# Bedazzled Sound Systems Stuart Hughes Creates World's Most Expensive Speakers By Kamal Musharbash | Published 2010-09-10 | Luxury Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stuart-hughes2 References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/stuart-hughes-outs-the-world-s-most-expensive-bespoke-music-center/) & [stuarthughes](http://stuarthughes.com/newdawn/product_info.php?products_id=99) Stuart Hughes is famous for his intricate haute designs and renditions of existing products. The designer's latest collaboration with [Bang & Olufsen](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker) has resulted in these bedazzling [diamond-encrusted speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loewe-and-jacob-co). Bang & Olufsen gave way to Stuart Hughes' seven-month project in creating the world's most expensive speakers. Adding 32 kilograms of 24-carat gold and 70 0.75-carat diamonds, this music center is set at a record price of $1.85 million. **Implications** - As mass-produced goods continue to dominate North American society with similar design elements, consumers are losing interest in purchasing items frivolously. To reinvigorate interest, designers are incorporating novel design elements into their wares. Corporations can similarly benefit from a re-evaluation of their current business practices to ensure that their products, services and company are still relevant to their consumers. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.0/10 - Popularity: 32% | Activity: 50% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/luxury) > [Ultra Luxury](https://www.trendhunter.com/ultraluxury) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Novel Design Elements:** Designers are incorporating novel design elements into their wares to reinvigorate interest among consumers. - **Re-evaluation of Business Practices:** Corporations can benefit from a re-evaluation of their current business practices to ensure relevance to consumers. - **Decline in Frivolous Purchases:** As mass-produced goods dominate society, consumers are losing interest in purchasing items frivolously. ### Where This Applies - **Luxury Design:** Luxury design industry can explore incorporating novel design elements to enhance the appeal of their products. - **Electronics Manufacturing:** Electronics manufacturing companies can benefit from a re-evaluation of their business practices to align with changing consumer preferences. - **Consumer Goods Retail:** Retailers in the consumer goods industry should adapt to the decline in frivolous purchases by offering unique and differentiated products. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Posh Pearlescent Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-nautilus.md) - [Future-Proof Luxurious Portable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-a5-portable-speaker.md) - [Luxe Limited-Edition Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosystem-7223.md) - [Chic Marble-Accented Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beosound-balance-natura-speaker.md) - [Custom Colorful Bespoke Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-atelier.md) - [Extravagant Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xcs15k-center-channel-loudspeaker.md) - [Opulent Living Space Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/goldmund-pulp-bluetooth-speaker-set.md) - [Opulent Next-Gen Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bowers-wilkins-800-series-signature-speakers.md) - [Opulent Audio Performance Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beolab-8.md)