Semicircle Headphones keep you out of trouble
No more than a couple of months elapsed from the day I received my MP3 player and ever since that day it became my best friend. I’m being laughed at in almost any circumstances because I just can’t let it go. It’s not something I’ve wanted to happen, but it did and I couldn’t be happier that I’m in the possession of a great distraction from the noisy environment.
I’ve always enjoyed the sound of music, but now I’m totally addicted. The only problem is with my mother who doesn’t waste any opportunity to tell me that those headsets do nothing else but helping me lose all contacts with reality. Moreover, she’s afraid that someday an accident will happen to me and it will be all my fault.
Although I don’t really like to admit she is right, I can’t disagree. Wearing headphones can block out too much of the world sometimes and might lead to undesirable accidents. Most of these devices are designed to filter the noise from the surrounding area, featuring the noise-cancellation function, meant to reduce unwanted ambient sounds. This isn’t very safe, as far as bicyclists wearing these headphones are concerned, because they need to hear what’s going on around them. There’s nothing more frustrating than to quietly cycle or jog outdoors and to be furiously honked, not giving you enough time to get out of harm’s way.
The main issue is that people wear these in-ear headphones or even common ones in order to entertain themselves with their favorite songs, but they tend to neglect facts and people surrounding them.
Therefore, the Semicircle Headphones, a piece of special design head gear, were created by Seohyun Baek and are thought to be a necessity. The semicircle shape is meant to fit in your ear without blocking out background noise and produces less fatigue during long stretches of music-listening. You can enjoy your music, but in the meantime you are acoustically connected to the environment. All you have to do is plug in a transmitter into your PMP’s headphone jack and the Bluetooth receiver in the earbuds will pick up the signal. In addition, the wireless connection ensures a wire-free experience.
There is no information about price and availability, since the concept hasn’t seen the mass production yet.
(Source Yanko)
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14 Responses to “Semicircle Headphones keep you out of trouble”
By Daniel on Sep 26, 2008 | Reply
Very nice
By scootch mcrandomname on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
just a note, anyone else notice how there is no picture of anyone actually wearing this gadget??? I see poorly translated image in badly demonstrated diagram, but no actual picture of how the hell it actually stays in your ear, never fear cool gadget land place, i stumbled here and thumbs downed it cause it’s a useless device, seeya
By lizardboi on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
There is an illustration for how to wear it you ignorant down-thumber! This is a concept. How yould you put an idea into your ear, and make photo?
Anyway, i like the idea of safety, but I usually listen to music in public to keep the world outside.
By Maria Mihale on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
The headphones are nice indeed, at least as far as the design is concerned. Not to mention they’re promoting something we don’t care too much about: safety.
By Maria Mihale on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
Regarding the lack of photos giving information on how such headphones could work, it’s not unusual when it comes to “concept devices”.
By Sierra on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
I must say the picture shows enough about how to wear it. I personally don’t need more to be convinced it’s a cool gadget.
By Peter Clarkson on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
You can just wear one earphone. That’s what I do.
This is the most pointless invention I’ve ever seen. It’s not even as good as a chocolate teapot, because at least a chocolate teapot is tasty.
By STX on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
Just buy cheap headphones (philips 220), and dont set the volume of your mp3 player high. You’ll have better sound quality, warm ears, and you still hear your environment.
By andrew m on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
smart and futuristic!
By Maria Mihale on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
As the market is actually invaded by all kinds of headphones (having or not the noise cancellation feature) the best thing is probably to decide whether we want to enjoy the ultimate listening experience or we seek for safety, no matter what. And if we choose safety, then we shouldn’t be bothered by outer noise and concepts like Semicircle headphones do nothing but to extend the option list.
By JuanS on Sep 27, 2008 | Reply
Definitely great for cyclists!
By Kilgore Trout on Sep 28, 2008 | Reply
Yo Mortay my man, what it is?
By _terry on Nov 18, 2008 | Reply
the point to my headphones is to block out the cell phone fuckers who NEED to talk into their devices as long as its with them.
to keep the morons who blast their horns becos theyre convinced its ALWAYS their right of way.
to prevent someone from asking to bum one of my last few cigarettes, becos they dont have a job or just dont wanna smoke THEIR last couple smokes.
my headphones work.
fuck headphones that keep you tied into that shit.
…also, dont anyone get bent out of shape…
im sure bicyclists could use these…
but you prolly shouldnt be using headphones while on a bike.
also, this is just my opinion!