# Futuristic Headband Earphones The New 'Batband' Mobile Wireless Headphones are Simplistic By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-04-12 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mobile-wireless-headphones References: [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2017/04/11/earphones-that-dont-sit-in-your-ears/) Improving on the design of the original [bone conduction headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/suunto-aqua) from the brand, the 'Batband' mobile wireless headphones are intended to offer an impressive audio and interface experience. The 'Batband' headphones are intended to be worn on the head like a headband in order to offer users the ability to listen to their music without having to physically have headphones on or in their ears. This enables them to maintain a better connection with the world around them and still enjoy their favorite music while commuting or simply walking around the city. The 'Batband' mobile wireless headphones are the design work of Owi Sixseven and incorporate a [touch-based control system](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-athcc500bt2) on the unit in order to maximize fluid interaction. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 77% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Bone Conduction Earphones:** Opportunity to improve and personalize sound experience for users with hearing impairments or for those who want a more discreet way of listening to music. - **Wearable Audio Devices:** Disruptive opportunity for creating more comfortable, versatile and fashionable audio wearables that provide a better connection and immersive sound experience. - **Gesture-based Interface:** Opportunity to innovate gesture-based technology for audio devices that provide seamless touchless control and enable more fluid user interaction. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for the electronics industry to create more intuitive and personalized audio devices that blend with daily life. - **Healthcare:** Opportunity for healthcare professionals to use bone conduction technology as part of hearing aids or assistive listening devices that improve accessibility and mobility of people with hearing disabilities. - **Fashion:** Opportunity for fashion industry professionals to create a new market segment with wearable audio devices that incorporate style and functionality in one. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Headband Display Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boinc-headphones.md) - [Bone-Conduction Bluetooth Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boneconduction-bluetooth-headset.md) - [Flexible Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaibo-flex-headphones.md) - [Stylish See-Through Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-clear.md) - [Foldable Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldable-bone-conduction-headphones.md) - [Athletic Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-bone-conduction-headphones.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md) - [Detachable Amplifier Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-headset-1.md) - [Outdoor Bone-Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/h2o-audio-tri.md)