The Om Audio OM/ONE is “the world’s first levitating bluetooth speaker”

I seem to be getting excited a lot lately. Today, my excitement is centred around the Om Audio OM/ONE, what Om Audio is calling “the world’s first levitating bluetooth speaker”. That seems pretty self explanatory, but seeing it in practice gives me the same feeling as when I played with LEGO for the first time: sheer, utter awe. The OM/ONE can act as a stationed bluetooth speaker, can be detached from its base and used on-the-run and even have a mic allowing it to be used as a speakerphone too. Check out Om Audio’s short video talking about the development of the device:

The science of it is pretty cool too, as the average speaker will suffer distortion from whatever surface it is sitting on; the OM/ONE avoids this thanks to its levitating driver. For true stereo sound, you can even hook two OM/ONE’s together via Bluetooth 4.0 for even more audio bliss. Om Audio is currently in a crowdfunding phase and has far exceeded its target of $100,000 – as of publishing this post, it is currently sitting on $353,073. There are still 46 days left to contribute, and OM/ONE’s are available from a minimum of $179 (+shipping) which should be shipped in time for the Holiday season, so visit www.omone.com/om-one to check it out if you’re interested. Now excuse me while I retrieve my jaw from the ground.

What do you think about the Om Audio OM/ONE? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below.

 

Press Release

OM/ONE – World’s First Levitating Bluetooth Speaker Creates Gravity-Defying Listening Experience

OM/ONE Combines Excellent Sound Quality, Elegant Design and Levitating Driver Technology to Pioneer New Personal Audio Design

OAKLAND, CA. – August 12, 2014 – OM Audio, developers of advanced audio products enabling consumers to enjoy and connect with music like never before, today announced OM/ONE, which is the world’s first levitating Bluetooth speaker. To get one delivered before the Holiday season visit www.omone.com.

As practical as it is eye-catching, the OM/ONE has exceptional sound quality and easily connects wirelessly to all major smartphones, tablets and computers. When detached, the hovering orb acts as a portable speaker that can be taken on the go. The built-in microphone transforms the OM/ONE into a conference room phone of unparalleled styling and fidelity.

“In a world full of speakers that look and sound the same, the OM/ONE stands out from all the rest,” said David DeVillez, Founder and CEO at OM Audio. “Prior to our crowd-funding campaign we traveled Silicon Valley getting feedback from some prominent entrepreneurs and musicians and we’ve been very humbled by the praise we’ve received. We’re looking forward to getting these in the hands of consumers this holiday season.”

OM/ONE creator and audio engineer DeVillez was the former Director of Operations, R&D and Engineering at Velodyne Acoustics. One of his design breakthroughs is the OM/ONE levitating driver for hearing every high and low with no external distortion.

Listeners can enjoy the OM/ONE by itself or pair it with another OM/ONE for true stereo sound. It can power on/off, pair/dis-pair and answer call/hang-up with the push of a single button.

Early Reactions from Tech Entrepreneurs and World-Class Musicians

“As a music lover, I’ve tried out a lot of speakers and the OM/ONE stands up to the best personal speaker technology and sound out there…and it floats…in the air! Pretty cool. I bought two of them already, one for the office and one for personal use,” said J Sider, Founder and CEO of BandPage.com.

“I didn’t believe it until I saw it – there’s something weird about walking toward a beat, only to realize that it’s coming out of a rotating orb, floating in mid air. That’s some cool shit. This will make a great gift,” said Jack Conte, multi-instrumentalist/songwriter for the band Pomplamoose and Founder and CEO of Patreon.

“The OM/ONE is one of the coolest products I’ve seen on Tilt. Not only is it a Bluetooth speaker with amazing sound quality, but it levitates! Beautiful design with great sound – I can’t wait for mine to arrive,” said James Beshara, Co-Founder and CEO of Tilt.com.

Key Features
·       World-class audio fidelity
·       Pair two OM/ONEs for true stereo sound
·       Bluetooth 4.0
·       Conference calling with built-in Type 1 Microphone
·       Orb is portable for music on the go
·       On/Off Touch Sensor
·       Up to 15 hours of continuous play
·       Charging cable & stand

Pricing and Availability
OM/ONE introductory MSRP is $179. To receive an OM/ONE by Holiday visit www.omone.com to purchase the levitating speaker.

A portion of the proceeds from the crowd-funding campaign will go to Immunity Project, a non-profit initiative dedicated to developing a free HIV vaccine.

About OM Audio
OM Audio designs and creates unique personal audio products. Its proprietary processes enables users to customize their OM Audio device to create the most personalized experience possible. For more information, please visit OM Audio.

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