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Sonical Acquires Strategic Assets from Hue Hearing to Accelerate Adoption of Advanced Hearing Enhancement Technologies

Sonical, creators of CosmOS, the world’s first operating system for your ears, today announced the strategic acquisition of key assets from Hue Hearing, a hearing solutions company renowned for its direct-to-consumer approach and deep understanding of individuals with hearing difficulties. This acquisition supports Sonical’s ambition to drive forward the next generation of intelligent audio wearables — known as Headphone 3.0 — where headphones function more like smartphones, offering personalised, app-enabled audio experiences via the open CosmOS platform. Hue Hearing has built a substantial customer base of people seeking accessible and effective hearing solutions. Through ongoing engagement, the company identified a clear gap in the market: customers are looking for more than basic sound amplification — they want smart, adaptive, and customisable hearing technology. Recognising this, it was a natural step for Hue Hearing to collaborate with Sonical’s CosmOS, as the most advanced and scalable platform to address these needs. “Our customers have consistently asked for more than traditional hearing aids can offer — they want smarter, more responsive and personalised control of their hearing,” said Andre Lavell, CEO of Hue Hearing. “Partnering with Sonical and integrating the CosmOS platform enables us to deliver truly intelligent hearing enhancements to the people who need it most.” The acquisition provides Sonical with highly valuable consumer insight, product and technology requirements, and distribution capabilities to support the development and launch of new hearing enhancement products powered by CosmOS. “Hue Hearing has cultivated a strong and trusted relationship with a significant number of people underserved by today’s hearing solutions,” said Gary Spittle, CEO of Sonical. “Integrating their knowledge and experience into our ecosystem is a vital step in making Headphone 3.0 not only innovative but accessible to all.” This move further strengthens Sonical’s position as the leading platform for innovation in the hearables sector, while expanding its reach into health, accessibility, and consumer wellness applications.

Sonical Revolutionises Personal Audio with Immersive Multi-channel Headphone Experience

Sonical is set to transform personal audio consumption with a groundbreaking solution that delivers fully immersive, multi-channel audio experiences for movies, gaming, and music, directly through headphones. In an industry where spatial audio innovation hasn't been optimised for headphone users, Sonical has identified a critical market opportunity. While content creators invest heavily in high-quality audio experiences and more recently have been upgrading to multi-channel formats for music content, Apple's AirPods set consumer expectations for personal consumption. Most other headphone manufacturers have been slow to adopt advanced audio technologies, creating a chasm between what is created in the studio and what is delivered to our ears. "Our mission is to solve the fundamental problems with current audio experiences," comments Gary Spittle, CEO at Sonical Inc., who will deliver a presentation on ultra-wideband (UWB) audio streaming technology at the AES Convention this week. "We've taken our lossless audio streaming using ultra-wideband radios and are using its capabilities to deliver multi-channel immersive audio by bringing soundbar-quality sound directly to your headphones, with imperceptible latency." The company targets two primary user segments. Firstly, entertainment enthusiasts who include owners of high-quality TVs and audio equipment and subscribe to premium content services. This includes user groups with mild to moderate hearing loss seeking improved personalised audio experiences. Secondly, the gaming segment comprises dedicated gamers with specialised setups who are frustrated with existing Bluetooth connectivity and default spatial rendering without head-tracking. Instead they are seeking competitive advantages through low delay, accurate sound placement and personalised audio configurations. Sonical's solution offers numerous benefits for headphone users: Individuals can now enjoy personalized uncompressed multi-channel sound without disturbing other Select from a variety of spatial rendering algorithms to deliver the studio experience to their ears Enable enhanced dialogue clarity so conversations can be heard, not read Freedom to customize audio preferences beyond the limitations of the source device Sonical addresses critical market gaps that have long plagued audio technology. Most original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) are not delivering truly immersive audio and when available, low-quality, high-latency audio degrades gameplay. Sonical's innovative approach enables users to watch TV instead of reading captions and experience gaming audio with unprecedented precision. "Watch movies, play games with multi-channel audio rendering and imperceptible latency," Gary Spittle adds. "We're not just improving audio – we're putting the listener in the middle of it."

Remora Unveil Groundbreaking Wireless Audio Solution, Remora PRO

Designed to cater to the millions of professional users and premium audio listeners who refuse to compromise on quality or latency, Remora PRO is set to empower audiophiles, music producers, live performers and DJs with a cable-free audio experience. The product's groundbreaking design connects seamlessly with all existing audio sources via analogue and USB interfaces, and is adaptable to all headphone models. Moreover, the Remora PRO offers full Bluetooth support, ensuring backward compatibility with billions of existing wireless audio devices. The Remora PRO fulfills the unmet performance needs of audio professionals and music enthusiasts that Bluetooth has been unable to support. Mark Wade, Head of Products at Remora explains: By using CosmOS, the operating system for the ear from Sonical, running on their high performance ear computer platform, Remora PRO provides a complete solution for a personalized experience through downloadable plugins. Grammy award-winning mix engineer Wez Clarke expressed his enthusiasm, stating: I love the fact that I can use the professional headphones I already own, which I've had for years and understand the sound profile of." Clarke further emphasized, "This level of audio performance goes beyond regular Bluetooth wireless headphones and is truly a cable replacement. More than that, it means I don’t have to throw away my headphones just to get access to the latest technology. The Remora will include THX AAA, the patented THX linear amplifier technology for headphones. THX AAA on the Remora will ensure the ultimate no-compromise headphone audio experience by delivering the world’s highest fidelity audio with infinitesimally low levels of noise, distortion, and power consumption for a quality and fatigue-free listening experience.

Sonical Appoints Headliner Group's Paul Watson & Rian Zoll-Khan as Strategic Advisors

Sonical, a pioneering audio technology company and the driving force behind Headphone 3.0 and smart audio products, announces a strategic partnership with Paul Watson and Rian Zoll-Khan, Co-Founders of Headliner Group, appointing them as Strategic Advisors. Their extensive experience and connections in the music and audio industry will support the company's mission to revolutionise personal audio through its groundbreaking CosmOS technology. Sonical’s CosmOS platform is redefining the possibilities of personal audio by providing an open and intelligent operating system for hearables and other smart audio devices. As the industry moves towards more personalised, adaptive listening experiences, CosmOS enables developers to create software-driven solutions that offer users unprecedented control over how they interact with sound, from music and gaming to assistive audio applications. Paul Watson and Rian Zoll-Khan bring decades of experience in music, media, and technology. As co-founders of Headliner Group, a globally respected publication and platform dedicated to professional audio and music industry innovation, they have strong relationships with artists, producers, and audio professionals. Their strategic guidance will assist Sonical’s mission to help people, by ensuring its technology is embraced by key players in the music and entertainment sectors. "It's not very often you get to be part of a hugely disruptive technology like Sonical's CosmOS," Paul Watson commented. "What excites me most is the potential to transform how we experience audio. CosmOS isn't just another incremental upgrade – it's a fundamental reimagining of personal audio technology. The ability to give users complete control over their listening experience, whether it's music, gaming, or everyday sound, is truly revolutionary. We are excited to be involved in a technology that could redefine how we interact with sound and help the people that need it most." Personalised sound therapy is increasingly recognised for its powerful benefits in improving mental wellness. People have long turned to music for its calming effects, whether to help them relax, sleep, focus on tasks, or energise for a big event. These soundscapes can be particularly beneficial for the neurodiverse community, offering a way to engage with sound in a way that promotes focus, relaxation, or emotional regulation. The inclusion of personal spatial audio within this therapy brings an even deeper level of immersion, creating 3D sound environments that can enhance the therapeutic benefits. By tailoring the sound experience to the listener's preferences and needs, Sonical’s CosmOS technology can unlock the potential for greater emotional well-being, helping users to achieve a more profound sense of calm, concentration, or stimulation, depending on their goals. Rian Zoll-Khan echoed this enthusiasm, emphasising the impact of bringing music industry expertise to Sonical’s vision: "Audio technology has always played a vital role in shaping how music is created and experienced. With CosmOS, Sonical is opening up an entirely new world of possibilities for both artists and listeners. By connecting the music industry with this innovative platform, we can help bridge the gap between creativity and technology, empowering artists to engage with audiences in unprecedented ways. I'm excited to be part of this journey and to help Sonical bring its vision to the forefront of the industry." The appointment of Watson and Zoll-Khan reinforces Sonical’s commitment to fostering innovation at the intersection of music and technology, ensuring that its solutions are designed with both creators and listeners in mind. With their expertise and connections, Sonical is positioned to make CosmOS the go-to platform for the next generation of smart audio experiences. Gary Spittle, CEO of Sonical, expressed his excitement about the partnership: "We are extremely pleased to be working with the music industry powerhouse Headliner to bring Sonical's technology to more audio professionals. Paul and Rian's strategic insights and extensive network in the audio ecosystem will be instrumental in accelerating our mission to create a more immersive, personalised audio experience. Their appointment as strategic advisors represents a significant milestone for Sonical, providing us with unparalleled guidance as we continue to push the boundaries of what's possible with our ears."