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Movement-Tracking Headphone Applications

Waves' Nx is Perfect for Movies, Music and VR Gaming

— February 19, 2019 — Tech
Audio plugin company Waves created Nx to transform any listener's headphones into a high-end 360 degree, 3-Dimensional, surround sound system. This can be utilized with either a computer’s built-in camera or Waves' very own Bluetooth Head Tracker unit that clips to the top of any set of headphones. The software aims to simulate room qualities by tracking even the user's smallest head movements to help enhance the real listening experience.

The application’s purpose is personalized to each user and is intended for movies, music, virtual reality and gaming. Nx is meant to be run on a computer or mobile device.

Waves Nx retails for $9.99 USD for the Windows and Mac application and is free for mobile. The Waves Nx Head Tracker smart device retails for $99 USD.
Trend Themes
1. 360-degree Surround Sound - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop immersive audio technologies that transform traditional headphones into high-quality surround sound systems for various applications.
2. Head Movement-tracking - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Create tracking devices or software that accurately detect and respond to users' head movements, enhancing the listening experience and immersion in virtual reality and gaming.
3. Personalized Audio Experience - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Build customizable audio solutions that adapt to individual users' preferences and optimize the listening experience for movies, music, and gaming.
Industry Implications
1. Audio Technology - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Develop groundbreaking audio technologies that redefine the way people listen to movies, music, and gaming.
2. Virtual Reality - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Integrate head tracking technology into virtual reality devices to enhance immersion and create a more realistic audiovisual experience.
3. Gaming Accessories - Disruptive innovation opportunity: Design gaming accessories that incorporate head movement tracking to provide a more immersive gaming experience with enhanced audio effects.
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