# Art Deco-Inspired Smart Speakers The 'Sound X' Speaker is Designed with the Chinese Market in Mind By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2019-11-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-x-speaker References: [yankodesign](https://www.yankodesign.com/2019/11/25/huawei-devialet-join-forces-to-create-the-sound-x-a-smart-speaker-to-rival-the-homepod/) The 'Sound X' speaker is a collaboration audio technology solution that aims to deliver exceptional feedback in a compact, design-conscious way. Developed by premium audio brand [Devialet](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/phantom-ii-speaker) in partnership with [Huawei](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/honor), the smart speaker is designed with the Chinese market in mind and boasts a demure, all-black cylindrical aesthetic that will fit well within modern homes. The speaker hides a 60W double subwoofer within along with six drivers that will deliver 360-degrees of immersive audio that will support a range of music genres and content. The unit also features six microphones that will pick up the user's voice to utilize the [Xiaoyi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-freebuds-6) voice assistant from Huawei. The 'Sound X' speaker is set to retail for $285 to make it a cost-effective alternative to other high-end audio solutions. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 48% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Art Deco-inspired Smart Speakers:** Incorporating vintage styles with modern technology, this trend provides opportunities to disrupt the smart speaker market with unique designs. - **Immersive Audio Technology:** 360-degree audio technology is becoming more prevalent and offers opportunities for innovation in the audio industry. - **Multinational Collaborations:** Collaborations between brands from different countries offer opportunities for disruptive innovation, as seen with Devialet and Huawei's partnership in the 'Sound X' speaker project. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Premium Audio Technology:** Companies invested in high-end audio technology should explore incorporating immersive 360-degree audio capabilities in their products. - **Smart Home Technology:** Home automation companies can incorporate vintage styles like Art Deco to create a unique and stylish smart home ecosystem. - **Consumer Electronics:** Collaborations between multinational companies in the consumer electronics industry can lead to innovative new products that appeal to multiple markets. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Futuristic High-End Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-sound-pro.md) - [Collaborative Industrial Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-x-vollebak-beosound-2.md) - [Decor-Conscious Audiophile Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-music-studio-5-and-7.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Dynamic Home Audio Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sounds-speaker.md) - [Space-Inspired Sound Sculptures](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-2-vollebak.md) - [Transparent AI Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiantian-casa-aria.md) - [Immersive Multi-Room Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/multiroom-speaker.md)