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TDM Neo Headphones Twist Into a Handheld Speaker at CES 2026

A Kickstarter launch this month at $249 places the crowdfunded hybrid under scrutiny over unverified performance claims.

Overview

  • The over-ear set uses a flexible headband that rolls the ear cups together to shift from private listening to outward playback with a twist or a button press.
  • Four 40mm drivers split duties by mode, with two facing inward for headphone use and two firing outward in speaker mode.
  • TDM claims up to roughly 200 hours in headphone mode and about 10 hours as a speaker, using user-replaceable 1,500mAh batteries and five-minute USB-C top-ups said to yield around eight hours.
  • Wireless features include Bluetooth 6 with multipoint and Auracast plus a 3.5mm input, and a built-in microphone supports calls and voice assistants.
  • Preorders are set to open on Kickstarter later in January for $249 in black or white, though the Neo omits active noise cancelling in favor of passive isolation.