# Wearable Tangle-Free Headphones 'Earphone-Connectables' Keeps Listening Equipment Nearby By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2016-03-19 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tanglefree-headphones References: [geeky-gadgets](http://www.geeky-gadgets.com/earphone-connectables-keep-your-headphones-handy-and-untangled-18-03-2016/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1498938636/earphone-connectables) Earphones inherently become tangled when not in use, so 'Earphone-Connectables' are designed to be tangle-free headphones that are worn when not in use. Technology has become a mainstay part of the human lifestyle with more consumers owning smartphones and computers than ever before. As such, products like the 'Earphone-Connectables' are being created to help make consistent usage a bit easier. While traditional headphones are intended to be removed from the ears and put away, 'Earphone-Connectables' snap together to be [worn around the neck](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/audiotechnica-athcc500bt2). This enables users to start or stop listening to music at a moments notice without having to struggle with cords constantly becoming tangled. The 'Earphone-Connectables' tangle-free headphones are currently funding on [Kickstarter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri) where early birds can snatch up a pair of their choice for $25. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.6/10 - Popularity: 74% | Activity: 85% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% 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 - **Wearable Tangle-free Headphones:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the wearable technology industry by creating tangle-free headphones that can be worn conveniently around the neck. ### Where This Applies - **Technology:** Opportunity for disruptive innovation in the technology industry by introducing tangle-free headphones that provide convenience and ease of use for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Detachable Dual-Mode Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/streamline-hybrid-earphones.md) - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Wireless Earbud Connecting Chains](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/podchain.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Contoured Ear-Hugging Headphone Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbugs.md) - [Hybrid Overear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscene-ear.md) - [Convenienced-Focused Wireless Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/artronic-designs.md) - [Slim Magnetic Smartphone Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/air-tws.md) - [Disruptive Headphone Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disruptive-headphone.md)