# Simplified Cinema Sets The Unity Home Theater System Packs Major Sound into a Tiny Stand By Michael Hines | Published 2012-01-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unity-home-theater-system References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/unity-home-theater-system/21085/) & [in2technologies](http://www.in2technologies.com/engageunity/) Building the ultimate living room is about to get a little easier thanks to the [Unity Home Theater System](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/unity-and-meta). This quirky device is a home theater system in a box combined with a television stand. The device packs everything you could want or need in a home theater and doesn't require a complex installation process. The Unity Home Theater System comes with built-in Blu Ray/DVD player, Dolby 5.1 surround sound system and 10-inch subwoofers. The system can hold TVs up to 60 inches wide and connects to them using a single HDMI cable. The stand is also the ultimate [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) dock as it comes with a connecting cable for [Apple's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/harman-kardon-radiance-2400) MP3 player. This spectacularly simplified stand debuted at CES 2012 and will be available later in the year for the price of $999. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.6/10 - Popularity: 15% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Simplified-home-theater:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop compact and user-friendly home theater systems that offer high-quality sound and easy installation. - **All-in-one-entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create multifunctional entertainment systems that integrate various devices, such as Blu Ray/DVD players, surround sound, and iPod docking stations, into a single unit. - **Space-saving-furniture:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design space-saving furniture solutions that combine practicality and functionality, such as TV stands that incorporate home theater systems. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer-electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Revolutionize the consumer electronics industry by developing innovative home theater systems and entertainment furniture. - **Home-furnishings:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Transform the home furnishings industry by introducing space-saving furniture designs that cater to modern entertainment needs. - **Audio-technology:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Innovate the audio technology sector by creating compact and powerful sound systems for home theaters. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Opulent All-in-One Theater Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/awol-theater-3500x.md) - [Cinema-Grade Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beosound-theatre.md) - [Cinema-Inspired Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hisense-ht-saturn-surround-sound-system.md) - [Spaceship-Like Entertainment Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/odyssey-entertainment-system.md) - [Portable Surround Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htax7.md) - [Speaker-Flanked Projector Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/portable-mini-theater.md) - [Cutting-Edge TV Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tv-audio-system.md) - [Seamless Sofa Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/come-together-1.md) - [Cinematic Living Room Soundbars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denon-dhts517-soundbar.md)