# Glass Block Speakers Tuned by Kenwood Looks Like a Clean Chunk of Ice By Meghan Young | Published 2012-02-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tuned-by-kenwood References: [bookofjoe](http://www.bookofjoe.com/2012/02/glass-speakers.html) & [ec-kenwood](http://www.ec-kenwood.com) Tuned by [Kenwood](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/motorsports-dual-dash-cam) is a unique sound system that looks like it is on the verge of melting. It is not, however, made out of a big block of ice as it might first appear. Instead, it has been crafted out of a slab of glass. Part of the audio company's Odelic Speaker Series, Tuned by Kenwood is yet another example of [form melding with function](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique). Since the market is rife with [quality sound systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audio-pro-t3-jepson-edition), designers have turned towards the look of the device in order to set it apart from its competition. Tuned by Kenwood does just that. A beautiful piece of technology, it is nevertheless on par with the capabilities of similar creations. Cool and classy, Tuned by Kenwood is great for the home and office. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 51% | Activity: 75% | 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) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Glass Speakers:** Opportunity for designers and audio companies to create unique and visually appealing speakers using alternative materials like glass. - **Form Meets Function:** Designers and innovators can focus on creating products that not only perform well, but also have a visually striking appearance to set them apart from competitors. - **Visual Aesthetics:** There is a growing demand for products that not only perform well, but also look good, opening opportunities for companies to incorporate unique and visually appealing designs into their products. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Incorporating alternative materials and focusing on the visual aesthetics of audio equipment can give companies in this industry a competitive edge. - **Interior Design:** As glass speakers become more popular and visually appealing, interior designers can incorporate them as an art piece in their décor and design suggestions. - **Technology Retail:** Retailers can target customers who value form and design as equally as function and performance by stocking and promoting visually impressive products like glass speakers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sculptural Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/acoustic-sculpture-speaker.md) - [Minimalist See-Through Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witalogy-speaker.md) - [See-Through Private Listening Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/glass-directional-speaker.md) - [Edgy Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brutalist-speaker.md) - [Landmark-Resembling Floor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/floor-standing-wireless.md) - [Colorful Cubist Audio Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aa67-speaker.md) - [Simplistic Organically Sculptural Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/western-acoustics.md) - [Textured Acoustic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rhapsody.md) - [Jewel-Like Structural Wireless Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/obsidian-speaker.md)