# Wind-Blocking Microphone Covers The 'Xpuff' iPhone Headset Wind Cover Ensures Audio is Optimal By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2017-02-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wind-cover References: [thegadgetflow](http://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/xpuff-headset-microphone-wind-cover/) & [kickstarter](https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1850972797/microphone-wind-cover-for-iphone-headsets-xpuff) Anyone who has taken a call on a headset in a windy location knows how tough it can be for the person on the other end to hear you, so the 'Xpuff' [iPhone](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sectock-privacy-phone-case) headset wind cover is intended to offer a solution. The 'Xpuff' is compatible with the [Apple](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-face-cover) iPhone EarPods and works to instantly eliminate the auditory disturbances that can affect call quality such as wind, scratching and even noises from impact. The 'Xpuff' iPhone headset wind cover is purported to be able to block out up to 76% of [wind noise](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dji-mic-mini) to ensure every call sounds crystal clear for the recipient. The 'Xpuff' weighs under two-grams, which means it won't add additional heft to your arsenal of daily carry items. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.1/10 - Popularity: 14% | Activity: 11% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: 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 - **Wind-blocking Microphone Covers:** Wind-blocking microphone covers are becoming a popular trend to improve audio quality and eliminate auditory disturbances during calls. - **Enhanced Call Quality:** The 'Xpuff' iPhone headset wind cover provides an opportunity for disruptive innovation by significantly improving call quality and eliminating wind noise for headset users. - **Lightweight Audio Accessories:** The trend of lightweight audio accessories like the 'Xpuff' wind cover opens up opportunities for disruptive innovation in the industry by providing convenient and effective solutions for users. ### Who This Affects Most - **Mobile Accessories:** The mobile accessories industry can leverage wind-blocking microphone covers like the 'Xpuff' to enhance the performance of headphones and headsets. - **Telecommunications:** The telecommunications industry can benefit from wind-blocking microphone covers as they ensure crystal-clear call quality in outdoor and windy environments. - **Audio Technology:** The audio technology industry can innovate by developing more advanced wind-blocking microphone covers to eliminate auditory disturbances during calls and improve user experience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dual-Microphone Wireless Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jabra-blueparrott-m300xt.md) - [Abstract Computing Headset Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dbrand-aperture-vision-pro-face-cover.md) - [High-Noise Environment Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blueparrot-s650xt-headset.md) - [Noise Cancelling Worker-Focused Headsets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wireless-headsets1.md) - [Noise-Filtering Earbud Accessories](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earbud-accessory.md) - [Aftermarket Earbud Case Protectors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/elago-airpods-3-dust-guard.md) - [Sporty Noise Reduction Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/earfun-air-pro-2.md) - [Aerospace Silent Masks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/skyted-silent-mask.md) - [Ergonomic Mobile Professional Earbuds](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/emeet-airflow-openear-earbuds.md)