HIGHLIGHTS OF THE PAST 50 YEARS
Brennan Akins
In 1958, the first stereo headphones were created by Koss; due to their easy transportability they instantly became popular among musicians as well as listeners, with other companies quickly copying the Koss design.
In 1976, Beyer developed the first electrostatic headphones—headphones that didn't create sound through contact and created a cleaner sound.
In 1979, Sony developed the Walkman, creating a much smaller and portable design to complement their new portable audio device.
In 1989, Bose developed noise cancelling headphones for pilots in airplanes, which were later made available for commercial use.
In 1998, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group released some prototypes of short-range wireless technology used in Bluetooth headpieces today.
In 2001, Apple released their iPod & the iconic earbuds—small headphones designed to fit inside the ear without a strap.
In 2006, Sony applied for a patent for body-wired headphones, which used the body to transmit headphone signals—a wireless system without interference from signals.
In 1958, the first stereo headphones were created by Koss; due to their easy transportability they instantly became popular among musicians as well as listeners, with other companies quickly copying the Koss design.
In 1976, Beyer developed the first electrostatic headphones—headphones that didn't create sound through contact and created a cleaner sound.
In 1979, Sony developed the Walkman, creating a much smaller and portable design to complement their new portable audio device.
In 1989, Bose developed noise cancelling headphones for pilots in airplanes, which were later made available for commercial use.
In 1998, the Bluetooth Special Interest Group released some prototypes of short-range wireless technology used in Bluetooth headpieces today.
In 2001, Apple released their iPod & the iconic earbuds—small headphones designed to fit inside the ear without a strap.
In 2006, Sony applied for a patent for body-wired headphones, which used the body to transmit headphone signals—a wireless system without interference from signals.
Resources
Random History | A History of Headphones, 2012. Viewed 7/19/2012. http://www.randomhistory.com/2008/08/20_headphones.html.
Bose | About Bose - Milestones, 2012. Viewed 7/20/2012.
http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/about/milestones/index.jsp.
Beyer Dynamic | Once & Today, 2012. Viewed 7/20/2012.
http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/company/once-today.html
Bose | About Bose - Milestones, 2012. Viewed 7/20/2012.
http://www.bose.com/controller?event=VIEW_STATIC_PAGE_EVENT&url=/about/milestones/index.jsp.
Beyer Dynamic | Once & Today, 2012. Viewed 7/20/2012.
http://north-america.beyerdynamic.com/company/once-today.html
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