# See-Through Sound Systems The Transparent Speaker is Clearly Heard and Not Seen By Gil Cohen | Published 2012-12-17 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-speaker References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/652195222/transparent-speaker-1) & [peoplepeople.se](http://www.peoplepeople.se/) The best and only way to truly get your high-power speakers to blend in with the rest of your home decor no matter what your design scheme is to get the Transparent Speaker by PEOPLE PEOPLE. Imagine one day you found the perfect wall paper but your speaker system blocks half of the design and looks just plain wrong. Even if you manage to blend it in with the rest of your home, you will be severely limiting the possibilities for a change in your home decor in the future. The [minimalist design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hoan-desktop) of the Transparent Speaker lets you see all the complex hardware and wiring right through the device; except that there is no complex hardware and this speaker is as simply constructed as it is brilliant. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Transparent Speakers:** There is an opportunity for audio equipment companies to create transparent speakers that complement, rather than distract from, interior design. - **Minimalist Home Decor:** As speakers become more visually integrated with home decor, there is an opportunity for the trend of minimalist home decor to continue and expand. - **Embedded Technology:** There is an opportunity for electronics companies to pursue the trend of embedding technology into home decor items for a cohesive and unobtrusive look. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment:** Audio equipment manufacturers, such as Bose and Sonos, have the potential to capitalize on the trend of transparent speakers that blend into home decor. - **Interior Design:** Interior design firms and home decor stores can benefit from offering products that integrate technology and blend seamlessly with home decor, such as transparent speakers. - **Electronics:** Electronics manufacturers can explore opportunities to embed technology into home decor items, such as speakers, to create sleek and minimalist designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transparent Limited Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-speaker-x-lncc.md) - [Minimalist See-Through Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witalogy-speaker.md) - [Transparent Loudspeaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loudspeaker-system.md) - [Ultra-Thin Chromatic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/diyr-speaker.md) - [See-Through Private Listening Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-directional-speaker.md) - [Architecturally Influenced Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-brutalist-speaker.md) - [Edgy Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-speaker.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [Inconspicuous Flat Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flat-speaker.md)