# Shape-Transforming Headphones The THP-O1 Headphones Transform Into Different Shapes By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2015-10-16 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/thp01 References: [engadget](http://www.engadget.com/2015/10/15/transforming-headphones/) & [goodsmile.info](http://www.goodsmile.info/en/product/5131/THP%2001%20Stealth%20Black.html) The THP-01s are a pair of black headphones, released by [Good Smile](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/good-enough-logos), that are capable of [transforming like robots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen-soundwave) into different shapes. These headphones captured attention and eyeballs at New York Comic Con. The headphones are truly limited to two basic positions, a fully open form and a [compact form for travel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/movengine-me800). However with a bit of force, you can get the different parts to move in order to get the headphones to adopt different shapes. Shapes and transforming aside, the THP-01s are headphones at the end of the day and they work very well. Their well-ventilated padding makes them very comfortable to wear, while the audio is fairly clear and balanced. These headphones are for people looking to make a statement and who aren't concerned merely with good sound quality. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.7/10 - Popularity: 36% | Activity: 38% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Shape-transforming Gadgets:** The ability to transform into different shapes offers disruptive innovation opportunities for other gadgets, such as smartphones or smartwatches. - **Wearable Transformation:** The trend of wearable technology that can transform into different forms opens up opportunities for unique fashion and accessories. - **Multi-purpose Design:** The concept of headphones that can adapt to various shapes paves the way for multi-purpose designs in other industries, such as furniture or home appliances. ### Where This Applies - **Consumer Electronics:** The shape-transforming headphones showcase a disruptive innovation opportunity for the consumer electronics industry to create products that can change form and function. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The ability of the headphones to transform into different shapes presents a disruptive innovation opportunity in the fashion and accessories industry to create versatile and customizable products. - **Furniture and Home Appliances:** The concept of headphones with adaptable shapes opens up disruptive innovation opportunities in the furniture and home appliances industry to create versatile and space-saving designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Transforming Responsiveness Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/transforming-headphones.md) - [Hybrid Overear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/oscene-ear.md) - [Multi-Functional AI-Powered Over-Ear Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/overear-headphones1.md) - [Hybrid Wearable Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neckphone-tri.md) - [Orb-Shaped Speaker Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/satellite-headphones.md) - [Sci-Fi Mecha Design Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gundam-headphones.md) - [Hybrid Audio Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/neo-hybrid.md) - [Visible Component Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nothing-head-1.md) - [Transforming Robotic Speakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/robosen-soundwave.md)