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Paper-thin Surround Sound Speaker from Japan

Posted by Zach Epstein on Dec 24, 2007 10:03 pm 6 comments
Filed in Accessories, Hardware

After seeing images and the video from this Japanese trade show it looks like "digital paper" isn’t the only ultra-thin technology we have to look forward to. Japanese researchers have managed to create a prototype of a paper-thin speaker that not only has decent sound quality but also is capable of creating a virtual surround sound experience. The speaker is clear and flexible; in fact the posts securing it can be moved into different holes on the base to change the speaker shape right at the show. Is the future of multimedia technology one where we hold all of our gear in our wallets? Click through to watch the video.

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6 comment(s) for this post.

  1. On Dec 25, 2007 @ 12:35 am, Joe Said:

    wtf holy shiat omg smh dies

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  2. On Dec 25, 2007 @ 2:11 am, Anthony to the S. Said:

    what will they think of next. Better yet, how good are the chances of this making it stateside?

    http://paidandpopular.com

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  3. On Dec 25, 2007 @ 10:46 am, ohmy Said:

    wow…..wtf?!?!!!?

    those japanese r at it again. amazing. i want to hear the sound quality. in terms of them coming over, i dont see why a import tech site wouldnt sell it if they do eber decide to put the thing on sale.

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  4. On Dec 25, 2007 @ 12:07 pm, adonisdemon Said:

    The future is thin, very thin.

    Better get in shape for 2008!!

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  5. On Dec 25, 2007 @ 12:22 pm, Galvatron Said:

    Mery christmas folks

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  6. On Dec 25, 2007 @ 4:09 pm, downsouth821 Said:

    Dosent Martin Logan have that in their electrostatic speakers.

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