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TDM Neo Headphones Twist Into Compact Bluetooth Speaker at CES 2026

Kickstarter preorders at $249 begin this month, with independent testing still to come.

Overview

  • A transformable design lets the over-ear headphones roll into a portable speaker, switching between private and shared listening with a twist or button.
  • Four 40mm drivers power the hybrid setup, with two facing inward for headphone mode and two outward for speaker mode.
  • TDM claims up to 200 hours of use in headphone mode and just over 10 hours in speaker mode, using two user-replaceable 1,500mAh batteries.
  • Features include Bluetooth 6 with multipoint and Auracast, a 3.5mm wired option, USB-C fast charging rated at 8 hours from 5 minutes, and a mic supporting Siri, Alexa, and Google Assistant.
  • Behavior on twist is configurable, the build weighs under 350g with removable cushions, and the $249 launch in black or white forgoes active noise cancelling.