Smartwatches, in many cases, have transcended from just a smart accessory to a fashion statement. There are several smartwatches that are adorned with jewels and expensive metals like a regular timepiece would be, and some would say the Apple Watch is also a fashion statement. However, wireless earbuds have yet to achieve that moniker, until now. The H1 Audio Earrings from Nova Audio have two speakers behind its pearls (which are real) that uses directional sound to transmit audio up and into your ears.
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According to Nova, the technology adds “a layer of sound” to your environment, allowing you to hear what’s going on around you while still enjoying your audio. This means it won’t have any noise-cancellation capabilities, of course, but that’s not the point here.
The directional sound is important as well, as the speakers sit outside your ear and the potential for sound leakage is always there. The audio earrings offer up to 3.5 hours of music playback or 2.5 hours of talking time using the four built-in microphones. The included charging case, which, fittingly, looks like an elegant earring case, provides up to three full charges, making for around 14 hours of listening in total. There’s also a built-in button on the earrings that lets you control audio playback and phone calls.
The design may not be to everyone’s taste and there is only the one design available at the moment. But we can still see how this would be an attractive option for some, especially if you’re looking for an all-in-one solution for audio and style. Expect to see similar types of products come to market throughout the year – Planet Beyond came up with neat pair of seashell-shaped in-ear buds that you can add various accessories to, and there are even earrings out there that stylishly hook onto your AirPods.
The Nova H1 Audio Earrings are available in gold and silver, which costs costing €695 and €595, respectively.
