# Sleek Steel Earbuds The Nocs NS800 Stainless Earphones Feature the Best of Two Worlds By Meghan Young | Published 2010-12-11 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocs-ns800-stainless-earphones References: [uncrate](http://www.uncrate.com/men/gear/headphones/nocs-ns800-stainless-earphones/) & [nocs.se](http://nocs.se/products/ns800/) [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pixel-buds-pro) products may be number one on most people's Christmas lists, but we can all agree that their stock white earbuds are not on par with their other products--enter the [Nocs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocs-ns1100-air) NS800 Stainless Earphones. These sleek, stainless steel buds offers a great alternative to the classic white earphones. Heftily priced at $200 a pop, the Nocs NS800 Stainless Earphones are nonetheless worth it. Bringing high fidelity in a conveniently small package, it features a dual micro armature with a separate tweeter and woofer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.3/10 - Popularity: 41% | Activity: 49% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 90% men, 10% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **High-fidelity Earbuds:** There is an opportunity for companies to develop high-quality earbuds that provide superior sound quality and sleek design. - **Luxury Audio Accessories:** Consumers are willing to pay a premium for high-end audio accessories that offer a unique and stylish design. - **Wireless Earbuds:** There is an increasing demand for wireless earbuds that offer convenience and mobility without compromising on sound quality. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Audio Equipment Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the development of premium audio equipment that offers both superior sound quality and a stylish design. - **Consumer Electronics Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the growing demand for luxury audio accessories by offering high-end earbuds and headphones in their stores. - **Wireless Technology:** There is an opportunity to innovate in the wireless technology industry and develop wireless earbuds that offer improved sound quality, battery life, and connectivity. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Bespoke Wireless Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/klipsch-t10.md) - [Opulent Industrial Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beo-grace.md) - [Luxe Lossless Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/questyle-nhb12.md) - [Haute Hi-Res Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-ear-2-black.md) - [Damascus Steel Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/saber.md) - [Luxurious Jewelry-Like Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyerdynamic-xelento.md) - [Metallic Purist Design Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nocs-monolith-aluminium-speaker.md) - [Accessible Entry-Level Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-ear-stick-earbuds.md) - [Sleek Noise-Cancelling Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-oddict-twig-pro.md)