# Curved Audio Systems The Curved 'LG Music Flow Hs8' Sound Bar Will Match Your Curved TV By Christopher Magsambol | Published 2015-08-14 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-bar References: [cnet](http://www.cnet.com/products/lg-las855m/) & [cnet](http://www.cnet.com/products/lg-las855m/) LG has released a curved sound bar to complement its curved television. 'The LG Music Flow Hs8' can connect wirelessly to smartphones and televisions using WiFi or Bluetooth. Its sleek, unique shape houses a wireless subwoofer and is easily mountable on a wall. As part of LG's Music Flow line, the sound bar is capable of playing streamed music through [Google](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polk-magnifi-mini-ax) Play Music, [Pandora](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pandora-ai) and TuneIn. Compatible with other Google Cast products, users can make speaker-specific playlists for their devices, allowing for personalization and customization. Developers explained that the curved shape, with tweeters at either end, creates a more immersive sound for listeners. The device also comes with i-Sound Mode acts like a built-in equalizer, which allows the sound bar to automatically alter audio setting and volumes based on what is being played. The LG Music Flow Hs8 is the second curved sound bar to hit the market, creating competition for [Samsung's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-hws800d) Curved 8.1 Ch 320W Bluetooth Sound Bar. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.4/10 - Popularity: 40% | Activity: 54% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% 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's Driving This Trend - **Curved Audio Systems:** LG's curved sound bar offers a more immersive sound experience, creating opportunities for other manufacturers to develop curved audio systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The introduction of curved sound bars presents opportunities for consumer electronics companies to create innovative audio products. - **Streaming Services:** The compatibility of the LG Music Flow Hs8 with streaming platforms like Google Play Music and Pandora opens up new possibilities for streaming services to integrate with audio systems. - **Home Decor:** The sleek and easily mountable design of the LG Music Flow Hs8 provides opportunities for home decor companies to incorporate stylish audio solutions into their product offerings. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Space-Saving Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-hws800d.md) - [Advanced Surround Sound Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-soundbars.md) - [Modular Home Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-sound-suite.md) - [Cinematic Living Room Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denon-dhts517-soundbar.md) - [Visualized Audio Gamer Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lg-sound-view-speaker.md) - [3D Sound Entertainment Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-true-x-surround-90a-soundbar.md) - [Wireless Subwoofer Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-x937u.md) - [Premium Sleek Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hwq900c.md) - [Slender Sound-Maximizing Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonos-arc-ultra.md)