# Luxe Metal Earphones Nocs NS500 Aluminum Buds Offer Great Style and Quality Sound By Meghan Young | Published 2014-12-04 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocs-ns500-aluminum References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/next-generation-nocs-ns500-earphones/) & [nocs.se](http://www.nocs.se/collections/all/products/ns500-aluminum) One of the best gifts a person could give when it comes to the Christmas season is anything tech: enter the Nocs NS500 Aluminum earphones. A great upgrade to the standard [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/montblanc-tws-earbuds) earphones, this design is simple yet luxe enough to make give it a special feel. People won't be able to say that these earphones don't make a thoughtful present, especially for those who really appreciate style and quality sound. The brand works with DJs and musicians in order to craft their products, so it is only natural that people will be impressed by the Nocs NS500 Aluminum earphones. Available in different colors including gold, silver and black, they boast tangle-free cables and come with a remote control for [iPods](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ipod-classic-iphone-17-case), [iPhones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/macbook-neo-2), iPads and Androids. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 34% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Luxe Earphone Design:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new luxurious earphone designs with simple yet chic designs and high-quality sound. - **Collaboration with Musicians:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Collaborate with musicians and DJs to craft earphones with superior sound quality and a sleek appearance. - **Tangle-free Earphone Cables:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop new tangle-free earphone cable technology for a more convenient and hassle-free listening experience. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Consumer Electronics:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create new earphone designs and technologies that revolutionize the electronics industry and improve user experience. - **Music Production:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Partner with musicians and music producers to create high-quality earphones for a niche market seeking the best possible sound experience. - **Fashion and Accessories:** Disruptive innovation opportunity: Incorporate luxurious and stylish earphone design into fashion and accessories lines to offer consumers a unique and stylish accessory option. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Luxe Lossless Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/questyle-nhb12.md) - [Fine-Tuned Aluminum Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/technics-earbuds.md) - [Luxurious Jewelry-Like Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyerdynamic-xelento.md) - [Bespoke Wireless Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-t10.md) - [Metallic Purist Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocs-monolith-aluminium-speaker.md) - [Lime-Colored Special Edition Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-ex-atelier-editions.md) - [Stylishly Comfy ANC Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlab-go-lux.md) - [Sleek Wireless Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eahaz100.md) - [Accessible Over-Ear ANC Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlab-jbuds-lux-anc.md)