# Bluetooth-Connected Headphone Amplifiers The Aqua+ Makes Headphones Essentially Wireless By Mishal Omar | Published 2017-08-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aqua References: [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/nexumaudio/aqua-worlds-most-powerful-wireless-headphone-ampli?ref=category) The Aqua+ is a small device that seeks to enhance the experience of audio-listening by giving users a streamlined method of doing so. Described as the "ultimate music companion," the Aqua+ offers a more carefree listening experience. It comes in the form of a small cube which can be connected to phones and computers via Bluetooth. Users can [attach their headphones to the cube](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-airfly-pro-2), allowing them to listen to whatever audio is playing, but without the physical limitations of having headphones connected to a phone or laptop. The Aqua+ device is lightweight, can play for up to eight hours before a charge, offers [wireless charging](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chord-mojo-2), and has comprehensive 64-step volume control for those who would like to optimize the sound of the audio as best as possible. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.8/10 - Popularity: 11% | Activity: 5% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Wireless Headphone Amplifiers:** The trend towards wireless headphones and Bluetooth technology opens up opportunities for portable and easy-to-use headphone amplifiers like the Aqua+. - **Enhanced Audio Devices:** With consumers seeking better quality audio experiences, there is potential for more enhanced audio devices, including headphone amplifiers with volume control, like the Aqua+. - **Smartphone Accessories:** As more people use their phones for audio, smartphone accessories like Bluetooth-connected headphone amplifiers are becoming more popular and present a unique opportunity for innovation. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can utilize Bluetooth headphone amplifier technology to offer enhanced audio experiences for consumers, opening up a new market opportunity. - **Music and Entertainment:** The music and entertainment industry can potentially partner with companies like Aqua+ to offer a more immersive audio experience to their fans through enhanced headphone technology. - **Wireless Technology:** The wireless technology industry can take advantage of the trend towards Bluetooth headphone amplifiers and continue developing new and innovative products in this space. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Cutting-Edge Headphone Amps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/astell-kern.md) - [Compact Audio Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-snowsky-tiny.md) - [Luxe Portable Headphone Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-q15-dac-and-headphone-amplifier.md) - [Audio-Elevating Bluetooth Modules](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bluetooth-module.md) - [Magnetic Smartphone Audio Amplifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hires-headphone-amplifier.md) - [Masterful Modular Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/masterful-modular-headphones.md) - [Underwater Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suunto-aqua.md) - [Two-in-One Audio Amplifier Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/come-song-hearing-amplifier.md) - [Unibody Mobile Audio Receivers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clipon-bluetooth-audio-receiver.md)