These music-sharing headphones by Wearhaus Arc make listening to music a collective experience.
Listening to music was once a very social activity; one which consisted of huddling around a radio to catch the latest hit tune. Nowadays, we all have personal, handheld devices on which we can listen to music, but that doesn't stop us from craving a social connection. This is where the Arc headphones come in. The headphones connect to an accompanying app that allows users to share playlists and listen in on each other's musical choices.
The headphones themselves, which operate using Bluetooth to span a 30-meter radius, can change color according to your mood or genre style. If two users decide to sync up, their headphone colors will change to match.
What's Driving This Trend
- Social Audio Devices
- Diverse social features on new headphones are connecting more users together.
- Personalized Wearable Audio
- Headphones personalization is becoming more important to customers, offering a valuable opportunity to provide customizable tech.
- Group Audio Curation
- Music-sharing headphones that allow collective music curation are becoming more popular.
Who This Affects Most
- Audio Technology
- Creating mixed-use and community-oriented listening technology is becoming a vital focus for companies in the audio technology industry.
- Lifestyle and Fashion
- As headphones become increasingly important as a fashion statement, companies in this industry are partnering with audio tech firms to create new, wearable technology.
- Mobile and App Development
- As headphones move beyond a simple listening device, companies must consider potential listening app developments as part of their technology offerings.
