# Illegal Firearm-Made Headphones The Yevo X Humanium Headphones are at CES 2018 By Michael Hemsworth | Published 2018-01-10 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yevo-x-humanium References: [thegadgetflow](https://thegadgetflow.com/portfolio/humanium-metal-earbuds/) & [yevolabs](https://www.yevolabs.com/) The Yevo X Humanium headphones have been shown off at CES 2018 with a [striking design](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/conceptual-nothing-headphone-1) that is crafted from an unlikely material. Created in collaboration with IM Swedish Development Partner, the headphones are crafted from metal that has been salvaged from illegal firearms. 50% of the proceeds from the sales of the headphones goes directly back to supporting the weapons destruction programs in El Salvador and Guatemala. This makes them a [stylish, functional and socially responsible](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairbuds-xl-gen-2) piece of equipment to utilize when looking to listen to your favorite music. The Yevo X Humanium headphones have a 30-foot Bluetooth range, will offer up to four hours of usage per charge and come packed in a [sturdy carrying case](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cmf-headphone) that doubles as a charger. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.6/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 68% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## 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 - **Sustainable Materials:** The use of salvaged metal from illegal firearms in the Yevo X Humanium headphones highlights the trend towards sustainable materials in product design. - **Social Responsibility:** The proceeds from the sales of the Yevo X Humanium headphones going towards weapons destruction programs demonstrates the growing importance of social responsibility in consumer electronics. - **Functional Design:** The Yevo X Humanium headphones showcase the trend of combining style and functionality in audio equipment, with features such as a 30-foot Bluetooth range and a sturdy carrying case charger. ### Who This Affects Most - **Consumer Electronics:** The use of sustainable materials and focus on social responsibility in the Yevo X Humanium headphones presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the consumer electronics industry. - **Sustainable Technology:** The use of salvaged metal from illegal firearms in the Yevo X Humanium headphones presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the sustainable technology industry. - **Fashion and Accessories:** The stylish design and focus on social responsibility in the Yevo X Humanium headphones presents disruptive innovation opportunities in the fashion and accessories industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Sustainable Headphone Models](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fairbuds-xl.md) - [Ultra Luxury Joint Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/jeweled-design.md) - [Luxurious Jewelry-Like Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beyerdynamic-xelento.md) - [Woven Bamboo Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bambass-headphones.md) - [Luxury Open-Concept Earphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/yamaha-yh5000-headphones.md) - [Retro Era Wooden Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fiio-eh11.md) - [Glowing Equality-Promoting Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/inequality-crusher.md) - [Repairable Luxury Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bang-olufsen-beoplay-h100.md) - [3D-Printed IEM Headphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ie-600.md)