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Wearhaus' 'social' headphones are now on sale
Wearhaus isn't slinging just any old pair of fancy headphones, but instead what it's calling a social listening experience. Put simply, it makes cans that let you share whatever track you're playing with whoever's in your general vicinity. Now, after a few years in development, the Wearhaus Arc headphones are now available for everyone to buy. If you want to share your music with your closest friends but are considerate enough not to turn on your smartphone speaker while in public, then you (and them) can grab a set on Wearhaus' website for $199.
Wearhaus Arc: Is the world ready for 'social headphones'?
Almost exactly a year ago, I received an email about "the world's first social headphones." The main feature of the Wearhaus Arc was their ability to wirelessly connect with other Arcs nearby, letting users broadcast (or listen in to) each other's tunes. Owners of the Arc would be able to create impromptu silent discos, or hyper-local radio stations with just one media player. At a romantic level, I liked the idea. I imagined all the conversations they could start, or connections they might spark, so I wrote about them, suggesting the technology might be better as a "feature" that other brands could license. Despite my reservations, Wearhaus went on to run not one, but two successful rounds of crowdfunding for its bespoke headphones. That product is finally here, and about to go on sale. I've at last had a chance to try it. Has it changed my mind?
