# Super Sound Collars Neckphones Must Be Worn Around People Who Share Your Taste in Music By Brian G Randles | Published 2009-12-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/taste-in-music References: [dvice](http://dvice.com/archives/2009/12/neckphones-are.php) & [hammacher](http://www.hammacher.com/Product/78043?promo=search) The Stereo Neckphones featured here are a curious little creation that allow a person to enjoy his or her music, while keeping all those around you (willingly or not) tuned in to your current playlist. My only advice is to not wear these [neckphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/racer-worldwide-racerpods-necklace) on the subway. It is hard enough to find friends who share your taste in music, let alone strangers. Check out more [headphones and speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-hybrid) at the links below. **Implications** - The incorporation of [cutting-edge technology](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samsung-slac) is an important way for businesses to stay current and separate themselves from other competitor's mundane products. Collars such as this one proves that industries can benefit by all of the ways that technology brings. Consumers are connected to their products and this allows a functionality that couldn't otherwise have been achieved without these technological advances. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Activity: 55% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **Connected Wearable Technology:** The Stereo Neckphones represent a trend in wearable connected technology designed specifically to enhance a user's audio experience and expand social connections. - **Shared Audio Experiences:** The Stereo Neckphones trend showcases the increasing interest in shared audio experiences that can be accessed from a user's personal device. - **Innovative Audio Design:** Stereo Neckphones exhibit a new trend in audio design that prioritizes innovative form factors and better audio sharing capabilities. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The consumer electronics industry has opportunities to create innovative wearable devices that prioritize the user's audio experience and social connections. - **Music Streaming Services:** The trend towards shared audio experiences calls for a potential disruption in the music streaming industry where music platforms could allow for group listening experiences across devices. - **Fashion and Design:** The emergence of innovative audio designs, such as the Stereo Neckphones, could create disruption and drive innovation within the fashion and design industry, where technology is integrated into clothing and accessories. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Disruptive Headphone Technologies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/disruptive-headphone.md) - [Comforting Musical Collars](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/music-mutz.md) - [Headband Display Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boinc-headphones.md) - [Neck-Worn Gaming Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/panasonic-soundslayer-gnw10.md) - [Fashion-Forward Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/openear-earbud-concept.md) - [Enhanced Music Display Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/futureahead.md) - [Social-Centric Wireless Earbud Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/social-earbud.md) - [Open-Style Air Conduction Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jbl-soundgear-sense.md) - [Hybrid Audio Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-hybrid.md)