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Ultra-thin speakers produce ultra-thin sound?
Ultra-thin speakers produce ultra-thin sound?
Engineers in the UK are developing a new speaker technology that will completely change the way we look at speakers. Flat, flexible loudspeakers, or FFL, were originally designed using tin foil and baking paper. Since then, it's been fine-tuned using layers of flexible laminates, but they're ...
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Scientists Build Ultrathin Speakers That Look Suspiciously Like Tin Foil [Speakers]
Gizmodo — ... vibrating.) So how can this thing create deep bass? Admittedly, the company site only promotes the technology for use in cars and conference rooms, presumably as some kind of teleconferencing system. It's really really hard not to just call BS on this, especially with those hilariously serious pictures. Anyhow, stay tuned, because if they ever release something that looks like actual hardware, I'll be sure to write more about it. [PhysOrg and BBCNews via DVice] ...

Ultra-Thin Speakers
Gadget Venue — ... later this year said, “The sound produced by FFLs can be directed straight at its intended audience. The sound, volume and quality does not deteriorate as it does in conventional speakers which means that public announcements in passenger terminals could be clearer, crisper and easier to hear.” It will be interesting to see if this technology does take off as it looks rather handy as it gives the option of concealing your speakers if needed. Via: DVice ...

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Flat-panel speakers are nothing new, but a new version of the tech could one day replace boomy public address systems with hidden speakers that produce easier-to-hear audio in large spaces. Under development at the University of Warwick, FFL ("flat flexible loudspeaker") speakers are ...
Ultra thin speakers, sound of the futureGizmo Watch
This may not rank up there with flying cars and intelligent robots, but the Flat, Flexible Loudspeakers (FFL) sound pretty awesome. These paper-thin speakers made of flexible laminates can be put nearly anywhere, thanks to their flexibility and size. Also, the developer Warwick Audio ...