# Modern Translucent Speakers These Transparent Speakers Use Glass To Optimize and Focus Sound By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-09 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-speakers References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/these-glass-speakers-work-like-magic-1781257777) & [turtlebeach](https://www.turtlebeach.com/en-ca/) These [transparent speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-speaker) are not only aesthetically unique, but also use glass to improve sound. Designed by Turtle Beach, the Hypersound Glass speakers work by driving sound into a "highly focused beam directly in front of them while being inaudible outside the beam's range." This means that if the user is within this range, they will be able to hear the sound coming from the speakers -- if they are outside the range, they will not. This unique technology may not be ideal as home speakers, but can have a wide variety of uses. The technology used to create these speakers could help improve privacy in services that require it -- such as the use of ATMs. Due to the directional nature of these speakers, individuals with hearing impairments may benefit from listening to their highly focused sound without having that sound leak out to those around them. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.2/10 - Popularity: 55% | Activity: 34% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## 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 - **Translucent Speakers:** Aesthetically unique speakers that use glass to optimize sound and improve privacy. - **Focused Sound Beam:** Innovative speakers that drive sound in a highly focused beam, offering directional audio experiences. - **Privacy Enhancement:** Technology that can improve privacy in various industries, such as ATMs, by limiting sound to a specific range. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry can integrate glass-based speakers to enhance sound quality and create unique user experiences. - **Banking and Finance:** ATMs and banking services can leverage this technology to enhance privacy for customers during transactions. - **Accessibility Technology:** These speakers can be used in the development of assistive devices for individuals with hearing impairments, providing focused sound without disturbing others nearby. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Clear-Frame Directional Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/focusound.md) - [Transparent Loudspeaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/loudspeaker-system.md) - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [Transparent Limited Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transparent-speaker-x-lncc.md) - [Transparent Gramophone-Like Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mini-speaker-concept.md) - [Ice-Inspired Ferrofluid Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/iceberg-crystal-speaker.md) - [Minimalist See-Through Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witalogy-speaker.md) - [Acousto-Optic Smart Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-wireless-speaker-design.md) - [Hearing Loss Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundfun-mirai-speaker.md)