# Omnidirectional Glass Speakers $10,000 Sony Sountina By Ayman | Published 2008-05-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-sountina References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2008/05/28/sonys-sautina-glass-speaker-gets-a-production-nod/) Sony's [omnidirectional](http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Omnidirectional_antenna) glass-tube speaker prototype that was revealed in 2007 is now in production with a release date of June 20th in Japan. However, you need $10,000 to get your hands on the Sony **Sountina** NSA-PF1 in all its 6-foot tall glory of a blue, amber or purple-lit organic glass tweeter. It features 50Hz to 20kHz frequency response, analog RCA and digital coax and optical TOS inputs that support up to 24bit/96kHz linear PCM (stereo). Ten grand is a lot of cash for a speaker, but if you can afford it, this is the [hottest speaker I have ever seen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Omnidirectional Glass Speakers:** The emergence of omnidirectional glass speakers opens up opportunities for immersive audio experiences in home entertainment. - **High-end Luxury Audio Products:** The $10,000 price tag of Sony's Sountina speaker demonstrates a market for high-end luxury audio products that cater to audiophiles. - **Innovative Speaker Design:** The 6-foot tall organic glass tweeter design of the Sountina speaker showcases opportunities for innovative speaker design that combines aesthetics with functionality. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The production and release of Sony's Sountina speaker highlight the ongoing innovation and competition within the consumer electronics industry. - **Home Entertainment:** The omnidirectional glass speakers provide disruptive innovation potential for the home entertainment industry by offering a unique and immersive audio experience. - **Luxury Goods:** The high price and exclusive nature of the Sountina speaker position it within the luxury goods industry, catering to affluent consumers seeking premium audio experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Home Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sounds-speaker.md) - [Transparent Loudspeaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loudspeaker-system.md) - [Illuminating Towering Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ult-tower-10.md) - [Premium Omni-Directional Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-2.md) - [Extravagant Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcs15k-center-channel-loudspeaker.md) - [Wireless Premium Distinctive Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beolab-8-speaker.md) - [Opulent Audiophile Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonus-faber-amati-supreme.md) - [Landmark-Resembling Floor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floor-standing-wireless.md) - [Opulent Living Space Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldmund-pulp-bluetooth-speaker-set.md)