# Smartphone-Driven Headphones Fender's In-Ear Earphones are Perfect For Smartphone Music Sessions By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-01-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fender-inear-headphones References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/fenders-nehttp://www.theverge.com/2016/1/21/10805420/fender-headphones-in-ear-aurisonics) & [intl.fender](http://intl.fender.com/en-GB/series/in-ear-monitors/) Anyone who's ever picked up an electric guitar or bass guitar reveres the [Fender](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-processor) brand, but the American company has shown that in addition to making iconic musical instruments and amplifiers, it's also capable of crafting together some pretty mean [in-ear headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fosi-audio-im4). The Fender Pro In-Ear Monitors are available in five different models that range in price from $100 all the way up to $500. The priciest models in the range are encased within [metal frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audeze-lcd5s) and 3D-printed into shapes that were devised after scanning thousands of human ears. This means that these in-ear phones fit 95 per cent of ears "like an expensive custom-molded monitor". Made by the Fender-owned brand Aurisonics, the Pro In-Ear Monitors are perfect for long jamming and playing sessions because of their supremely comfortable molded shape. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 93% | Activity: 98% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Custom-molded In-ear Monitors:** Opportunity for companies to develop custom-molded in-ear monitors for enhanced comfort and fit. - **High-end Smartphone Accessories:** Potential to create high-end smartphone accessories that offer superior audio quality and design. - **Headphone Personalization:** Emerging trend of personalized headphones through 3D printing and scanning technologies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Music and Entertainment:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for music and entertainment companies to create premium in-ear monitors. - **Technology and Electronics:** Growing market for high-end smartphone accessories that cater to audiophiles and music enthusiasts. - **Manufacturing and Consumer Goods:** Opportunity for companies in manufacturing and consumer goods to explore 3D printing and scanning technologies for personalized headphones. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Pro-Grade Musician In-Ear Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyerdynamic-iems.md) - [High-Performance Tuned Monitor Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inear-monitor-earphones.md) - [Inexpensive Wired Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sennheiser-1.md) - [Affordable Audiophile In-Ear Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/andromeda-10-inears.md) - [3D-Printed IEM Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ie-600.md) - [Ultra-Versatile Guitar Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/guitar-processor.md) - [Retro Era Wooden Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-eh11.md) - [Audiophile-Quality Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fidelio-t1.md) - [Gamer-Targeted In-Ear Monitors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/razer-moray.md)