# Experimental Smart Headphones The Human Sound Headphones are Unique Wireless Ear-Coverings By Joey Haar | Published 2016-09-20 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/human-sound References: [wired](https://www.wired.com/2016/09/humans-wireless-headphones-might-wildest-cans-yet/) & [humaninc](http://humaninc.com/) In terms of design, the Human Sound earphones are completely unique [wireless devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-hybrid). The earmuff-like ear pieces completely cover consumers' ears, but they don't strap over one's head like a typical [over-the-ear headphone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overear-headphones1). Rather, the design is inspired by the human ear, and the devices come with features that enhance human hearing abilities. Beyond acting as simple headphones, the Human Sound devices are full of functional features. They can play music through a Bluetooth connection, of course, but can also act as small [Bluetooth speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones) when taken off consumers' ears and stuck together via a magnet. The headphones can also be set to allow outside noise to penetrate, improving awareness when using them on city streets, for example. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.1/10 - Popularity: 53% | Activity: 92% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Unique Wireless Headphones:** Developing unique designs for wireless headphones can tap into the growing market of consumers looking for alternatives to traditional over-the-ear headphones. - **Functional Headphone Features:** Adding functional features to headphones such as Bluetooth speakers and enhanced hearing abilities can provide a competitive edge for companies in the audio industry. - **Smart Headphone Design:** Combining innovative design techniques with smart technology can lead to the creation of new, disruptive headphone products that target a wide range of consumers. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio:** Innovation in headphone technology can lead to the development of products that cater to different consumer needs and preferences. - **Wearable Technology:** Smart headphone products can be part of the growing trend of wearable technology and can open up new avenues of innovation in this industry. - **Consumer Electronics:** Smart earphones that offer unique features and designs can target the technologically-savvy consumer electronics market and provide new opportunities for disruptive innovation. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Open-Style Air Conduction Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-sense.md) - [Semantic Hearing Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hearvana-ai.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md) - [Industrial Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-ear-open.md) - [Hybrid Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oleap-pilot.md) - [Neural Technology Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisearphones-smart-earbuds.md) - [Helmet-Friendly Open Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detachable-open-ear-headphones.md) - [Hybrid Overear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscene-ear.md) - [Sensory Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sonic-lamb.md)