmonic and rhythmic manner to produce pleasurable states. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wellness Industry:** The wellness industry can incorporate brainwave state modifying technology through offerings such as sensory deprivation tanks, float spas and meditation devices. - **Music Industry:** The music industry can utilize tactile sound system technology to create new listening experiences for consumers that incorporate brainwave entrainment technology. - **Tech Industry:** The tech industry can develop new technologies that utilize brainwave entrainment technology to provide users with unique experiences and elevated pleasurable states. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Natural Sound-Amplifying Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/amplification-of-the-senses-chair.md) - [Immersive Meditation Support Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meditation-couch.md) - [Recovery-Focused Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shiftwave-pro.md) - [Vibroacoustic Sleeping Mats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindlax-sleeping-mat.md) - [Tech-Infused Egg Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/arne-jacobsen.md) - [Modern Therapeutic Seating Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reflect-1.md) - [Musician-Friendly Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/throne-x.md) - [Huggable Anxiety Relief Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vibroacoustic-speaker.md) - [Massaging Car Seats](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-wave.md)