# External Headgear Earphones O-tus Safe Sounds Helmet Speakers Rest Outside the Ear By Sarah Moore | Published 2012-04-18 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/o-tus-safe-sounds-helmet-speakers References: [gizmag](http://www.gizmag.com/otus-mini-speakers-bike-helmets/22172/) & [o-tus](http://www.o-tus.com/) With a pair of O-tus Safe Sounds helmet speakers on, anyone that needs to wear a helmet to work or for their sport of choice can hear both their music and the sounds of the environment around them. While it’s great to have some tunes, a podcast or other listening material playing while wheeling around or working away, it is extremely dangerous to not be able to hear cars and people that are creeping up on the road, sidewalk or trail. [Traditional earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept) work great for remaining in place underneath a helmet, but they make it hard to hear anything except what’s playing out of the speakers. The O-tus speakers however, attach near the user’s ears rather than inside of them and attach to the helmet via [Velcro](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chargerlab-power-z) pads. Any music player or smartphone is compatible either attaching with speaker wires or by using a [bluetooth device](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-ear-open). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 40% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/gadgets) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **External Helmet Speakers:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies looking to improve the safety of sports and work environments by allowing audio while maintaining awareness of surroundings. - **Non-invasive Earphone Attachments:** Opportunity for companies to develop audio solutions that don't require insertion into the ear canal, providing comfort and safety for various industries. - **Bluetooth Audio Gadgets:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for companies to develop audio solutions that can connect to any device using Bluetooth, making them more convenient and user-friendly. ### Where This Applies - **Sports Equipment:** Opportunity for companies in the sports equipment industry to create innovative solutions for safer and more comfortable audio solutions during physical activities. - **Construction:** Opportunity for the construction industry to incorporate audio solutions into their gear to keep workers safe and aware of their surroundings. - **Military & Law Enforcement:** Opportunity for companies creating gear for the military and law enforcement to develop non-invasive earphone options, assisting in communication and awareness while maintaining optimal safety. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Speaker-Equipped Sports Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bh51m-nso.md) - [Hybrid Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oleap-pilot.md) - [Open-Style Air Conduction Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-sense.md) - [Scenic Awareness Audiophile Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maxell-ows-pro.md) - [Lifestyle Open-Ear Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-openear.md) - [Open-Style Ear-Safe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-conduction-earbuds.md) - [Athletic Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-bone-conduction-headphones.md) - [Protective Communication Ski Helmets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-obex-connect-helmet.md) - [Workout-Ready Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneodio-openrock-pro.md)