IDUN audio, the Danish embedded spatial audio technology specialists announced a strategic partnership with Taiwan-based Merry Electronics. IDUN audio will showcase three new spatial audio integrations for personal audio during CES 2025, all running on Merry's brand new reference designs for true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, a new OWS open ear clip solution, and the recently announced new dual driver headphones.
As it always happens every year at the Las Vegas consumer electronics show, the largest in the world, OEM/ODMs join forces with audio innovators from all corner of the world. Exclusive for industry professionals, these demonstrations are a unique opportunity to showcase the latest, cutting-edge audio solutions and designs that manufacturers and brands can embrace. At CES 2025, IDUN audio will be demonstrating its powerful suite of software processing and spatialization technologies for Bluetooth headphones and earbuds.
Merry will present three brand new reference design and proof of concept solutions for personal audio, all with IDUN Spatial Audio audio processing embedded on the SOC. According the Danish company, these will also feature the company's most advanced user interface to date, allowing users to set up their preferred listening situation and to adjust settings on the go, according to the type of content.
"Spatial audio is a key technology for Merry Electronics – and being able to offer IDUN audio as part of the core offering to our headphone partners is a great addition to our already extensive solutions," states Allen Huang, CEO of Merry Electronics.
This interesting collaboration will enable product managers and designers to compare IDUN Audio’s spatial audio experiences in a variety of form factors, including over-the-head headphones, TWS earbuds, and the now trending Open Wearable Stereo (OWS) design. The partnership will also greatly reduce time to market for all major headphone brands wanting to offer these state-of-the-art spatial audio solutions.
"Our partnership with Merry Electronics marks a significant milestone for IDUN Audio. The combined expertise of the two companies ensures a groundbreaking audio experience for consumers and professionals alike," adds Pauli Minnaar, CEO of IDUN Audio. "Merry's expertise in audio manufacturing, combined with our cutting-edge spatial audio technology, enables us to deliver next-generation listening experiences across all form-factors.
For more information, or to schedule a demo at CES 2025, please email Ivan Sandager (CCO, IDUN Audio) at this email.
As already reported by audioXpress, during CES 2025 IDUN Audio will also be partnering with GreenWaves Technologies to demonstrate an advanced spatial audio solution, together with InnoPhase IoT.
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IDUN Audio Partners with Merry Electronics to Enable Spatial Audio in New Headphone Designs
December 17 2024, 01:10
IDUN audio, the Danish embedded spatial audio technology specialists announced a strategic partnership with Taiwan-based Merry Electronics. IDUN audio will showcase three new spatial audio integrations for personal audio during CES 2025, all running on Merry's brand new reference designs for true wireless stereo (TWS) earbuds, a new OWS open ear clip solution, and the recently announced new dual driver headphones.
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