# VR-Focused Earphones Oculus' New VR Earphones are Designed For the Oculus Rift By Rahul Kalvapalle | Published 2016-10-07 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vr-earphones References: [newatlas](http://newatlas.com/oculus-rift-touch-oc3-details/45803/) & [www3.oculus](https://www3.oculus.com/en-us/rift/) Virtual reality technology company Oculus has gone ahead and announced the impending launch of a new set of VR headphones that were engineered and designed specifically to be used in conjunction with the Oculus Rift VR headset. Aptly and simply dubbed the Oculus Earphones, these particular VR earphones take an in-ear bud form. While the Oculus Rift headset comes with its own earphones already, what makes this new VR earphones a worthwhile upgrade is the fact their audio drivers are perfectly designed for virtual reality applications, while they are equipped with next-generation noise isolation technologies to completely immerse you in your virtual reality environment without any outside distractions. Available for pre-order for only $49, these VR earphones are an excellent addition to any VR enthusiast's arsenal. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 16% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: 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 - **VR Earphones:** Opportunity for headphone manufacturers to create earphones specifically engineered for virtual reality applications. - **Next-generation Noise Isolation Technologies:** Innovative noise-cancellation techniques could be used not only in virtual reality applications but also in other industries such as aviation to create immersive experiences for users. - **In-ear VR Headphones:** Increased demand for in-ear VR headphones provides an opportunity for companies to create earbuds with superior sound quality and noise isolation technologies. ### Who This Affects Most - **Audio Equipment Industry:** Manufacturers can capitalize on the trend of VR earphones by creating high fidelity in-ear headphones specifically designed for immersive virtual reality experiences. - **Virtual Reality Industry:** Companies in the virtual reality industry can expand their product offerings by incorporating innovative noise isolation technologies into their VR devices. - **Gaming Equipment Industry:** Gaming accessory manufacturers can create new and innovative in-ear headphones for virtual reality gaming, tailored to the specific needs of gamers who prioritize immersive gameplay experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [VR Headset Audio Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/logitech-chorus.md) - [Haute Head-Tracking Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabra-elite-10.md) - [Haptic Feedback Gaming Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-feedback-gaming-headphone.md) - [Precision Visuals VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dpvr-e4-pc-vr-gaming-headset.md) - [Low-Cost Spatial Audio Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/1more-aero.md) - [Goggle-Shaped VR Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/htc-2.md) - [Augmented Reality Headphones Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/augmented-reality-headphones.md) - [Neural Technology Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wisearphones-smart-earbuds.md) - [Haptic Wireless Gaming Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/haptic-headphones.md)