# Headphone Splitters The Belkin Rockstar for Your iPod Lets You Share Your Tunes in Style By Cory Kierstead | Published 2009-01-26 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-for-5-belkin-rockstar-for-your-ipod-share-your-tunes-in-style References: [productdose](http://www.productdose.com/article.php?article_id=8711) & [catalog.belkin](http://catalog.belkin.com/IWCatProductPage.process?Product_Id=404634#) Have you ever tried to share a pair of earphones with a friend so you could both listen to the same song? We have all tried it--some with more success then others. Most improvised options aren't very hygienic to say the least, and some are even painful if your friend accidentally turns in an opposite direction. All your music sharing worries can now disappear thanks in part to the [Rockstar](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rockstar-games) from [Belkin](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/belkin-soundform-immerse). The Rockstar is a simple device that allows you to connect your [iPod](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tinypod) or other MP3 player along with 5 pairs of earphones. Have fun sharing your favorite tunes with your friends--just don’t all try and cross the road at the same time. That could get ugly! ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 7% | Activity: 69% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% 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) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Music Sharing Devices:** The Rockstar from Belkin is just one example of a device that enables easy music sharing among multiple users. - **Hygienic Audio Accessories:** The need for hygienic audio sharing options has led to the development of innovative products like the Rockstar. - **Multi-headphone Technology:** The Rockstar exemplifies the trend of devices that allow multiple pairs of earphones to be connected to a single audio source. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has the opportunity to capture the growing demand for music sharing devices like the Rockstar. - **Audio Accessories:** The audio accessories industry can capitalize on the need for hygienic and convenient options for sharing audio. - **Music Streaming Platforms:** Music streaming platforms can integrate multi-headphone technology into their services to enhance the communal music listening experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Beer-Branded Music Sharing Devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heifive.md) - [Speaker-Centric Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-phone.md) - [Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-earbud.md) - [Bluetooth Broadcasting Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-airfly-2.md) - [Headphone-Holding Speaker Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cornucopia-speaker.md) - [Detachable Dual-Mode Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones.md) - [Wireless Transmitting Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/airfly.md) - [Dual-User Airplane Audio Dongles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/twelve-south-airfly-pro-2.md) - [Workout-Ready Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneodio-openrock-pro.md)