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Golf Ball Sized Speakers from Sony

Clean the Sky - Positive Eco Trends & Breakthroughs

— May 24, 2007 — Tech
Sony has launched a tiny 5.1 channel home-theater-in-a-box. The system features five tiny golf ball sized speakers. Sony describes, "The system, matched with a compact, single disc DVD/CD player/receiver, includes a unique subwoofer that helps the tiny speakers create sounds typically reserved for full size speakers." The system should be available in stores this summer for around $800

Implications - The system works with any compact, single disc DVD/CD player/receiver. Don't let its size fool you either because this miniature amplifier also comes with a subwoofer which recreates sound equal to that of full-size speakers. So if you're looking to blast some music and save space at the same time, there's no doubt that this little guy will provide those needs in a satisfactory manner.
Trend Themes
1. Tiny Home Theater Systems - The increasing demand for compact, space-saving solutions in home entertainment creates an opportunity for developing innovative, high-quality miniature home theater systems like Sony's golf ball-sized speakers.
2. Compact Audio Technology - The trend towards smaller, portable audio devices opens up possibilities for companies to create novel audio technology that delivers powerful sound from miniature speakers like Sony's golf ball-sized ones.
3. Home Audio Minimalism - Sony's miniature home theater system represents a trend towards minimalistic home audio setups that take up less space while still delivering high-quality sound.
Industry Implications
1. Home Entertainment - The home entertainment industry has the potential to benefit from the growing demand for compact, portable home theater systems that take up minimal space and offer high-quality sound.
2. Audio Technology - Innovation in audio technology presents an opportunity for companies to develop miniature speakers and amplifiers that can deliver powerful sound in a compact form factor, catering to a growing trend towards minimalism and portability.
3. Consumer Electronics - As demands for innovative, compact audio solutions grow, the consumer electronics industry can develop new product categories that cater to customers looking for high-quality, space-saving audio solutions.
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