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The Future of Personal Audio Arrives at CES 2026: Experience Our Latest Innovations
As we prepare for CES 2026, we're excited to invite you to experience how our balanced armature (BA) technology is shaping the future of personal audio. From true wireless earbuds to smart glasses, our innovations are enabling breakthrough audio experiences across every category.
Join us at the Venetian Toscana Suite #3801 to explore three immersive demo zones showcasing our latest advances in TWS, hearing health, and high-fidelity sound.
Transforming True Wireless Audio
The wireless audio revolution continues to accelerate, and our BA technology sits at its heart. This year, we're demonstrating how our drivers enable manufacturers to achieve previously impossible combinations of size, performance, and battery life.
You'll experience this firsthand through new products from our partners. The Baseus Inspire XC1 represents a breakthrough as the first wireless open-ear earbuds to integrate our BAs, proving that all-day comfort doesn't have to compromise on sound quality. For those seeking premium performance, the Status Audio Pro X showcases what's possible with a triple-driver design, combining two Knowles BAs with a 12mm dynamic driver for rich, balanced acoustics. Meanwhile, JLab's Epic Pods demonstrate how our technology brings detailed, dynamic sound to sleek, stem-style designs.
Making Better Hearing Accessible
Our BA technology is democratizing hearing health by delivering professional-grade acoustic performance through over-the-counter hearing aids. Visit our demo suite to understand how we're helping millions access the clarity, comfort, and reliability they deserve.
Satisfying Audiophile Demands
For discerning listeners, we've developed three new multi-way BA driver configurations, each tuned for a distinct tonal signature. These precision-crafted systems combine multiple BAs from our portfolio to cover the full sound spectrum, bridging the gap between bass and treble for superior balance and imaging. Whether you prefer warm, analytical, or neutral sound signatures, these demonstrations showcase how our technology meets the exacting standards of in-ear monitor and high-end TWS applications.
Experience Tomorrow's Audio Form Factors
CES is where the future becomes tangible, and we're unveiling several new demonstrations:
- Our new OWS Supertweeter reference design extends treble response to an unprecedented 40 kHz, enabling true lossless, high-resolution audio in open-fit and clip designs. This technology maximizes comfort while reducing occlusion and extending battery life, both critical factors for all-day wear.
- Step into the future with smart glasses powered by Knowles BAs, delivering clear, natural audio in next-generation wearable form factors.
- Experience how our drivers bring precision and presence to over-ear headphones and listen to our dual-BA TWS configuration that combines dynamic bass with crisp treble for balanced, immersive sound.
Visit Us at CES 2026
Ready to hear the difference? Schedule a meeting with your Knowles representative or Knowles@castercomm.com to discuss how our technology can enhance your next audio product.
For more than 75 years, Knowles has been at the forefront of audio innovation. Today, we continue that legacy by enabling the products that define how the world experiences sound. See you at CES!
About Knowles
Knowles is a market leader and global provider of high-performance capacitors and radio frequency ("RF") filtering products, and advanced micro-acoustic microphones and balanced armature speakers, serving the medtech, defense, electric vehicle, and industrial markets. Knowles' focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques, and global operational expertise, enables us to deliver innovative solutions across multiple applications. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles is a global organization with employees in 11 countries. For more information, visit knowles.com.
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