Headphone commercial roundup. Ads featuring musicians included!
I think many people regularly use headphones and earphones.
Of course, they’re used on trains and around town, but also at home when enjoying music or videos alone.
You might not see headphone or earphone commercials very often, but I’m sure there are some that have left an impression on you.
In this article, we’ll introduce headphone and earphone commercials, both new and old.
Some of them even feature musicians, so please look forward to them as you read.
Headphone commercial roundup. Ads featuring musicians too! (1–10)
Victor Ear Cuff–Style Wireless Earphones Sound Access HA-NP1T “Romantic Glow” Version
This is a commercial for Victor’s ear-cuff style earphones, the HA-NP1T.
A key point is their accessory-like appearance, and in the video a woman wearing the product enjoys pairing it with various outfits and hairstyles.
The bright, party-like BGM track is a song called “Famous.” Jesse Villa’s bright, pleasantly familiar vocals are striking, and it’s the kind of track that makes you feel energized as you listen.
Apple “AirPods Pro 3, Now Available”
This is an impressive promotional video featuring a dancer gracefully moving while wearing AirPods Pro 3.
In addition to powerful noise-canceling, the video highlights the product’s appeal with features like a heart rate sensor and improved-fit ear tips.
The background music is “BLUH BLUH BLUH,” whose overflowing jazz vibe lends a sophisticated feel—an elegant track with a calm atmosphere and a comfortably danceable beat.
AVIOT “WA-J1” version / “TE-J2” versionHyde
This commercial portrays HYDE listening to music with AVIOT’s WA-J1 and TE-J2, expanding into an imaginative world and highlighting the immersive, expansive quality of the sound.
The depiction of the body being enveloped by particles of sound is striking, centering on the sense of immersion in the world of music.
The track that powerfully conveys the realism of that imagery is HYDE’s “SOCIAL VIRUS.” Its fast-paced sound layered with a powerful vocal performance leaves a strong impression, evoking an image of pressing forward with strength.
Sony 1000X Series × THE FIRST TAKE “LiSA × Uru” EditionLiSA、uru
This commercial expresses how Sony’s noise-canceling headphones offer a new way to experience music.
Set in a cold, snowy scene, the headphones are switched on and the surrounding sounds disappear, illustrating how they enhance focus on the music.
The song featured during this immersion is “Saikai” by LiSA and Uru.
Produced by Ayase, the vocals even feel different—perhaps due to the song’s effect.
With its gentle, flowing atmosphere, the overlapping voices convey a tender emotion.
SONY WF-1000XM4 x THE FIRST TAKE “milet x Aimer x Ikuta Rira” Editionmilet, Aimer, Rira Ikuta
This commercial showcases the high performance of Sony’s Hi-Res compatible wireless earbuds, the WF-1000X M4, through stylish visuals and song.
It depicts the listening experience transformed by changing your earbuds, emphasizing how ambient noise fades away so you can focus on the sound coming from the earbuds.
The song portrayed as this “new sound” in the visuals is Omokage, performed by three artists—milet, Aimer, and Ikuta Lilas (Rira Ikuta).
It’s also notable that the track was produced by Vaundy, giving the impression of top-tier talent coming together.
The sound has a composition that highlights lightness, and including the vocals, it conveys a strong sense of relaxation.
AVIOT × Eri Kitamura Collaboration Earphones Special PVEri Kitamura
This commercial announces the collaboration between AVIOT and Eri Kitamura, building anticipation by interweaving it with Eri Kitamura’s music video.
It also clearly showcases the product packaging, letting viewers feel the excitement of what they’ll be getting.
The song that further amplifies the emotional lift from this collaboration is Eri Kitamura’s “KIllER†KIllER.” With a powerful gothic metal sound, it conveys a palpable sense of tension and a piercing exhilaration.
SONY WF-1000XM3 x King Gnu “Teenager Forever” EditionKing Gnu
This commercial showcases, through King Gnu’s presence, how the noise-canceling feature enhances immersion in music.
It conveys that even the clamor of a train can be effectively eliminated by this feature, letting you enjoy a lifelike sense that the band is right there with you.
The song that further highlights the immersion and joy of music depicted in the footage is King Gnu’s “Teenager Forever.” With its light, memorable rhythm and moments of tense development, it evokes an exciting feeling that something is about to begin.