# Golf Ball Sized Speakers from Sony By Going Like Sixty | Published 2007-05-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-tiny-speakers-promise-big-sound References: [sony](http://sony.com) [Sony](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htax7) has launched a tiny 5.1 channel [home-theater-in-a-box](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awol-theater-3500x). The system features five tiny golf ball sized speakers. Sony describes, "The system, matched with a compact, single disc DVD/CD player/receiver, includes a unique subwoofer that helps the [tiny speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/micro-speakers) create sounds typically reserved for full size speakers." The system should be available in stores this summer for around $800 **Implications** - The system works with any compact, single disc DVD/CD player/receiver. Don't let its size fool you either because this miniature amplifier also comes with a subwoofer which recreates sound equal to that of full-size speakers. So if you're looking to blast some music and save space at the same time, there's no doubt that this little guy will provide those needs in a satisfactory manner. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 21% | 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) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Tiny Home Theater Systems:** The increasing demand for compact, space-saving solutions in home entertainment creates an opportunity for developing innovative, high-quality miniature home theater systems like Sony's golf ball-sized speakers. - **Compact Audio Technology:** The trend towards smaller, portable audio devices opens up possibilities for companies to create novel audio technology that delivers powerful sound from miniature speakers like Sony's golf ball-sized ones. - **Home Audio Minimalism:** Sony's miniature home theater system represents a trend towards minimalistic home audio setups that take up less space while still delivering high-quality sound. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Home Entertainment:** The home entertainment industry has the potential to benefit from the growing demand for compact, portable home theater systems that take up minimal space and offer high-quality sound. - **Audio Technology:** Innovation in audio technology presents an opportunity for companies to develop miniature speakers and amplifiers that can deliver powerful sound in a compact form factor, catering to a growing trend towards minimalism and portability. - **Consumer Electronics:** As demands for innovative, compact audio solutions grow, the consumer electronics industry can develop new product categories that cater to customers looking for high-quality, space-saving audio solutions. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Portable Surround Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htax7.md) - [Cost-Conscious Audio Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-speakers.md) - [Mini Home Theatre Subwoofers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sub-mini.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisense-ht-saturn-surround-sound-system.md) - [9-Drive Tower-Like Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/srsvx900.md) - [Dynamic Home Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sounds-speaker.md) - [Illuminating Towering Party Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ult-tower-10.md) - [Three-Dimensional Home Audio](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-speaker.md) - [Portable In-Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-soundlink-home.md)