# Vibrating Headphones The 'Soundtouch' by Filipe Lima Turns Auditory into Kinesthetic By Amelia Roblin | Published 2010-12-06 | Unique Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/soundtouch-by-filipe-lima References: [industrialdesignserved](http://www.industrialdesignserved.com/gallery/Soundtouch/708742) & [behance.net](http://www.behance.net/filipe-lima/frame) For the same reason you love a good amount of bass with your beats, you'll be sure to appreciate the kinesthetic experience of playing music through the 'Soundtouch' by Filipe Lima. These cleaver headphones employ piezoelectric technology to convert sound waves into vibrations. This affords listeners a new and palpable sensation of truly feeling their music. Designed with the intention of heightening the listening experience, the 'Soundtouch' by Filipe Lima also makes a great euphonic gadget for the hearing impaired. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.5/10 - Popularity: 77% | Activity: 21% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Unique](https://www.trendhunter.com/unique) > [Inventions](https://www.trendhunter.com/inventions) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Piezoelectric Technology for Audio Devices:** Using piezoelectric technology to convert sound waves into vibrations creates a new and tangible way for users to experience music. - **Enhanced Audio Sensations:** The 'Soundtouch' headphones offer a kinesthetic experience that allows users to feel the music as well as hear it, enhancing the overall audio experience. - **Inclusive Technology for the Hearing Impaired:** The 'Soundtouch' by Filipe Lima serves as a euphonic gadget that allows the hearing impaired to enjoy music through vibrations. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Technology:** The use of piezoelectric technology in audio devices presents a disruptive innovation opportunity for the audio technology industry to create headphones and speakers that offer a tactile music experience. - **Entertainment:** Enhanced audio sensations provided by vibrating headphones can revolutionize the entertainment industry by incorporating tactile elements into immersive experiences, such as gaming or virtual reality. - **Assistive Technology:** The 'Soundtouch' by Filipe Lima demonstrates the potential for inclusive technology in the assistive technology industry, opening up new possibilities for the hearing impaired to enjoy music through tactile sensations. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sleek Enhanced Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptix.md) - [Vibrating Wearable Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/xiaomi-wearable-speaker.md) - [Tactile Control Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/olfoo-headphones.md) - [Inclusive Audio Features](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tim-vibe.md) - [Music-Driven Pleasure Toys](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/groove-thing.md) - [Textural Vacuum Tube Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vacuum-tube-audio-headphones.md) - [Transforming Responsiveness Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-headphones.md) - [Haptic Feedback Gaming Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-feedback-gaming-headphone.md) - [Collapsible Bass-Heavy Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movengine-me800.md)