These headphones look ordinary – until you twist them into a speaker

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These newly launched headphones feature a novel hybrid design that I can't say I've seen before. You can use them on your noggin as normal for private listening, or twist the headband so the cups combine to form a speaker for others to hear.

The Neo headphones, from audio startup Tomorrow Doesn't Matter (TDM), should appeal to folks who enjoy sharing what they're listening to. The key is in the flexible headband, which twists and automatically switches the Neo from headphone to speaker mode – and back.

That could be cool for younger listeners who socialize often, or for travelers who like to pack light and carry one less gadget on the road.

There are four 40-mm drivers in total, which TDM says are tuned for clear, powerful sound. You can use a companion mobile app to tweak the Neo's equalizer, and set up separate profiles for headphone and speaker...

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