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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! (11–20)

Apple “All-new AirPods 4, here.”

All-new AirPods 4, now here | Apple

This is a new commercial for AirPods 4 that debuted in 2024.

It features shots of a woman dancing to the music, with on-screen text introducing the new features—a stylish, street-inspired production that feels very Apple.

The background track is “places to be,” released in 2024 by Fred again..

and Anderson .Paak.

Its breakbeat-style groove stands out, making it a very cool, energetic song.

The performance video released on YouTube is truly stunning, so if you love music, play an instrument, or compose, be sure to check it out.

Apple AirPods Pro “Silence the Noise”

Apple AirPods Pro Commercial: “Turn Noise into Silence” 30 Seconds

This is a commercial that focuses on the noise-canceling feature of AirPods Pro, portraying how quiet it can get through a distinctive, imaginative world.

Various vehicles—including work trucks that typically make loud noises—are floating, and there’s even a parade happening in the air, creating a lively atmosphere.

Yet you can’t hear any of it, which depicts the silence brought about by the elimination of noise.

What really highlights this silence in the visuals is TK Maiza’s rendition of “Where Is My Mind.” It’s a cover of the Pixies’ song, and it feels more digitally oriented than the original.

The combination of soft sounds and gentle vocals conveys a strong sense of weightless floating.

SONY Fully Wireless Earphones WF-1000XM5 × MISIA “A Level Above: Silence” EditionMISIA

SONY Headphones WF-1000XM5 x MISIA Commercial: "A Higher Level of Silence" (30 seconds)

Have you seen the commercial for Sony’s truly wireless earbuds, the WF-1000XM5, launched with the tagline “A higher level of silence”? MISIA singing in the desert is absolutely majestic.

In the ad, she performs “Kibō no Uta” (Song of Hope), written and composed by the one and only Akiko Yano.

The intro feels like the start of an opera, the lyrics have a sweeping, grand theme, and MISIA’s vocals light each phrase like kindling—no matter how you approach it, it’s a monumental track for listeners.

It’s a song that makes you think, “If only this could spread across the world…” Highly recommended!

JBL TOUR PRO 2 “Music is the best!” VersionUta-ha

JBL “Music is the best!” Campaign TV Commercial 60 seconds

This commercial conveys JBL’s commitment to supporting a rich music life by showing Uta, the vocalist of Wednesday Campanella, speaking passionately about the brilliance of music.

It depicts people whose lives are vividly enriched by music, with JBL products right by their side.

After the powerful narration, Wednesday Campanella’s song ‘Prince Shōtoku’ plays, and even through the light, buoyant vocals, you can feel the happiness of being able to connect with music.

JBL×XLARGE ft. AuthorityAuthority

JBL×XLARGE ft. Authority

This commercial promotes the collaboration between JBL’s portable speaker, the PULSE 5, and XLARGE, a streetwear brand from California, aligning it with a performance by Authority.

The key concept is showcasing performances in various locations alongside the speaker, conveying how its smooth, dynamic illumination makes the music even more enjoyable.

Featured within these performances is an original song created specifically for the commercial.

With lyrics that seem to express the connection between everyday life and music, it also conveys the refreshing, uplifting effect that music can have.

SONY: No going back. High-Resolution-grade wireless. “MAN WITH A MISSION” versionMAN WITH A MISSION

Thrilling collaborations with MAN WITH A MISSION, JUJU, and L’Arc-en-Ciel! / MAN WITH A MISSION appears in the Sony Hi-Res audio commercial

This commercial powerfully promotes Sony’s headphones, which support high-resolution audio, through the presence of MAN WITH A MISSION.

A key scene shows music playing as a train rushes by nearby, conveying how noise canceling enhances immersion.

The song that further emphasizes the high sound quality and immersion depicted in the visuals is MAN WITH A MISSION’s “Hey Now.” Its expansive, dynamic band sound is striking, and it also conveys a bright, hopeful feeling of moving forward.

Headphone commercials roundup. Ads featuring musicians too! (21–30)

SONY WH-1000XM2Suchmos

SONY Noise-Canceling Wireless Headphones CM Suchmos Edition

This commercial gently highlights the noise-canceling feature of Sony’s wireless headphones.

The key visual is a person closing their eyes and focusing on the sound, clearly conveying how noise canceling enhances immersion in music.

The song that further emphasizes the sense of immersion and calm atmosphere depicted in the visuals is Suchmos’s “OVERSTAND.” Its laid-back rhythm, mellow sound, and vocals are striking, and it feels as if it speaks softly to the heart.