JLab's absurdly oversized 'headphones' that double as Bluetooth speakers are no April Fool's prank.
In a bizarre move, tech firm JLab has released Blue XL headphones that stretch beyond the realm of practicality. The gigantic earpieces would put even the most towering athlete in trouble - Andre the Giant himself might have a hard time squeezing into these behemoths. Unless you're blessed with an unusually large cranium, these are essentially "speaker-headphones," intended to be draped around your neck or slapped on a table for all to enjoy.
While one can appreciate the innovative approach, the jarring incongruity of oversized headgear and speakers makes this product hard to justify as a conventional headphone. However, JLab claims 30W of power and two large drivers should theoretically provide enough juice for hours of playback. They've estimated an impressive 20-hour battery life, which is commendable but perhaps a bit steep considering the unusual design.
What's more astonishing than their functionality, though, is their price tag - $99, which makes this ridiculous accessory a viable gag gift option. After first being teased at a college football game as part of some sort of elaborate April Fool's joke, JLab eventually revealed the Blue XL headphones for what they truly are: comically oversized Bluetooth speakers designed to push the limits of absurdity and challenge conventional notions of headphone design.
It remains to be seen whether this unusual product will find traction among consumers or remain a novelty that only the most die-hard fans of bizarre tech would appreciate.
In a bizarre move, tech firm JLab has released Blue XL headphones that stretch beyond the realm of practicality. The gigantic earpieces would put even the most towering athlete in trouble - Andre the Giant himself might have a hard time squeezing into these behemoths. Unless you're blessed with an unusually large cranium, these are essentially "speaker-headphones," intended to be draped around your neck or slapped on a table for all to enjoy.
While one can appreciate the innovative approach, the jarring incongruity of oversized headgear and speakers makes this product hard to justify as a conventional headphone. However, JLab claims 30W of power and two large drivers should theoretically provide enough juice for hours of playback. They've estimated an impressive 20-hour battery life, which is commendable but perhaps a bit steep considering the unusual design.
What's more astonishing than their functionality, though, is their price tag - $99, which makes this ridiculous accessory a viable gag gift option. After first being teased at a college football game as part of some sort of elaborate April Fool's joke, JLab eventually revealed the Blue XL headphones for what they truly are: comically oversized Bluetooth speakers designed to push the limits of absurdity and challenge conventional notions of headphone design.
It remains to be seen whether this unusual product will find traction among consumers or remain a novelty that only the most die-hard fans of bizarre tech would appreciate.
they r literally like speaker-headphones lol but for real tho, 30w of power & 20hr battery life is kinda dope 
i mean wot r we gonna do with these behemoth earpieces tho? 
either way, $99 is a lil steep 4 a novelty item, but if u r into that sorta thing, go 4 it 
. Still, I gotta give JLab props for having the guts to push this weird design forward – it's not every day you see something that's just so... over-the-top 
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. But for regular headphone use? I'm not sure if anyone would actually want to rock these bad boys on their daily commute or while gaming 
. Still, gotta respect JLab's willingness to think outside the box (or in this case, the average-sized head 
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JLab's outrageous headphones may be more about having fun with design than making practicality their top priority, and who knows, maybe they'll just become a quirky collector's item that people will look back on fondly like the Segway or the flip phone 
. I don't know if people will actually buy these things, but they're definitely a conversation starter 
. idk about this but i'm definitely checking them out just for the lolz 
And like, if you're gonna wear something that big on your head, why not turn it into a speaker right? 
. I love the idea of being able to play music anywhere, but come on, who needs a speaker that big? 
And 20 hours of battery life? That's a lot, but still, it's like they're trying too hard to make up for the absurdity 
. Still, I'm curious to see how these thingies will do in the market. Maybe some niche crowd will go wild for 'em 
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They're like, literally speaker-headphones on steroids 
), while 72% of users think it's "just plain crazy" 
. I'd say JLab's got a shot at selling some, but mostly to die-hard tech enthusiasts and comedy fans.