The Here Active Listening System is Now Officially on the Market
Meghan Young — February 5, 2016 — Tech
References: theverge
A huge Kickstarter success, the Here Active Listening System is now officially being shipped to backers. Considering some of the controversy behind Kickstarter campaigns and what happens once a project is funded, it's encouraging that some of the promising products actually see the light of day. This particular product was created to amplify or soften the sound of the outside world.
Created by Doppler Labs, the Here Active Listening System may seem like a hearing aid, but in fact it is targeting those who don't need it, but want it. Audio fanatics will appreciate the added control over their surroundings. The team over at The Verge was able to test out the final product and reports that it has undergone a huge improvement since testing its prototype.
Created by Doppler Labs, the Here Active Listening System may seem like a hearing aid, but in fact it is targeting those who don't need it, but want it. Audio fanatics will appreciate the added control over their surroundings. The team over at The Verge was able to test out the final product and reports that it has undergone a huge improvement since testing its prototype.
Trend Themes
1. Personalized Audio Enhancements - The Here Active Listening System shows the potential for personalized sound enhancement technology, which can be used in various settings such as live events, movies or virtual reality experiences.
2. Discreet Audio Technology - As the Here Active Listening system targets audio enthusiasts rather than hearing-impaired individuals, a market exists for discreet sound amplification technology that enhances everyday life activities without the need to wear bulky hearing aids.
3. Crowd-funded Consumer Electronics - Successes such as The Here Active Listening System demonstrate that crowd-funding continues to provide a viable route to market for innovative consumer electronics products.
Industry Implications
1. Consumer Electronics - The Here Active Listening System represents a potential new category of consumer electronics products that sit between hearing aids and conventional earbuds, opening up new market opportunities.
2. Live Entertainment - Personalized audio enhancements technology could provide benefits to live entertainment sectors such as concerts, museums, theater productions and theme parks by improving the overall experience and providing better sound quality.
3. Healthcare - Discreet audio technology that enhances hearing options without the stigma of conventional hearing aids could prove to be a disruptive innovation in the healthcare industry, particularly in the senior living and assisted care sectors.
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