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2009 Innovations Award-Winning ACOUSTIBUDS TM Adapters - A Quantum Leap Forward in Fit, Function and Acoustics of Earbuds |
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Wednesday, 10 December 2008 19:00 |
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Burton Technologies, a global developer of specialty product solutions, announces today recognition for ACOUSTIBUDS® Earphone Adapters, winners of the Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award. Unveiled at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) Press Preview in New York City in November ACOUSTIBUDS® dramatically improve the acoustic quality, fit and functionality of earphones sold with iPods, iPhones and most MP3 players. "We're pleased and grateful to be acknowledged as innovators in Design and Engineering", said John Burton begin_of_the_skype_highlighting end_of_the_skype_highlighting, company owner. "ACOUSTIBUDS® represent a quantum leap forward in the fit and function of earbuds, and solve a problem that I've long struggled with as an athlete and audiophile." In the category of Headphones, ACOUSTIBUDS® received 2009 Innovations Honoree distinction for the following features: -- Pliable material Conforms to the ear for improved comfort and fit. Flexible fins proportioned to maintain contact and stay in the ear, even with heavy activity and perspiration -- Fins provide multi-barrier acoustic seal for unparalleled sound isolation and bass delivery, twin Cone Core delivers high fidelity by better directing sound waves inside the ear canal -- Precision molded from hypoallergenic silicone rubber, best in class tear strength for outstanding durability, elastic band mounting feature securely fits most earphones The Innovations 2009 Design and Engineering Award honors excellence in product design for the year's most cutting edge technology. Endorsed by the Industrial Designers Society of America and sponsored by the CEA, winners are selected by a panel of industry experts in engineering, design and journalism. The 2009 CES International is in Las Vegas from January 8-11 (Burton Technologies Innovations Pod #IP229 Sands) The ACOUSTIBUDS® retail package includes 2 sizes of noise-isolating earphone adapters and storage pouches, available in white or black, can be purchased on-line at Amazon.com at an introductory price of only $12.99 ($19.99 list). Since 1994 Burton Technologies has developed and licensed innovative product and technology solutions for global manufacturers in specialized sectors. Burton Technologies recently entered the market as a supplier of portable electronics accessories, with ACOUSTIBUDS® as its flagship product.
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