# Augmented Reality Earphones GRiTworks Headphones Blend Sounds For an Optimal Listening Experience By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2013-02-17 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gritworks References: [kickstarter](http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/2090296420/grit-augmented-reality-earphones) & [gritworks](http://www.gritworks.com) Listening to music while out and about usually means that [all other sounds are blocked out](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaibo-flow), but GRiTworks headphones help to effectively blend the sound of the environment with whatever you’re listening to for a completely symbiotic audio experience. Working with a built-in microphone and sophisticated technology, the GRiTworks headphones allow users to completely customer-tailor their audio experience via optional smartphone apps. What’s great about GRiTworks earphones is naturally the products ability to [augment the auditory experience](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearvana-ai) to make it exactly as you see fit, but moreover the headset features other innovative perks like wireless technology that is achieved with Bluetooth connectivity. Coming in a variety of different shapes and styles to suit any listeners unique form, GRiTworks headphones are on the cutting-edge of innovation and paving the way for mobile auditory devices by proving that nicking and picking which sounds to focus on is a reality; not just an all or nothing situation. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.9/10 - Popularity: 79% | Activity: 91% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - 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 ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Augmented Reality Earphones:** GRiTworks headphones blend sounds for a customized audio experience. - **Wireless Technology:** GRiTworks headphones utilize Bluetooth connectivity for a wireless listening experience. - **Customizable Audio Experience:** GRiTworks headphones allow users to tailor their audio experience via smartphone apps. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Technology:** GRiTworks headphones disrupt the audio technology industry with their augmented reality capabilities. - **Wearable Technology:** GRiTworks headphones are a disruptive innovation in the wearable technology industry with their unique design. - **Mobile Accessories:** GRiTworks headphones offer a new level of customization and functionality in the mobile accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Personalized Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/personalized-earbuds.md) - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Sleek Enhanced Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptix.md) - [Open-Style Air Conduction Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-sense.md) - [Neural Technology Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisearphones-smart-earbuds.md) - [Transforming Responsiveness Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-headphones.md) - [Open-Style Ear-Safe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-conduction-earbuds.md) - [Lifestyle Open-Ear Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-openear.md) - [Semantic Hearing Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearvana-ai.md)