AMPACS Headphone Reference Design Features Innovative xMEMS’ MEMS Speakers

AMPACS and xMEMS Labs have joined forces to create a new, innovative headphone solution. The design combines AMPACS’ dynamic drivers for deep bass with xMEMS’ micro speakers for precise high and mid-range frequencies, and what’s unique is these aren’t your typical magnetic drivers, but rather a solid-state design!

This unique two-way system brings the clarity and detail of high-end speakers to headphones. By separating the bass from the higher frequencies, the sound is said to be cleaner and more detailed, also also the smaller drivers makes the headphones lighter and more comfortable. Headphone manufacturers will benefit from this ready-made solution, which can be easily integrated into various headphone designs, as it’s a drop-in replacement for traditional magnetic driver designs.

This new technology is set to revolutionize the headphone market, bringing high-quality audio to consumers without raising prices, and they’re going to be ready to the wider market from September.

What xMEMS Had to Say

According to xMEMS VP of Marketing and Business Development Mike Housholder, xMEMS developed the 2-way headphone concept to provide audio brands with a wider soundstage for spatial audio with improved sound clarity and detail while also providing a faster time-to-market solution that reduces production costs.

“Our collaboration with AMPACS is driven by our firm belief that solid-state MEMS speakers will redefine all forms of personal audio,” Housholder said. “And in creating this 2-way design, we’re moving the headphone market one step closer to a solid-state future. We encourage all interested brands to contact AMPACS so they can immediately begin producing headphones quicker and more affordably, while ensuring their products are lighter and better sounding than anything currently available.”

What AMPACS Had to Say

“As a global leader in headphone ODM designs, AMPACS is uniquely positioned to bring xMEMS’ industry-changing innovations to audio brands and manufacturers throughout the world,” said James Hsu, AMPACS Vice Chairman. “Leveraging our robust research and development team and advanced production technology, we’ve designed and integrated a truly disruptive solution that sounds better and costs less than single-driver headphones on the market today.”