# Headband-Style Sport Headphones The HAKII MIX Open-Ear Headband Headphones are Sport-Ready By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2023-02-23 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-headband-headphones References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/hakii-mix-open-ear-headband-style-headphones-help-you-remain-aware-of-your-surroundings/) & [hakii](https://www.hakii.com/en-us/products/hakii-mix-smart-headband-headphones?utm_source=GadgetFlow&utm_medium=GadgetFlow&utm_campaign=GadgetFlow)  The [HAKII](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hakii-ice-earbuds) MIX open-ear headband headphones are a freestyle mobile audio accessory perfect for sports enthusiasts and athletes alike to use as a way to maintain connectivity to their favorite music or content. The headphones work by being worn on the head in a traditional headband style and will keep the ears open to let the user maintain awareness of their surroundings. The headphones feature 22mm bass drivers to support a multi-frequency performance, while the ergonomic construction ensures a snug yet comfortable fit. The headphones use the Liso Algorithm to monitor surroundings and adjust sound feedback accordingly. The HAKII MIX open-ear headband headphones have an IPX5 rating for [water resistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bone-conduction-waterproof-headphones) and will deliver up to eight-hours of playback per charge. The headphones have a double-microphone array to enhance call quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.7/10 - Popularity: 66% | Activity: 31% | Freshness: 14% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Open-ear Headphones:** Opportunities for development of more lightweight and comfortable open-ear headphones. - **Ipx5-rated Headphones:** Opportunities for producing more water-resistant headphones for active individuals. - **Bluetooth Headphones with Microphone:** Opportunities for developing improved noise-cancelling microphones and voice recognition technology for bluetooth headphones. ### Who This Affects Most - **Sporting Goods:** Manufacturers in the sporting goods industry can benefit from expanding headphone product lines to cater to active individuals. - **Consumer Electronics:** Opportunities for competition within the electronics industry to develop products with improved features and technology such as noise-cancelling microphones and water-resistance. - **Fitness Wearables:** Fitness wearable companies can expand their product lines to include audio accessories focused on athlete needs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Helmet-Friendly Open Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/detachable-open-ear-headphones.md) - [Open-Air Wireless Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/aerofit-2.md) - [Open-Style Conduction Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openrock-x.md) - [Lifestyle Open-Ear Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-openear.md) - [Lightweight Sporty Earphone Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ports-earphones.md) - [Open-Ear Sports Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-endurance-zone.md) - [Glasses-Friendly Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jlab-open-sport.md) - [Workout-Ready Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oneodio-openrock-pro.md) - [Athletic Open-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-bone-conduction-headphones.md)