# Choosy Listening Systems 'Here Active Listening' Lets People Control Their Audio Environment By Meghan Young | Published 2015-06-05 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/here-active-listening References: [techcrunch](http://techcrunch.com/2015/06/04/hands-on-with-doppler-labs-here-active-listening-system/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/dopplerlabs/here-active-listening-change-the-way-you-hear-the) Sometimes people tune sounds out, but it's not easy to do all the time -- especially when most needed; the Here Active Listening system hopes to step in as a way to do just that with much more ease and control. Giving people complete control over their audio environment, Here Active Listening comes in the form of [comfortable earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hear-hush-hoops). Developed by Doppler Labs, Here Active Listening has already surpassed its [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbud-accessory) campaign goal in 48 hours. As to why, [TechCrunch](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rocket-launches) writes, "If you want to reduce the volume of a crying baby or a screeching subway train (without turning everything down), the Here buds will let you do that. If you’re at a concert and you want to pump up the bass, the Here buds will let you do that, too." That's pretty convincing. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.8/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 83% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Personalized Audio Control:** Here Active Listening allows individuals to have complete control over their audio environment, enabling personalized listening experiences. - **Enhanced Noise Reduction:** With Here Active Listening, users can selectively reduce unwanted sounds, such as crying babies or screeching subway trains, while maintaining desired audio levels. - **Immersive Audio Enhancement:** Here Active Listening enables users to enhance specific audio elements, such as bass at a concert, for a more immersive and tailored listening experience. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Technology:** The Here Active Listening system presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the audio technology industry by introducing personalized control over audio environments. - **Consumer Electronics:** In the realm of consumer electronics, Here Active Listening offers a disruptive innovation opportunity by providing users with the ability to shape their own audio experiences. - **Live Events and Entertainment:** Here Active Listening has the potential to disrupt the live events and entertainment industry by allowing users to customize the audio elements in real-time during concerts and performances. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Ambient Noise-Filtering Wireless Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noisefiltering-wireless-earphone.md) - [Noise-Filtering Earbud Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbud-accessory.md) - [Open-Style Air Conduction Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-sense.md) - [Adaptable Cityscape Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/libratone-air.md) - [AI-Powered Hearing Enhancers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cheero-kikiyasu-hearing-amplifier.md) - [Lifestyle Open-Ear Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-openear.md) - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Hearing Protection Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearhi-serena-super-anc-earbuds.md) - [Sleep-Specific Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kokoon-1.md)