Current-gen wireless earbuds have taken the world over given their portability and ease of use. Over the years, the size of wireless earbuds has shrunken and battery life has increased, attributed to technological innovations. Another compelling reason to go for a TWS pair is its affordability on any budget. On a personal note, I like the prospect of both wired and wireless earbuds, so I keep both handy. That said, I wish they would come in a two-in-one package – giving me the liberty to go for the one for different scenarios.
The Streamline hybrid earphones concept is one for people like me who are always decisive between the two options or choose to go for both just to be safe. On the one hand, they bring the promise of premium sound quality and reliability of the wired pairs, while on the other hand, they boast the mobility and style of wireless ones. Yes, you can use them as TWS earphones when outdoors and go for the more simplistic wired setup for places like home or office. This means your favorite earphones will never go redundant because of battery degradation issues, or have other disadvantages of a wireless pair, such as the fear of losing them during active lifestyle or crowded places.
Designer: Divyansh Tripathi
Streamline earphones come with a USB-C wired connection that plugs into most of the recent devices that have a 3.5mm headphone jack missing. When plugged into this mode, the pair charges up with the toggle of a button for use in the wireless mode. The hybrid earbuds have been designed with maximum modularity to make them high on repairability score. That means, the user can replace faulty parts without having to compulsively buy a new pair. This ensured durability and a longer lifespan without compromising your lifestyle. The earphones blend the best of both worlds, making the switch between the two modes seamless. On top of this, buying just one pair of audio accessories means less e-waste on the planet.
The buds come with oval ear tips for better comfort and a sleek design that should fit any ear size. On the bottom of the buds’ housing are the IEM connector pins to plug in the wire. The transition is that simple. When using the wireless mode the user can use the cable assembler to align the individual bud wires together. In the wired mode, the earbuds attach magnetically like any other pair on the market. Another advantage is the need to not carry the earbuds in a charging case which has become a norm with wireless earbuds. I wish this concept design becomes a reality someday, or earbuds manufacturers consider this ideation for the next evolution in audio listening accessories.
