# Golf Ball Sized Speakers Sony HT-IS100 By Ayman | Published 2008-06-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-ht-is100 References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/395176/sony-ht+is100-tiny-hi+def-speakers-look-delicious) Shrinking hi-def speakers to new levels, the new **Sony HT-IS100** 450 watts power system features [five incredibly small speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-speakers), each about the size of a golf ball. The 5.1 channel system includes a subwoofer with integrated 32-bit S-Master® digital amplifier, and three 1080p HDMIâ„¢ inputs with repeater functionality and support for eight channels of uncompressed audio. Sony's S-AIRâ„¢ technology allows you to conveniently add wireless multi-room listening throughout the home using Sony S-AIR Air Station speakers. “Consumers want a [cinema-like surround sound experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-dolby-atmos-soundbar) in their homes, but are hesitant to add large equipment that overpowers the décor," explains Tyler Ishida, director of marketing for [Sony Electronics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-htax7)' Digital Imaging and Audio Division. "The HT-IS100 packs all the power of a conventional home theater system in five discrete speakers that practically disappear in your living room." Sony's HT-IS100 is out next month for $700 with an optional speaker kit (WAHT-SA10) that delivers audio wirelessly to rear speakers, eliminating the need to run speaker wires across the room. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 35% | Activity: 61% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Shrinking Hi-def Speakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Explore the potential for creating smaller, more inconspicuous speakers without sacrificing audio quality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Theater Systems:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compact, wireless home theater systems that provide a cinema-like surround sound experience while seamlessly blending into interior design. - **Wireless Audio Technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Investigate advancements in wireless audio technology to create speaker systems that eliminate the need for speaker wires, providing a more convenient setup and flexibility in speaker placement. - **Gadget Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design and produce accessory kits that enhance the performance and functionality of existing speaker systems, such as wireless audio delivery to rear speakers without the need for additional wiring. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Theater Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-htax7.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisense-ht-saturn-surround-sound-system.md) - [Cost-Conscious Audio Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-speakers.md) - [9-Drive Tower-Like Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srsvx900.md) - [Cutting-Edge TV Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-audio-system.md) - [Dynamic Home Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sounds-speaker.md) - [Wearable Living Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wearable-tv-speaker.md) - [Immersive Wire-Free Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-home-speaker-system.md) - [Mini Home Theatre Subwoofers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sub-mini.md)