Ossic X, headphones that fit the shape of the ear and head

Ossic X are defined as the first headset in the world able to calibrate instantly on the user's basic anatomy of the ear and to offer in this way accurate three-dimensional audio experience and immersive. Thanks to the head tracking technology, also, the sound environment follows the user as a function of all its movements.

In terms of use in combination with the emerging virtual reality technology it is very important precisely tracking the head of which they are capable these headphones: a function that allows the user to turn heads and to interact accordingly with the sound and visual environment in real time. All this will ensure the reproduction of complete sound environments for listening to 360 °: If you turn your head, therefore, changes the direction from which the sound comes.

Ideas that seem to meet the wishes of the fans, as has already Ossic tale about $ 2 million in Kickstarter crowdfunding. It is a California company formed by some veterans who have already worked for Logitech and Pioneer. Which they went in the famous Abbey Road Studios to collect a series of data on the behavior of the sound as a function of different shapes and sizes with respect to the listeners heads and alternating the material of which is made up the headphones pavilions. This in order to identify the HRTF (head-related transfer function) of each user type and shape a more precise algorithm compared to those at the base of the current 3D "spherical" sound technologies.

The underlying principle of Ossic X is to offer sounds that arrive correctly in all parts of the ear. Moreover, thanks to the algorithm that recreates the 3D audio and tracking of the head, is the precise and realistic 3D sound. And the experience can last long, because the headphone battery lasts up to 10 hours. The calibration is instantaneous, but the sensors inside the Ossic X can be turned off to switch from audio normal enveloping audio.

Thanks to the sensors, the algorithms are run self-calibration of the sound on the basis of the shape of the ear and the head, to a personalized and revolutionary listening compared to conventional headphones.

The Ossic X will also feature an array of high-performance microphones, designed to eliminate background noise and ensure deep and clear communications. The headphones will be equipped with a total of 8 drivers (4 per ear), and in each pavilion will be associated with an anechoic chamber to isolate the listener with respect to external noises. The padding of the pavilions will be removable and replaceable.

Who participates in the crowdfunding campaign must shell out $ 249 to receive Ossic X not 1 January 2017. Subsequently, these futuristic headphones may be purchased by anyone, but the list price will be around about $ 399.