# Powerful Bluetooth Headphones The Onkyo W800BT Wireless Headphones Are Truly Wire-Free By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2015-09-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onkyo-w800bt References: [damngeeky](http://www.damngeeky.com/2015/09/04/34817/onkyo-unveils-w800bt-truly-wireless-in-ear-headphones-at-ifa-2015.html) & [onkyo](http://www.onkyo.com) You might be surprised to find out that not all wireless headphones are actually wireless; that is, except for the [Onkyo](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/qled-tvs) W800BT which purport to the world's only [truly wireless headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/push-720-open). Connected to a device totally wirelessly via Bluetooth, the Onkyo W800BT headphones provide roughly 12 hours of music playback or 15 hours of talk time if you choose to use them as a wireless headset. While other models of wireless headphones join the two earpieces together via a cord, the Onkyo W800BT headphones feature earbuds that stand totally separate meaning that you are totally unrestricted. Developed in partnership with audio group [Gibson](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rosewood-guitar), the Onkyo W800BT are set to go on sale in November in Europe for around 299 Euros. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 97% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Truly Wireless Headphones:** The trend of truly wireless headphones is disrupting the traditional headphone market, providing consumers with a completely wire-free listening experience. - **Extended Battery Life:** The trend of extended battery life in wireless headphones is providing users with longer listening and talk times, reducing the need for frequent charging. - **Partnerships in Audio Industry:** The trend of partnerships between audio groups and headphone manufacturers is driving innovation and producing advanced wireless headphone options. ### Where This Applies - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry has the opportunity to develop and improve truly wireless headphone designs, enhancing user experience and convenience. - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of extended battery life in wireless headphones by creating innovative charging solutions and power management technologies. - **Retail:** The retail industry has the potential to benefit from partnerships in the audio industry, by offering a diverse range of advanced wireless headphones to meet consumer demand. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Lag-Free Bluetooth Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onyx-prime-true-wireless-earbuds.md) - [Ergonomic Active Lifestyle Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/onesonic-bxshd1.md) - [Quick-Charging Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eaha800.md) - [Athletic Over-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-freearc.md) - [Comfortable Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/huawei-freeclip.md) - [Open Air-Conduction Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openfit.md) - [Headband-Style Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/swott.md) - [Rapid-Charging Wireless Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/m20xbt.md) - [Chic Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/true-wireless-earbuds1.md)