# Built-In Sound System Workstations The Symbol Audio Desk is Perfect for Hard-Working Audiophiles By Meghan Young | Published 2013-07-31 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symbol-audio-desk References: [uncrate](http://uncrate.com/stuff/symbol-audio-desk/) & [symbolaudio](http://www.symbolaudio.com/collection/new-audio-desk/) The Symbol Audio Desk is perfect for the person who always needs to work or study with some music in the background. Granted, with a [built-in sound system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thunder-duo-max) like this one, it might feel like they are in the front row seat of a concert instead of in the nosebleed stands. Yet it is this quality that makes the Symbol Audio Desk truly exciting. Sleek, simple and contemporary, the Symbol Audio Desk may look like a [basic workstation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lian-li-dk07) at first glance, until the white sliding door of the shelving unit is opened up. Instead of free space, a set of [four-inch full-range drivers with titanium cones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers) are revealed. They are paired with a down-firing five-and-a-quarter-inch sub-woofer. It is available in solid oak, walnut, cherry, or maple finishes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.9/10 - Popularity: 73% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Built-in Sound System Workstations:** The trend of integrating sound systems into workstations offers a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to enhance productivity and create immersive work environments. ### Where This Applies - **Furniture Manufacturing:** The furniture manufacturing industry can capitalize on the trend of built-in sound system workstations by designing and producing ergonomic workstations with integrated audio technology. - **Audio Equipment:** The audio equipment industry can explore disruptive opportunities by developing technologically advanced sound systems specifically designed for integration into workstations. - **Home Office Solutions:** The home office solutions industry can leverage the trend of built-in sound system workstations to offer innovative products that combine functionality and entertainment, catering to the increasing number of individuals working from home. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Expansive Lounge Furniture Capsules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/symbol-home.md) - [Industrial Design Radio Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/radio-desk.md) - [Minimalist Professional Desk Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artifox-x-twelve-south-desk.md) - [Industrially Designed Desktop Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/desktop-speaker.md) - [Luxury Home Soundbar Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/home-soundbar-speaker.md) - [Acoustic Workstation Hoods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/canopy-desk.md) - [Elegant Working Desk Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mindset-builtin-computer-desk.md) - [Subtle Tech-Infused Desks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/koble-tori-40.md) - [Hybrid Schedule Workstation Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/humanex-x3.md)