OnePlus Selects Knowles Balanced Armature Drivers for New, Premium Sound Headphones
May 16 2019 - 4:00AM
Business Wire
OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 combine a dynamic speaker for warm,
full bass and two balanced armature drivers for exceptionally clear
vocals and treble
OnePlus, a global mobile technology company that creates
exquisitely designed devices with premium build quality and
high-performance hardware focused around user experience, and
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global supplier
of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and precision device
solutions, today announced the introduction of a new, three driver
premium wireless headphone for a rich, premium sound experience.
Comprised of one dynamic speaker for warm, full bass and two
Knowles customized balanced armature drivers for exceptionally
clear vocals and treble, the OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 is an ideal
complement to OnePlus’s line of popular mobile phones or any audio
source with Bluetooth™ connectivity.
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OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 headphones
feature a dynamic speaker for warm, full bass and two balanced
armature drivers from Knowles for exceptionally clear vocals and
treble. (Photo: Business Wire)
Knowles balanced armature drivers have long been the preferred
choice for professional musicians and audiophiles for their clear
and precise music reproduction. More recently, increasing numbers
of consumer headphone brands have adopted balanced armature
technology for a premium listening experience. By combining a
dynamic speaker with two Knowles balanced armature drivers, the
OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 will appeal to consumers who listen to a
wide variety of music while offering wireless freedom for active
lifestyles. “OnePlus has long been known for their popular,
high-performance, and premium mobile phones. Knowles is happy to
have worked together with OnePlus to offer the perfect companion
headphone for a high-quality, enjoyable listening experience,” said
Jon Kiachian, Vice President of Knowles balanced armature business
unit.
“We expect wireless headphones to see over 10% CAGR by 2023 (to
reach over $30 billion in retail revenues), while the in-ear
category will represent at least two-thirds of this as consumers
look to these small ear-pieces for premium audio experiences,
previously found in larger, over-ear headphones,” said Simon
Bryant, Director of Research at the specialist research firm
Futuresource Consulting. “Within this category, premium sets over
$100 will see the strongest growth, because consumers will continue
to pay more to upgrade their headphones so that they can get the
latest and greatest features, and enjoy better audio playback
experiences, within the most portable and versatile form factors.
With their small size and precise sound reproduction, we see
balanced armature drivers as a key enabling technology for premium
sound in Bluetooth headphones and advanced TWS hearable devices.
This represents a continuation of a trend we have seen play out for
the last 10 years at least.”
The OnePlus Bullets Wireless 2 was announced together with their
new flagship mobile phone model OnePlus 7 Series and will be
available on May 17 in North America, May 21 in Europe and China,
and May 28 in India.
For additional information about Knowles’ Balanced Armature
solutions, visit KnowlesPremiumSound.com.
About Knowles Corporation
Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global
provider of advanced micro-acoustic, audio processing, and
precision device solutions, serving the mobile consumer
electronics, communications, medical, defense, automotive, and
industrial markets. Knowles uses its leading position in MEMS
(micro-electro-mechanical systems) microphones and strong
capabilities in audio processing technologies to optimize audio
systems and improve the user experience in mobile, ear, and IoT
applications. Knowles is also the leader in acoustic components,
high-end capacitors, and mmWave RF solutions for a diverse set of
markets. Knowles’ focus on the customer, combined with unique
technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques, rigorous testing,
and global scale, enables it to deliver innovative solutions that
optimize the user experience. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in
Itasca, Illinois, Knowles is a global organization with employees
in 11 countries. The company was spun out from Dover Corporation in
2014 and has been focused on reshaping its business portfolio and
investing in high value solutions to diversify its revenue and
increase exposure to high-growth markets. For more information,
visit Knowles.com.
About OnePlus
OnePlus is a global mobile technology company challenging
conventional concepts of technology. Created around the “Never
Settle” mantra, OnePlus creates exquisitely designed devices with
premium build quality and high-performance hardware. OnePlus
thrives on cultivation strong bonds and growing together with its
community of users and fans. For more information, please visit
OnePlus.com.
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