# Gramophone-Inspired Speakers These Wood Speakers Were Designed To Look Like a Gramophone By Mishal Omar | Published 2016-06-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wood-speakers References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2016/06/13/the-one-man-audio-army/) & [touchofmodern](https://www.touchofmodern.com/sales/emie-1319b664-c983-4fd6-b3e4-2dc61e8239a2/solo-one-bluetooth-speaker-2-0?wall=1) These wood speakers are ahead of the game both stylistically and functionally. The speaker concept, entitled The Solo, is circular and cone-like in shape and resembles the head of a gramophone. The back exterior part of the speaker is made of wood and even features a wooden touch panel that allows users to control the off switch and volume capacity. These wood speakers are also [connected via Bluetooth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tivoli-audio-boutique) and can therefore be paired with [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-neo-2), Androids, [iPads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-hermix-nano) and other tablets. The speaker's' smart capacities allow it to remember recently used devices -- making connecting with those devices more efficient. This relatively compact speaker concept offers a unique aesthetic that would be an elegant and functional decoration in any modern home. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.7/10 - Popularity: 18% | Activity: 24% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Wooden Speakers:** The use of wood in speaker design offers a unique and stylish aesthetic for consumers looking for modern home decorations. - **Gramophone-inspired Design:** The incorporation of gramophone-inspired design elements creates a nostalgic and aesthetically pleasing audio experience. - **Bluetooth Connectivity:** The inclusion of Bluetooth connectivity allows for seamless pairing with mobile devices, enhancing convenience and accessibility. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Decor:** The elegant and functional design of these wooden speakers presents an opportunity for the home decor industry to offer unique audio solutions. - **Audio Equipment:** The gramophone-inspired design and smart capabilities of these speakers create opportunities for innovation in the audio equipment industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** The Bluetooth connectivity and sleek design of these speakers align with the trends in the consumer electronics industry for stylish and connected devices. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Whimsically Designed Speaker Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/a-for-ara-fs1-and-fs2.md) - [Wine Bottle-Resembling Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dream-echo.md) - [Stylish Low-Tech Sound Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frame-sound.md) - [Geometric Two-Part Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-bluetooth-speaker-design.md) - [Sculptural Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonique.md) - [Modernized Retro Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-memory.md) - [Minimalist Metallic Speaker Units](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suono-bluetooth-speaker.md) - [Eye-Catching Freestanding Home Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oli-home-speaker.md) - [Furniture-Shaped Speaker Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eversolo-se100-speakers.md)