Zumreed X2 Hybrid headphones that everyone can hear

Fancy killing two birds with one stone? Go for it then. But once you've finished murdering innocent animals with your accurate arm, take a look at the Zumreed X2 Hybrid headphones that double up as both headphones and portable speakers.

The headphones feature noise isolation and boast cushioned ear cups to keep your lug-holes snug. They have a 20 - 20,000Hz frequency range and allow for an input of 30MW.

The driver inside is a 40mm one in each ear, the same driver that powers the speaker output, should you switch to that function.

In speaker mode, you'll need to make use of the Lithium-ion battery and you'll get 4 hours playback from a 1-hour charge. The cups lay flat in this mode, allowing for the sound to travel upwards and outwards.

We're told that the audio is great for "hardcore Belgian trance to Mexican pan pipes, and everywhere in between". We prefer Bolivian pan pipes, but we suppose they'll be okay.

They weigh 347g and measure in at 20 x 19 x 10cm, with a chord length of 1.2m.

Costing £119.95, the Zumreed X2 Hybrid headphones are available to pre-order from Red5 now. They'll ship on 14 October.

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