The last few years have seen some audibly amazing innovations in headphone technology. Noise cancellation; high-end, in-ear monitors; and crystal clear balanced armatures. However, I?m wearing a brand new pair of headphones right now that quite simply blow those old-school headphones out of the water.

The new innovation is pretty obvious once you think about it. Headphones, not just earphones. Your head has more than two receptacles for sound, and it?s a proven fact that opera singers can use their sinus passages, and even their skulls, to increase the resonance and projection of their voice. Add to this the considerable concern around hearing loss due to loud volumes from earphones, and this new innovation makes even more sense.

The full details of the manufacturer and specifications are under NDA, but I?m so excited about the concept that I just have to share it with you. These ?phones come with not two but four primary drivers. Two traditional auditory drivers, and two olfactory drivers. Passive crossovers are used to direct the resonant low-end frequencies to the sinus cavity, and the less damaging but more precise high frequencies to the auditory nerves.

The headphones come with interchangeable silicone tips so you can adjust for the right fit, and I must say they are very comfortable. The bass response is just stunning. Bass is less sensitive to direction and stereo separation, so the resonance from the olfactory drivers adds amazing warmth to acoustic music, and gut-punching oomph to House and Electro.

If you?re worried about how you look wearing these new headphones, don?t be. People will know you are serious about your music. And besides, fashion leaders always need to be ready to step ahead of the crowd.

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