# Indestructible Portable Speakers The Urchin Speaker Can Take a Beating and Keep the Music Going By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2012-12-02 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/urchin-speaker References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/5964459/this-bluetooth-speaker-is-different-because-it-looks-weird-and-you-cant-break-it) Being able to share your music anywhere is an ability many people want, which is where the Urchin speaker steps in to expand your listening capabilities. The strange-looking speaker totes a number of features and the one that tops the list is being indestructible; toss it around or drop it down the stairs and it'll continue playing. In addition, the Urchin speaker totes wireless Bluetooth compatibility to help eliminate unnecessary wires to increase range and portability. The Urchin features intuitive controls right on the top of the device that allow the user to quickly switch between songs or pair with a nearby device. Vibrant skins can be purchased seperately to give the Urchin a personalized pop of color. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.5/10 - Popularity: 26% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Indestructible Speakers:** Developing shockproof, water-resistant, and drop-resistant portable speakers for outdoor activities and adventurous lifestyle. - **Wireless Bluetooth Capability:** Building and enhancing the range and portability of wireless Bluetooth speakers with longer battery life, solid connectivity, and easy device pairing. - **Personalized Vibrant Skins:** Offering customized skins and interchangeable covers to portable device owners for audio accessories, such as speakers and earphones. ### Where This Applies - **Outdoor and Adventure Gear:** Catering to the outdoor and adventure gear industry for a more durable and shock-resistant portable audio device. - **Consumer Electronics:** Developing and promoting the integration of Bluetooth technology and personalization features in the audio accessories for the consumer electronics industry. - **Music Streaming Services:** Partnering with music streaming companies to promote and sell a high-quality, portable speaker for on-the-go streaming and listening experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Super-Durable Outdoor Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-boom-3i.md) - [Ultra-Durable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/turtlebox-gen-2.md) - [Rugged Dual-Speaker Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvoss-speaker.md) - [Tactile Outdoor-Ready Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-ears-wonderboom-3.md) - [Beach-Ready Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-speaker-1.md) - [Portable Wireless Immersive Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/megaboom-3.md) - [Compact Portable Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderboom-3-speaker.md) - [Indestructible Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/demerbox-db2.md) - [Portable 360-Degree Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-outdoor-speaker.md)