The Dual-Mode Headphone Lets You Hear Songs and Your Surroundings
Amelia Roblin — December 12, 2013 — Tech
References: lg & red-dot.sg
The Dual-Mode Headphones are a great idea for those who like to listen to music while they're out walking around or exercising. Perhaps a fast beat keeps you moving quickly, and certain tracks distract you from fatigue and pain. For whatever reason you might prefer this setup, it can be detrimental to your safety outdoors. This innovative earphone concept helps you stay in-tune with your surroundings.
Designed by Yeom Ilsoo, Lee Nari and Choi Eunji for LG Electronics, this 2013 Red Dot Design Award winner is a complete headset with auxiliary earbuds. When you're out jogging, it's best if you play your audio through the open sound system, enabling you to hear vehicles and pedestrians around you. On the train, however, the Dual-Mode Headphones are best switched into privacy mode, in which you wear the plugs.
Designed by Yeom Ilsoo, Lee Nari and Choi Eunji for LG Electronics, this 2013 Red Dot Design Award winner is a complete headset with auxiliary earbuds. When you're out jogging, it's best if you play your audio through the open sound system, enabling you to hear vehicles and pedestrians around you. On the train, however, the Dual-Mode Headphones are best switched into privacy mode, in which you wear the plugs.
Trend Themes
1. Awareness-enhancing Headsets - These headsets are designed to keep users aware of their surroundings while listening to music.
2. Dual-mode Headphones - The headphones can switch between open sound system mode for outdoor activities and privacy mode for indoor use.
3. Innovative Earphone Concept - The concept allows users to enjoy music while staying in-tune with their environment.
Industry Implications
1. Electronics - The electronics industry can explore the development of awareness-enhancing headphones to cater to safety-conscious consumers.
2. Fitness & Sports - The fitness and sports industry can leverage dual-mode headphones to enhance the outdoor exercise experience for active individuals.
3. Transportation - The transportation industry can integrate awareness-enhancing headsets in public transportation systems to promote passenger safety.
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