iBeat Headphones Light Up Your Playlists
Walter Andri — December 5, 2005 — Tech
References: ibeatusa
Groovy new headphones with wires that illuminate to your music.
Lovers of iPods everywhere can now enhance their musical experience with a MP3 accessory that literally brings the music “to light.” DA4 Products, Inc. recently introduced its newest creation, iBeat™ Illuminating Headphones, adding an exciting and colorful dimension to the popular MP3 craze.
The iBeat’s self-powered, EL-illuminated headphone wires can either flash and blink to the beat of your music or provide a constant, colored flow of neon. The versatile iBeat works with all MP3 players, including the iPod, iPod Mini and iPod Shuffle. The unit’s super-slim design represents the best in today’s entertainment technology. “The iBeat takes listening to tunes on a MP3 player to a new energy level,” explains James Dudley, Product Design Director. “Adding the illumination externalizes the listener’s musical experience, making it dynamic rather than static.” - iBeadUSA
Trend Themes
1. Illuminated Headphones - The trend of headphones that use illumination to enhance the music experience presents an opportunity for businesses to create unique and visually appealing audio accessories.
2. MP3 Accessories - The trend of adding innovative features, such as illuminated wires, to MP3 accessories allows businesses to offer enhanced functionality and style to consumers.
3. Personalized Music Experience - The trend of externalizing the listener's musical experience through visual elements like flashing and blinking lights opens up opportunities for businesses to create personalized and immersive entertainment products.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The consumer electronics industry can capitalize on the trend of illuminated headphones by designing and manufacturing innovative audio products that appeal to music enthusiasts.
2. Fashion and Lifestyle - The fashion and lifestyle industry can tap into the trend of MP3 accessories with illuminated wires by incorporating stylish designs that complement individual styles and preferences.
3. Entertainment Technology - The entertainment technology industry can leverage the trend of personalized music experiences by developing cutting-edge audio devices that employ visual elements to enhance the overall entertainment value.
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