This new tech promises inexpensive, audiophile-quality earbuds

I’ve been around audio and computer technology long enough to have seen lots of “next big things” fizzle when interesting concept transitions to real-World product. After spending some quality demo time with the xMEMS company and its silicon micro-speaker, I can say this concept has the potential to deliver audiophile-quality earbuds at very consumer-friendly prices. xMEMS draws its name from MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems), a technology that incorporates both electronics and mechanical elements at the microscopic level. MEMS are already used in a host of applications, including small …

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