# Sprout-Shaped Earbuds Hitachi HP-CN12 Headphones Are Magic Musical Beans By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-07-09 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachi-hp-cn12-headphones References: [techfresh.net](http://www.techfresh.net/hitachi-hp-cn12-bean-earphones/#more-32484) & [maxell.co.jp](http://www.maxell.co.jp/jpn/news/2009/news090708.html) The colorful earphones above may seem like magic beans, but they are actually bean-inspired headphones. The [Hitachi](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hitachi-healthy-chef-mrow1e) HP-CN12 earphones not only look cool, but they also feature a slider that prevents the cords from getting tangled. It is a shame for people outside Japan who would like these earphones, as they will be exclusively released on July 24th of this year. **Implications** - The headset couture movement is the result of the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-tour-pro) [iPod's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case) holistically stylistic branding. Listening to music is no longer just a sensory experience; it is a form of self expression that signifies a music lovers' passion. Thus, companies in the technological or audio industry are called to boast more creativity in their products. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.4/10 - Popularity: 12% | Activity: 51% | 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) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Headset Couture Movement:** Companies in the technological or audio industry are called to boast more creativity in their products to cater to the demand for self-expression through music. - **Bean-inspired Headphones:** Designing headphones inspired by everyday objects like beans opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the audio industry. - **Tangle-free Slider Technology:** Developing innovative cord management solutions, such as sliders, presents opportunities for disruption in the headphone market. ### Where This Applies - **Technological Industry:** Technological companies can tap into the growing demand for creative and stylish headphone designs. - **Audio Industry:** The audio industry can explore innovative headphone designs inspired by everyday objects like beans to cater to consumer preferences. - **Cord Management Industry:** Companies specializing in cord management solutions have an opportunity to disrupt the headphone market by developing tangle-free technologies. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md) - [Pastel-Hued Open Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-linkbuds-clip-open.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Style-Driven Clip-On Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-clips.md) - [Anthropomorphized Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-earbuds-concept.md) - [Bird-Inspired Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tweettunes.md) - [Cyberpunk-Inspired Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sony-earbuds-concept.md) - [Studio-Grade Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beats-tour-pro.md) - [Earring Earbud Concept Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zhang-yunxib.md)