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Trailblazing USB Headphones

These JBL Headphones Are the First to Use USB Type-C Connections

— August 9, 2016 — Tech
USB headphones are becoming an increasingly popular technological product, but JBL has gone ahead and raised the stakes in this growing market by introducing the first ever USB headphones to make use of the Type-C format.

Dubbed the JBL Reflect Aware C, these headphones bring together extraordinarily high-resolution sound with a sport-focused design and aesthetic, with users able to enjoy high-tech noise-cancelling systems that ensure that they don't process any unwanted environmental sounds.

These headphones make use of the USB-C format which is especially popular among laptops and Android smartphones, making them perfect for phones that don't have traditional headphone ports. The headphones come with a 10 - 22 Hertz frequency response and feature a sweat-proof construction.

This is a great example of multimedia gadgetry being revamped to become better compatible with smartphone redesigns.

Trend Themes
1. USB Type-c Headphones - The development of headphones using USB Type-C connectivity offer an opportunity for companies to explore new product design for the growing market.
2. High-resolution Sport Headphones - The creation of high-resolution sport headphones allow for users to have a more customized audio experience while actively participating in outdoor activities.
3. Sweat-proof Technology - The incorporation of sweat-proof technology in electronic devices targeted towards active users has significant growth potential in both the sport and health industries.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics - Companies in the electronics industry have an opportunity to innovate and create new products that incorporate the USB Type-C format, especially targeting users that are using laptops and smartphones that no longer have a headphone port.
2. Sport - There is a potential for companies in the sport industry to incorporate high-quality audio and sweat-proof technology for users that enjoy outdoor activities like running, hiking, or biking.
3. Health - There is an opportunity for companies in the health industry to incorporate headphone technology into their health and wellness offering, catering to the needs of active users looking for headphones that won't be damaged by sweating.
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