# Diamond-Cut Headphones 'The Sound of Progress' Headphones Want to be Your Friend By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-10-08 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sound-of-progress-headphones References: [highsnobiety](http://www.highsnobiety.com/news/2009/10/08/diamond-supply-co-x-matix-the-sound-of-progress-headphones/#more-68754) & [ctothejl](http://ctothejl.com/fashion/diamond-supply-co-x-matix-headphones/) Perhaps still riding the Obama love train, ‘The [Sound of Progress](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/daisy-sound-daisy-one)’ headphones seen here are a product of the collaborative effort between the Matix clothing brand and the [Diamond Supply Company](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smart-baseball-bats). A lot easier on the wallet than a [Tiffany](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tiffany-co) diamond, ‘The Sound of Progress’ headphones go for about $75. No word on if the sound is as clear as the label suggests, though. Check out more of on the Matix clothing and the Diamond Supply Company product at the link below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 43% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Multimedia](https://www.trendhunter.com/multimedia) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Collaborative Headphone Brands:** Collaborations between fashion and tech brands to create headphones presents an opportunity for disruptive innovation - **Affordable Designer Headphones:** Creating a luxury product for a more affordable price point is a trend in the headphone industry - **Fashion-forward Audio Accessories:** The combination of fashion and audio creates opportunities for disruptive innovation in accessory design ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion Retail:** The fashion retail industry can benefit from incorporating tech products into their brand experience - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry can look to fashion brands for collaborative innovation opportunities - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry can explore the trend of creating fashion-focused audio accessories ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Radiant Anniversary Audio Equipment](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bose-diamond-collection.md) - [Ultra Luxury Joint Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweled-design.md) - [Glowing Equality-Promoting Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inequality-crusher.md) - [Sporty Gem-Encrusted Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/solomon-x-bose-ultra-open-earbuds.md) - [Luxurious Jewelry-Like Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyerdynamic-xelento.md) - [Collaborative Leather Luxe Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/md-mh40-headphones.md) - [Blingy Bespoke Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nadine-ghosn-1.md) - [60s-Inspired Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mh40-wireless-applied-art-forms.md) - [Headband Display Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boinc-headphones.md)