All items tagged with Kickstarter (77)
High Resolution Technologies Starts Improving Sound for Headphones
May 15, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

High Resolution Technologies Starts Improving Sound for Headphones

High Resolution Technologies (HRT) is now shipping its new nano series dSp and i-dSp digital Sound processors, two accessories that provide improved headphone sound quality for smartphones, tablets and portable devices. Following a successful crowdfunding campaign on Kickstarter, HRT was able to start production runs of the nano dSp and i-dSp.
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Questions & Answers: Forte Makes a Name for Itself
April 13, 2015 by Shannon Becker

Questions & Answers: Forte Makes a Name for Itself

Based on the breakthrough research that created Forte’s Harmonic Interference Free (HIF) technology, the company’s founders saw the potential to create the audio product of their dreams —headphones that deliver amazing sound quality without the hefty price tag. An Interview with Forte Founders Scott Chen and Travis Blane.
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STMicroelectronics STM32 MCUs and MEMS microphones Power Prizm Smart Audio Device
March 6, 2015 by audioXpress Staff

STMicroelectronics STM32 MCUs and MEMS microphones Power Prizm Smart Audio Device

STMicroelectronics has revelead its contribution to the innovative Prizm smart audio device, which automatically plays the perfect song, based on the number of people in the room, their music tastes and habits, and even the time of day and ambient noise levels. ST’s leading-edge microcontroller and sensor technologies enable Prizm’s smart audio and touch interactions.
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Crowdfunded Innovation
February 2, 2015 by Joao Martins

Crowdfunded Innovation

From mobile audio to wireless speakers and headphones, from immersive experiences to high resolution audio, there’s never been so much excitement for new technologies and integration. Crowdfunding platforms are helping promote new concepts that companies would normally never consider promoting for themselves (for multiple reasons).
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Hush, the Smart Noise-Cancelling Earplugs That Sync with a Smartphone, Successfully Funded on Kickstarter
December 19, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Hush, the Smart Noise-Cancelling Earplugs That Sync with a Smartphone, Successfully Funded on Kickstarter

Hush, successfully funded on Kickstarter, is the world’s first set of connected earplugs that wirelessly connects to a smartphone, to help people live and sleep when it’s noisy. Hush combines noise-masking earplugs with an app to isolate users from distractions that may be keeping them from sleeping, while still letting key notifications in.
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Wireless 3D Printed Custom-Fit Earbuds from OwnPhones
July 18, 2014 by audioXpress Staff

Wireless 3D Printed Custom-Fit Earbuds from OwnPhones

An interesting project was launched recently on Kickstarter, aiming to build the world’s first wireless 3D printed custom-fit earbuds. OwnPhones intends also to perfect noise-filtering technology and achieve high-quality wireless streaming to battery-operated earbuds.
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Q&A: Tommy Reed and Aleksey Matyushev
August 19, 2013 by audioXpress Staff

Q&A: Tommy Reed and Aleksey Matyushev

7decibels Ramps Up the Volume Innovative Sabine amplifier for iPads kicks off new business venture for its designers SHANNON BECKER: tell us a little about your background. Where are you located? What is your education? TOMMY REED and ALEKSEY MATYUSHEV: …
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