Thanko's new headphone pays homage to nekomimi fans

Kelvin Low | Oct 27, 2009

In Japan, nekomimi is the term given to "catgirls" who are usually found roaming around in the quirky anime and manga universe. We aren't against the spontaneously creative nature of these artists out to make a hard-earned dollar--and we, too, enjoy the sights of cosplayers who have put their efforts into making fictional characters come to life.

Japan has a very good history of producing some of the world's maddest creations. We already have oddball MP3 players, but Thanko's nekomimi-inspired earphones are just a fine example of how creative the human race can be.

Note: This is not the way to wear your earbuds. (Credit: Thanko)

This fluffy creation sports an in-ear headphone and weighs a rather hefty 60g. It features a sensitivity of 109.4dB/mW. The impedance rating is rather high at 32 ohms and will require an MP3 player that has the same power levels as your willingness to put them on. Unfortunately, there is no word on the frequency response, but we are certain it will not give you a cat's hearing prowess.

Moreover, it's available in black or white to match your outfit. Goes for 1,980 yen (US$21.40) at the Thanko online store.

(Credit: Thanko)

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Kelvin Low is CNET Asia's very own freelance writer for Music & Play. When he's not fiddling with gadgets or out cycling, he can be found memorizing lecture notes at Temasek Polytechnic in Singapore. Email Kelvin.

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