Soundwalk's Torso-based Speaker System --Gearlog

"Current portable music players rely on headphones or earphones," states the release for the Soundwalk. Fair enough, but what exactly is the problem with that? Hearing damage, naturally. So, how do the fine people of the Soundwalk's manufacturers, the fittingly titled AZA Extremes, propose to solve this problem? By strapping a pair of speakers to your torso.

The Soundwalk comes in vest, jacket, or backpack designs. Speakers are built into the shoulder straps via one-inch lightweight speakers, assuring that you both help fight hearing loss and get a sweet walking soundtrack that all within earshot can enjoy--whether they want to or not. As a bonus, the EF series offers a built-in mic for public cell phone conversations.

The Soundwalk will be on display to the public with a number of other wacky Korean gadgets at New York's Koreannovation show on May 14th and 15th.