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| Developer | Doppler Labs |
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| Type | Wireless earbuds |
| Release date | 2014 |
| Website | Get Dubs |
DUBS Acoustic Filters are wireless ear plugs designed by Doppler Labs and were released in 2014. They use a proprietary 17-piece physical acoustic filter system which reduces sound pressure at different frequencies whilst maintaining acoustical fidelity. [1] [2]
In 2014, Doppler Labs launched DUBS Acoustic Filters as their first product at the Global Citizen Festival in New York City. [3] In 2015, Doppler Labs announced a partnership [4] [5] with Coachella Music and Arts Festival promoter Goldenvoice to distribute more than 130,000 pairs of DUBS to festival attendees through the official Coachella welcome box. [6]
Doppler Labs brought on a roster of partners and investors from the entertainment and music industries to support DUBS including Hans Zimmer, [7] Quincy Jones, Tiesto, and Mark Ronson, among others. [8] [9]
Doppler Labs designed DUBS Acoustic Filters to accommodate the need for audio fidelity when listening to music. [10] [11] In 2015, DUBS were awarded the Red Dot Award in Product Design for their "organic design" and "sophisticated technology". [12] [13]
DUBS Acoustic Filters were widely reviewed by media for their ability to protect people's hearing at concerts without sacrificing the fidelity of the music [14] [15] [16] and as suitable accessories for air travel. [17]
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