Wearable Headphones a new Project in the Wearable Burst

It seems recently that everyday we hear and read about new wearable ideas. The wearable industry is bursting in all directions, wearable clothes, Wearable gadgets as Fitness wearable, Smart watches, the Selfie-Taking Drone project “ Nixie “ , and the newly project of Wearable Headphones. Which the subject of our articles.

It is called Helix, And defined by the inventor as:

 The first wearable with headphones on your wrist. In a sleek form, Helix ensures that fashion and tech are always at hand

This is a  Kickstarter campaign with a goal of $100,000, and raised more than $105,000 by the date of our articles and will be open till 18 of September 2015.

Early backers in three Categories will get the Wearable Headphones in December 2015 in different categories of the range $99 – $ 199 , and the creators plan to bring it to retail for $199.

Watch their video:

Now the project in their own words:

“””  Fashion and functionality are the principles on which the Helix was created. Helix solves the problem of dealing with tangled and easy to lose headphones. What do you do with your headphones when they aren’t plugged in? Instead of keeping them in your pocket or purse, access them in afashion-forward cuff for easy convenience. It can take minutes to unravel earbuds. With Helix, you’ll plug in your headphones in just seconds.

Helix was designed for people who are always on and always in style. We want to create something unique for music-lovers, tech users, andsmartphone mavens. We want to deliver an incredible sound experience in a wearable that’s on the cutting edge of modern fashion trends. Our goal is to make carrying headphones convenient and fashionable. The discreet, miniature compartment inside Helix accomplishes just that.

 

Why Helix?

Amidst the wearables market, which is overflowing with fitness trackers, biomarkers, and smart watches, there has never existed a complementary accessory allowing you to effortlessly keep your headphones with you at all times—until Helix.

A headset is something you want with you wherever you go. Most of us just throw headphones into something we carry with us and later spend hours untangling them. Helix is an elegant solution to this problem. Instant connection to music, podcasts, or phone calls becomes a reality.

 

We’re all “always on” in this digital age. According to a PR Newswire study, on average we use headphones for four hours a day. The majority of those surveyed had 3 or more pairs of headphones with 48% using them every day. Constantly taking the extra time to deal with earphones is an unnecessary waste. Traditional wired earphones can be hard to carry and untangle. Say goodbye to inconvenience and stay connected. Effortlessly store your headphones with Helix.

What Makes Helix Awesome:

  •     On the Go Access: Music is always on hand with Helix. Wherever you go, it goes. Remembering to bring your headphones is easy when they’re right on your wrist.

 

  •     Sleek Design: We believe your style and tech preferences can meet. Helix will fit seamlessly into your style with its modern design.

 

  •     Versatile and Comfortable: We made Helix to fit comfortably on your wrist and work with any outfit. It’s so comfortable, you may even forget you’re wearing it-that is until you want to use your headphones.
  •      Functional: You’ll never have to deal with tangled earbuds again. Can you imagine? You’ll never lose these high-quality headphones since they can be kept inside Helix.
  •     Music: Music-lovers rejoice! These premium earphones come equipped with Bluetooth to make your life that much easier. You’ll enjoy your music anywhere, anytime.
  •     Holiday Gift: Share the joy of Helix and please that person who seems to have everything. This innovation in wearable tech is sure to wow.

 What Makes Up Helix’s Design?

Design Mindset: We believe that the most interesting things happen in the in-between spaces. Therefore, in the research phase of Helix we looked at both fashion and tech – the catwalk stuff and engineering. We wanted to create something new and usually new things come together from existing elements put together in a novel way.

We created Helix knowing that the human wrist is valuable real estate. We knew we would have to provide a lot of value in order to persuade people use a wearable that they will see all the time. It’s a lot different from something you would carry in your pocket or purse. We paid a lot of attention to the quality of the aesthetics and materials and created a design that looks sleek and stylish, feels comfortable, and cleverly hides its technological power.

Cuff: It’s the loop design that makes Helix fit to your wrist. Three magnets on one side of the loop connect with the other side to adjust to your wrist size. It takes seconds to slip on and fit to your size. That’s just part of why we love Helix’s loop design.

It’s thinnest right below your wrist, where you want it to be, so that you can rest your arm on a table normally. This was one of the main drivers for the Helix’s design. We realized that usability is extremely important for a wearable product.

A loop with a soft curvature is a pain to build. Especially when you add wired earbuds into the mix. Helix has a pretty complex entity of design elements. The challenge is how to make everything look and feel nice.

A loop with a soft curvature is a pain to build. Especially when you add wired earbuds into the mix. Helix has a pretty complex entity of design elements. The challenge is how to make everything look and feel nice.

 

A light shines through the center of the control unit to signal that Bluetooth is on and your device is connected.

Materials: We created internal structure force in the manufacturing process to keep the loop together and a compartment to hold the earbuds. The cuff is made out of fluoroelastomer, the same material as the Apple watch. Anodized aluminum is used to make up the cuff compartment, control unit, and headphones.

Design Process: The design process consisted of multiple iterations. We went through hundreds of sketches to find the right look. 3D Prints were a useful tool in testing models. Finally, we narrowed the design down to a few prototypes until we found Helix.  “””

What Samma3a Team Think?

Simple and Clear. any project involves Audio and especially portable audio get us Excited, We already supported many project in the past such Hush Earplugs, Aurisonics Rockets  (when they were just a kick starter project), Earin Earbuds .

We already chipped in for the first order in Dec 2015 for our full review and detailed assessment.

If Helix team can Dleiver what they promise in terms of drivers and features they will definitely got a winner.

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