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# Wireless Custom Earbuds
These 3D Printed OwnPhones Are Uniquely Designed Not to Fall Out

By Alyson Wyers | Published 2014-07-17 | Art & Design
Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/custom-earbuds
References: [springwise](http://www.springwise.com/wireless-earbuds-custom-3d-printed-fall/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ownphones/ownphones-the-worlds-first-custom-fit-3d-printed-e)

These custom earbuds are designed not to fall out as they are 3D printed to fit your ears perfectly. Currently seeking finances through crowdfunding platform [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-sleep-a20-earbuds), OwnPhones are also [wireless](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerofit-2). Ideal for working out and listening on the go, these [custom-fit headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/creative-aurvana-ace-3-earbuds) are perfect for active people.

This startup's objective is to offer the best sounding and most comfortable earbuds possible. To get a pair of the listening devices, users must download the OwnPhones app to take a short video of their ears. This is then turned into a digital 3D model of the ear, which the custom earbuds are made from. The earbuds also come in a variety of designs so your headphones can match your inner ear and unique personality.

## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter)

- Score: 4.7/10
- Popularity: 74% | Activity: 59% | Freshness: 8%
- Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women
- Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X
- Top markets: North America, Europe

## Categories

[Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Customization](https://www.trendhunter.com/customization)

## Key Themes

### What's Driving This Trend

- **3D Printing Customization:** The use of 3D printing technology to produce unique and custom-fit headphones offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing and personalized consumer product industries.
- **Wireless Audio Technology:** Wireless audio technology is becoming more popular, and custom-fit wireless earbuds provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the audio electronics and wearable tech industries.
- **Mobile App Integration:** The integration of mobile apps for customization of personal gadgets provides disruptive innovation opportunities in the health and fitness, and technology industries.

### Who This Affects Most

- **Manufacturing:** The use of 3D printing technology in custom-fit earbuds presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the manufacturing industry.
- **Audio Electronics:** The development of wireless audio technology in custom-fit earbuds offers disruptive innovation opportunities in the audio electronics industry.
- **Wearable Technology:** Custom-fit earbuds with wireless audio technology provide disruptive innovation opportunities in the wearable technology industry.

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- [Crowdfunded Audiophile Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flare-ears.md)
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