Apple Invents Very Cool Next-Gen Dual Mode Headphones!
Patently Apple-"Apple has invented a very cool next-gen headphone design that could be operated in two modes. The first mode is the normal every day in-ear design that all headphones offer. The second mode is where the fun comes in."
(Apple, Gadgets, Headphone, Industry)
Did you even read the article? The way they are doing it is a bit more advanced than the way you describe listening to your headphones.
Your pretty much talking about using them in a way they aren't designed to be used and these are designed to be used in speaker mode with a seperate built in full amplifier for speaker mode.
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Your pretty much talking about using them in a way they aren't designed to be used and these are designed to be used in speaker mode with a seperate built in full amplifier for speaker mode.
These *GASP!* sound pretty cool.