# Portable Water-Resistant Speakers These Endearing Speakers Feature a Design Ideal for Travel By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-07-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterresistant-speakers References: [betterlivingthroughdesign](http://www.betterlivingthroughdesign.com/personal/soundflex-bluetooth-speaker/) & [gotriplec](http://gotriplec.com/products/sound-flex) Created by 'Triple C,' these water-resistant speakers were designed to be compatible for travel and on-the-go use. The 'SoundFlex' speakers come in three endearing colors including a black, a coral and blue. They are connected to music via Bluetooth and are simply designed, with a circular speaker sitting on an elongated arm. The arm is flexible and as a result allows users to clip or hang the speaker anywhere they may need it -- in the shower, on a bike or on a backpack. The speakers are relatively inexpensive and also have a built-in microphone for hands-free calling. These endearing look and multifunctional features of these small water-resistant speakers make them the perfect item to have on hand while in transit. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.0/10 - Popularity: 23% | Activity: 28% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Water-resistant Speakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop advanced water-resistant technologies to create speakers that are even more durable and versatile for outdoor and water-related activities. - **Portable Speakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate voice assistant capabilities into portable speakers, making them more intelligent and convenient for on-the-go use. - **Bluetooth Connectivity:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Improve the Bluetooth connectivity of speakers, enhancing their range and stability for seamless audio streaming. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Expand the market for portable water-resistant speakers by targeting adventure enthusiasts, travelers, and outdoor enthusiasts. - **Sports and Recreation:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with sports brands to create branded water-resistant speakers for athletes and outdoor sports enthusiasts. - **Telecommunications:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with telecom companies to package portable water-resistant speakers as incentives or add-ons to phone plans, enhancing customer value and loyalty. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Affordable Adventure Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tribit-maxsound-plus.md) - [Multifunctional Traveler Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/traveller-speaker.md) - [Mini Portable Speaker Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stormbox-mini.md) - [Smartly Designed Water-Resistant Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/waterresistant-speaker.md) - [Low-Cost Shower-Friendly Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-vappeby.md) - [Rugged Dual-Speaker Audio Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/duvoss-speaker.md) - [Compact Portable Bluetooth Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wonderboom-3-speaker.md) - [Portable 360-Degree Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rugged-outdoor-speaker.md) - [Portable Summer-Ready Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ikea-6.md)