I ended up using three different headphones in my day-to-day life. The global director at JBL explained to me that I'm not crazy

JBL says using multiple headphones for different situations is becoming a clear market trend.

The company sees growth in premium models and open-ear designs, especially in China and the U.S.

Europe is lagging behind in open-ear adoption, but the category is gaining momentum overall.

The shift reflects a move from one all-purpose headset to context-specific devices for work, commuting, sports, and travel.