# Flexible Headband Headphones The New Normal Music Earbuds Offer Comfort with a Wraparound Design By M | Published 2016-02-29 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-earbuds References: [coolmaterial](http://coolmaterial.com/tech/new-normal-wireless-headphones/) & [newnrml](http://newnrml.com/) As consumers seek comfortable wear in their tech devices, the New Normal music earbuds offer a flexible design that is customized to the wearer's body. The headphones are attached to an adjustable headband that wraps around the back of the neck for a relaxed music listening experience with evenly divided weight between both ears. The earbuds are also Bluetooth compatible to provide [cord-free listening](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerofit-2). The New Normal headphones are ideal for consumers seeking a [cord-free headset design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-wireless-earbud) that doesn't get in the way of their daily activities. The headphones are attached to a dapper leather strap that is malleable and flexible allowing consumers to wrap the soft material around the back of their head. The earbuds hook onto the head with [clips that attach to the ears](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-clips) to provide wireless entertainment enjoyment. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.4/10 - Popularity: 56% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Customizable Body-sensing Headphones:** Opportunity to develop headphones that mold to the unique contours of each individual listener's head and adjust sound accordingly. - **Flexible, Wireless Headphone Design:** Opportunity to create headphones that can be worn comfortably and securely during active/athletic activities without the burden of cords and wires. - **Track-specific Headphone Technology:** Opportunity to engineer headphones that adjust audio levels according to the listener's movements and physical activity to provide more immersive, personalized audio experiences. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Wireless Audio Accessories:** Opportunity to design and produce headphones and earbuds that provide a seamless listening experience without the hindrance of wires or cords. - **Smart Wearable Tech:** Opportunity to integrate sensor technology into headphones and other wearable technology to create a more personalized and user-friendly experience. - **Athletic & Fitness Gear:** Opportunity to engineer headphones that are suitable for active wearers engaging in physical activities such as running, cycling, or weightlifting. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Haute Silicone Headphone Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/comfortably-headphones.md) - [Headband-Style Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swott.md) - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Flexible Open-Ear Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundcore-c40i.md) - [Flexible Bone Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kaibo-flex-headphones.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Detachable Dual-Mode Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones.md) - [Open-Style Ear-Safe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-conduction-earbuds.md) - [Open-Ear Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/linkbuds.md)