# Mighty Minimalist Headphones The Nixon Trooper Headphones are Sleek and Simple By Meghan Young | Published 2011-01-13 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nixon-trooper-headphones References: [core77](http://www.core77.com/blog/object_culture/nixon_trooper_headphones_a_volume_control_thats_actually_got_some_volume_18282.asp) & [nixonnow](http://www.nixonnow.com/) Although I am more of an earbud kind of gal, the Nixon Trooper headphones would seriously make me reconsider my portable audio choice. It is not only very [sleek and simple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/major-v) (for what usually ends up as a chunky headset), it also boasts great quality to boot. Available in a slew of colors, the Nixon Trooper headphones were awarded a Good Design award by the [Chicago Athenaeum](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ovo-x-mlb-2026). Priced at $70 and $50, they are [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/questyle-nhb12) compatible with padded headband and ear cushions. It also features a custom full size volume knob. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.6/10 - Popularity: 59% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Minimalist Audio Accessories:** An opportunity for companies to create sleek and simple audio accessories with great sound quality. - **Good Design Awards:** A growing trend for companies to invest in design and aesthetics as a key selling point for their products. - **Affordable, High-quality Headphones:** A trend towards creating headphones with great sound quality and compatibility with multiple devices at an affordable price point. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can create new product lines of minimalist headphones and other audio accessories to expand their offerings. - **Fashion and Lifestyle:** The fashion and lifestyle industry can explore opportunities for creating headphones that are not only functional but also stylish and fashion-forward. - **Design Consulting Services:** Design consulting services can capitalize on the trend towards investing in design and aesthetics by offering expertise and guidance in this area. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Outdoorsy Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/take-a-hike-dime-2-true-wireless-earbuds.md) - [Collaborative Technical Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aiaiai-x-hiddenny-headphones.md) - [Modern Design-Forwrd Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tozo.md) - [Accessible Audiophile Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skullcandy-crusher-anc-2-wireless-headphones.md) - [Snowboard-Inspired Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snowboardinspired-wireless-headphones.md) - [Visible Component Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-head-1.md) - [Sleek Modern Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/marshall-1.md) - [Posh Precision-Tuned Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/noble-audio-fokus-triumph.md) - [60s-Inspired Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mh40-wireless-applied-art-forms.md)