# Modern Music Boxes The Wurlitzer 'LYRA' Puts a Sleek New Spin on the Old-School Jukebox By Amanda Chang | Published 2010-11-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lyra References: [bornrich.org](http://www.bornrich.org/entry/wurlitzer-digital-jukebox-gets-a-modern-makeover-with-the-lyra/) & [wurlitzer.de](http://www.wurlitzer.de/index.php/article/articleview/2074/1/1411/) Dancing and singing along with a [jukebox](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-century-6in1-record-player) has never looked as cool as with the Wurlitzer 'LYRA.' After several makeovers, the Wurlitzer was about due for a new model, and the end result is both sleek and sexy! Aside from its aesthetically pleasing looks, the Wurlitzer 'LYRA' also features a badass [sound system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/victrola-soundstage). Consisting of Ethernet LAN/WLAN, two USB interfaces, CD/DVD burner and a 15" [touchscreen interface](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinyl-cover), this awesome set leaves nothing more to be desired. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.3/10 - Popularity: 31% | Activity: 30% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, 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 - **Modern Jukeboxes:** Creating sleek and sexy modern jukeboxes with advanced sound systems could revolutionize the music industry. - **Touchscreen Interfaces:** Integrating larger, more advanced touchscreen interfaces into older products presents an opportunity for tech innovations that marries new looks with old tech. - **Wireless Connectivity:** Enhancing products with Ethernet LAN/WLAN and USB interfaces creates a disruptive innovation opportunity for companies, especially in the audio industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Industry:** Creating new and innovative audio systems, as well as updating classic products with advanced capabilities, can greatly benefit the audio industry and its consumers. - **Tech Industry:** Integrating newer, more advanced technology into classic products can lead to disruptive innovation opportunities for companies in the tech industry. - **Entertainment Industry:** Creating and updating products that enhance the entertainment experience, like modern jukeboxes, is a promising area for the entertainment industry to explore. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lightweight Portable Jukeboxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ami-entertainment.md) - [Fully Machined Music Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/selekt-dsm.md) - [Minimalist Lantern-Like Music Boxes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reuge-onk.md) - [Curvaceous Streaming Service Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/spotify-jukebox.md) - [Ultra-Modern Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/modern-record-players.md) - [All-In-One Music Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/allinone-music-systems.md) - [Futuristic Old-Fashioned Phonographs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/re-retro-player.md) - [Metallic Architectural Record Players](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rytm.md) - [Live Music-Inspired Stereos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/club-series.md)