Getting the best sound quality in earbuds without sacrificing size or comfort has been an ongoing challenge for personal audio equipment makers. Now, xMEMS Labs has stepped up to the plate and developed speakers that could revolutionize the earbud industry. The company’s Montara, Cowell and Montara Plus models are the world’s first MEMS micro-speakers, using silicon material found in microchips to create a speaker up to three times smaller than the smallest equivalent traditional driver. These speaker designs offer a range of advantages over traditional models, from improved audio quality to increased durability and dust-proofing.
xMEMS Labs, is a Canadian tech company that focuses on offering state-of-the-art audio solutions. The company was founded by Albert Yip, an experienced engineer who wanted to create a product that would revolutionize the audio industry. The company’s key principle is unlocking sound through innovation and creativity, hence their sound-enhancing, MEMS micro-speakers. MEMS stands for micro-electromechanical systems, and their products are all designed with this in mind.
Traditional dynamic drivers and balanced armatures (BA) consist of various materials, such as paper, copper, and magnets, and require a human hand to construct.membranes act as the “diaphragm”, and are bonded to layers of piezoelectric material, which act as the “motor”. This means the drivers are extremely durable and water proof. Additionally, they offer extremely fast transient response, with a response time that is 14,900% faster than traditional drivers.
The new MEMS micro-speaker technology can be used in earbuds of all sizes, delivering outstanding audio quality. It is especially useful for hearing aids, wireless earbuds, and other music-listening devices, as well as hi-res audio and spatial audio streaming. The new technology may also prove helpful in improving active noise cancelling (ANC) earbuds. MEMS drivers may not yet be able to stand alone in all instance, but when used in conjunction with traditional dynamic drivers can help deliver high quality sound.
XMEMS recently announced that their micro-speaker technology is the speaker of choice for Panasonic’s upcoming Singularity Audio Oni IEMs earbuds, which are set to launch in 2021. These sleek earbuds are the world’s first to feature MEMS technology and are sure to make waves in the audio world.
In summary, xMEMS Labs’ new micro-speaker technology can revolutionize the earbud industry, offering improved performance and durability with unprecedented audio quality. Their drivers are small, dust-proof, water proof, and offer ultra-fast transient response. Moving forward, the company’s technology is sure to deliver outstanding sound quality in earbuds of all sizes.
