# Accessible Earbud Features Samsung is Releasing New Ambient Sound Features for its Buds2 By Colin Smith | Published 2023-05-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-buds2 References: [theverge](https://www.theverge.com/2023/5/16/23725239/samsung-galaxy-buds-2-pro-enhanced-ambient-sound) & [samsung](https://www.samsung.com/ca/audio-sound/galaxy-buds/galaxy-buds2-graphite-sm-r177nzkaxac/)  [Samsung](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-1) is introducing a new feature for its [Galaxy Buds2 Pro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-buds2-pro) that will allow users to adjust the amount and quality of ambient sound they want to hear while wearing the earbuds. The enhanced ambient sound mode will add two additional levels of passthrough amplification on top of the three that were already present, as well as an option to customize the ambient sound tone range from soft to clear across five stages. Users will also be able to control the volume of each earbud independently and adapt the ambient sound to their ears for more clarity. The Galaxy Buds2 Pro are Samsung’s flagship wireless earbuds that offer [active noise cancellation](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quietcomfort-ultra-earbuds-2nd-gen), wireless charging, and a sleek design. They have a battery life of up to eight hours with ANC on and up to 28 hours with the charging case. They also support Bluetooth 5.2, touch controls, and voice assistants. The Galaxy Buds2 Pro come in four colors: black, white, purple, and green. Image Credit: Chris Welch, The Verge ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.6/10 - Popularity: 86% | Activity: 95% | Freshness: 16% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Customizable Ambient Sound:** The ability to customize the tone range and adjust the amount of ambient sound could disrupt the wireless earbud market by catering to individual preferences. - **Independent Earbud Volumes:** The option to control volume in each earbud separately could create a new trend of personalized audio experiences through wireless earbuds. - **Passthrough Amplification:** Adding two additional levels of passthrough amplification could create new opportunities for hearing aids and assistive listening devices in the healthcare industry. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The customizable ambient sound feature could shift consumer preferences and create new demand in the consumer electronics industry. - **Audio Equipment:** Independent earbud volumes could drive innovation in the audio equipment industry as companies respond to consumer demand for customizable audio experiences. - **Healthcare:** Technology companies could tap into the healthcare industry with passthrough amplification as a potential assistive listening device for the hearing impaired. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Inclusive Ambient Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-1.md) - [Wireless 3D-Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-buds-2-pro.md) - [Haute HiFi Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-buds2-pro.md) - [Dynamic Spatial Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-buds3-fe.md) - [Premium Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/galaxy-buds3-pro.md) - [Accessible High-Performance ANC Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-galaxy-buds-core.md) - [Dual Sound Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freebuds-pro-2.md) - [Ambient Audio-Cancelling Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-live-pro-2.md) - [360-Degree Sound Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-buds-3t-pro.md)