As the Y2K trend sweeps across the younger generation, headsets are gaining attention as a fashion item. From the moment when the headset worn by Park Eun-bin in the drama “Strange Lawyer Woo Young-woo,” which aired last year, sold out, to the present, where the Y2K-inspired “New Jean Look” is in vogue, headsets have been dominating as a “hot item.” We introduce ten types of headsets that have risen as fashion items, from those seen in the airport fashion of celebrities and Instagram feeds to high-performance noise-canceling products and cost-effective headsets.
AirPods Max
Ever heard of “Apple disease”? It’s a condition commonly experienced by Apple users, where once you start buying Apple electronic devices, you have to buy more devices like the Apple Watch, MacBook, etc., to be cured. Now, they have the AirPods Max disease. Wearing AirPods Max with comfortable casual clothes creates a hip atmosphere and an “effortlessly stylish” fashion, making it popular among headsets. In particular, BLACKPINK’s Jisoo, Jennie, and Red Velvet’s Joy have also worn them with their casual fashion. The price is 769,000 won ($650) based on the official website.
Sony ‘WH-1000XM5’
The ‘Sony WH-1000XM5’ is a headset boasting excellent noise-canceling capabilities. It’s a steady seller, with more than one in ten people wearing headsets on the street wearing Sony headsets. It’s sought after by consumers who prefer simple and lightweight products. Not only as a fashion item, it also features smart adaptive sound control technology that adjusts noise according to the surrounding environment, making it a high-performance headset. The price is 499,000 won ($420) based on the official website.
Sony ‘WH-CH520’
The ‘WH-CH520’ by Sony, a cost-effective headset, is often used for beginners. Its lightweight of 147g is a major advantage, making it a comfortable and daily fashion item to wear. It’s not a heavy product, so it can be used for a long time and is recommended for those who often listen to music or work all day at home or in a cafe. The retail price is 93,060 won ($78), making it a popular product among college students who find the expensive price range burdensome.
Marshall Major4
The Marshall Major4 headset, famously known as the “Joo Woo-jae headset” that makes you hip the moment you wear it, is characterized by its clean, round, square shape with a white logo. It’s a popular item for creating a ‘golf goer look’ or hip fashion, thanks to its unique design that sets it apart from other headsets. It’s in a clip format, which makes it portable, and it has the advantage of being used for over 80 hours after charging. The price is 190,000 won ($160) based on the official website.
Bose ‘QC45’
Bose headsets are in high demand, just like Apple and Sony. Especially, Bose’s ‘QC45’ is clean and practical in design, making it great to wear during daily life or exercise. The power and volume control buttons on the headset are physical buttons, not touch, giving an antique and analog feel. The Bose brand is known for its high-quality sound in speakers and earphones, and the headset is no different. It’s trendy for its sound quality that brings out the bass sound. The price is 389,000 won ($328) based on the official website.
Britz ‘BT4000 ANC’
The Britz ‘BT4000 ANC’ is a high-performance product for its price and is highly preferred among cost-effective headsets. It comes in white and black colors, allowing you to showcase a monochrome fashion effortlessly, and offers a soft and less irritating fit with its leather headband. Thanks to the Hybrid ANC technology provided by the noise-canceling function, it claims to reduce external noise by up to 38㏈. It can be purchased for less than 100,000 won ($84) on various websites.
JBL ‘T510BT’
JBL, famous for its sound equipment, became a subsidiary of Samsung in 2016 when Samsung merged with the Harman Group. The ‘T510BT’ from JBL offers three colors – pink, black, and white – with pink being the most popular. With its soft color and minimal and clean style, it has surged as a fashion item among women in their 20s. Its small and pretty design is also favored as a children’s headset, leading to many purchases for children’s studies. The price is 46,900 won ($39) from the Samsung JBL online store.
Sky Fit Macaron Headset
As the product name suggests, it has a design that looks like round macarons are attached on both sides. It’s a small and cute product that is great for creating a pretty style, making it popular among women. The product is popular as a children’s Bluetooth headset due to its features. The ear pads are soft, providing comfort for extended use, and they can be folded for convenient storage and portability in a hard case. Additionally, while it functions primarily as a Bluetooth headset, it can also be connected via wire when not charged. According to the official website, the price is 29,900 won ($25).
Sound Panda ‘SPH-900 pro’
The ‘SPH-900 pro’ by Sound Panda is a headset that forms part of a fashion item with its luxurious leather material and shiny silver frame. It was released with upgraded specs compared to the previous product and features a noise-canceling function. The frame is made of high-strength aluminum, making it resistant to shock. It also has the advantage of being foldable, making it easy to store and carry. The price is 99,900 won ($84).
Beats Studio 3
‘Beats’ is famous for its speakers and has been a favorite fashion item for pop stars and celebrities for a long time. In 2014, Apple acquired it, becoming an audio equipment brand under Apple. It supports Apple features such as Siri voice recognition and Find My, making it compatible with Apple. Recently, the ‘Beats Studio Pro,’ released six years after the Beats Studio 3 in 2017. It has been released overseas first and is receiving expectations.
By. Oh Hye-in
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