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30 Unconventional Headphones

From Bone-Transmitting Headphones to Serene Seashell Headphones

— September 14, 2015 — Art & Design
These unconventional headphones feature a variety of innovative and interesting variations of the earbud. Headphones can be used for recreational use -- from going to the gym to walking your dog -- and also for stylish purposes. Rarely do people buy headphones purely for sound quality -- there are a multitude of other factors that go into their purchasing decisions.

Many of these unconventional headphones are style innovations, like ones that pay homage to the global pop-culture phenomenon Hello Kitty. Some headphones are functional upgrades -- ranging from sweat-proof headphones to the waterproof headphones. There are also some that are just plain odd and serve a very specific market's interests like Marek Cina's 'Listening to the Sea' headphones.
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Kitschy Bear Headphones
Kitschy Bear Headphones
These Adorable Earbud Designs are Shaped Like Little Teddy Toys
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Pressurized Athletic Headphones
Pressurized Athletic Headphones
The Parrot Zik Sport Rare is Made for High-Intensity Workouts
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Chic Customizable Earbuds
Chic Customizable Earbuds
These Handcrafted Headphones Can Be Molded to Fit the Wearer's Ears
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Powerful Waterproof Headphones
Powerful Waterproof Headphones
The Waterfi Short Cord Headphones Can Be Submerged Up to Ten Feet
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Video Recording Headphones
Video Recording Headphones
The Soundsight Headphones Let You Record and Stream HD Video
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Seamless Wireless Headphones
Seamless Wireless Headphones
This Music Accessory Headset by Samsung Boasts Perfect Sound Quality
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Bone-Transmitting Headphones
Bone-Transmitting Headphones
‘Headbones’ Amplify Sounds By Sending Vibrations Through the Skull
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Diamond-Embellished Earphone Covers
Diamond-Embellished Earphone Covers
The DEOS Diamond Earphones Covers Make for Lavish Listening
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Sociable Bluetooth Headphones
Sociable Bluetooth Headphones
These Music-Sharing Headphones Make Listening a Social Experience
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Bluetooth Boombox Earbuds
Bluetooth Boombox Earbuds
The Sacool Stereo Headset Brings Powerful Sound to You Personally
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Waterproof Outdoor Headphones
Waterproof Outdoor Headphones
The CHIPS All-In-One Headphones are Perfect For Outdoor Sports
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Famous Feline Headphones
Famous Feline Headphones
The Hello Kitty Beats By Dre Collaboration Create a New Market in Tech
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No-Tangle Headphone Wires
No-Tangle Headphone Wires
These Headphone Wires Use a Spring-Loaded System to Prevent Tangles
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Gesture-Controlled Headsets
Gesture-Controlled Headsets
Motion-Sensing Headphones Understand Hand Movements as Commands
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Customizable Headphone Caps
Customizable Headphone Caps
These Rebecca Minkoff x Frends Headphone Styles Can be Swapped Out
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Retro Gaming Ear Buds
Retro Gaming Ear Buds
These Game Boy Headphones are Inspired by the Old School Gaming Devices
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Super Thin Headphones
Super Thin Headphones
Maxieme Loiseau Uses Printed Electronics to Create a Wireless Design
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Fitness-Monitoring Headphones
Fitness-Monitoring Headphones
The BioSport Headphones are Perfect for Training and Working Out
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Wearable Necklace Headphones
Wearable Necklace Headphones
The Samsung Gear Circle Earbuds Sit On Your Neck Like a Necklace
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Fitness-Monitoring Headphones
Fitness-Monitoring Headphones
The FreeWavz Earphones Are Perfect for Conscientious Gym-Goers
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Curvaceous Cordless Headphones
Curvaceous Cordless Headphones
LG and Harmon Kardon Unveiled the Tone Infinim Headphones
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Elegant Wooden Headphones
Elegant Wooden Headphones
These Classic Headphones Provide a Sleek Listening Experience
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Nerf-Inspired Foam Headphones
Nerf-Inspired Foam Headphones
Headfoams are a Kid-Friendly Audio Option
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Cordless Fitness Earphones
Cordless Fitness Earphones
The Freewavz Wireless Headphones Track Your Fitness While You Workout
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Sweat-Proof Headphones
Sweat-Proof Headphones
The Monster + Adidas Headphones Keep Users Dry While Exercising
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Ear Canal-Shaped Headphones
Ear Canal-Shaped Headphones
Sony Just Ear Headphones Will Provide an Exceptional Experience
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Ear-Gripping Audio Accessories
Ear-Gripping Audio Accessories
Dynamite Earbuds Cling to Your Listeners for Good Stable Sound
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Serene Seashell Headphones
Serene Seashell Headphones
Marek Cina's 'Listening to the Sea' Headphones Drown Out Noise
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Revolutionary Wireless Ergonomic Earphones
Revolutionary Wireless Ergonomic Earphones
The Dash Wireless Earphones are Compact And Liberating
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Feline Speaker Headphones
Feline Speaker Headphones
The Axent Wear Headphones Share Sound in Two Ways
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