# Tangle-Free Headphones These Headphones Use Magnetism to Streamline Their Design By David Ingram | Published 2015-10-15 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tangle-free References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2015/10/one-third-tangled-headphones) & [yankodesign](http://www.yankodesign.com/2015/10/15/tangle-free-phones/) Anyone who knows the pain of reaching into their bag to find their headphones in a knot will greatly appreciate these special tangle-free headphones. These 'ONE-THIRD' [in-ear headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept) designed by Tien-sheng Huang use a combination of [magnetic force](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magnetic-charging-stand) and a clever travel-friendly shape. A set of special magnets actually connects each earphone together with the audio jack into one handy geometric shape that also manages to streamline their design. By employing these subtle design changes, the everyday in-ear headphone becomes both transportable and tangle free. By employing the use of magnets, these headphones are able to eliminate the need for [clips or ties](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/shokz-opendots-one), used to keep headphone cords in check. The 'ONE-THIRD' is so well designed that it was also the recipient of the 2015 Red Dot Awards design concept award. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.8/10 - Popularity: 98% | Activity: 98% | 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 ### What's Driving This Trend - **Tangle-free Headphones:** These headphones use magnetism to eliminate tangled cords, providing a hassle-free listening experience. - **Geometric Design:** By utilizing a clever geometric shape, these headphones are both compact and stylish, offering a disruptive innovation in headphone design. - **Streamlined Functionality:** The use of magnetic connections simplifies the headphone design, making it more portable and user-friendly. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Technology:** The tangle-free feature of these headphones presents an opportunity for audio technology companies to enhance user experience and differentiate their products. - **Consumer Electronics:** The innovative design of these headphones opens up possibilities for disruption in the consumer electronics industry, particularly in the headphone market. - **Product Design:** The successful integration of magnetic connections into headphone design highlights the potential for disruptive innovation in the field of product design. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Multipurpose Magnetic Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/supercalla-cable.md) - [Slim Magnetic Smartphone Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-tws.md) - [Convenienced-Focused Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artronic-designs.md) - [Magnetically-Organized Phone Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/magtame.md) - [Magnetic Charging Cables](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-magcable.md) - [Sleek Charging Cable Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taim.md) - [Adjustable French-Designed Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elemik.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md) - [Orb-Shaped Speaker Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-headphones.md)