Urbeats Silicone Tips: Redefining Comfort and Audio Quality

A Breath of Fresh Air for Your Eardrums

People usually use capsule urbeats which will bring strong tension at the moment of plugging into the auditory meatus, cause eardrum discomfort, and harm eardrum after long term wearing. Thus, we propose the design concept of opening pore urbeats silicone tips which can solve the problem of tension to eardrum and can release pressure intensity of sound stage, adjust ambient noise.

When it comes to enjoying our favorite tunes or immersing ourselves in a movie, the last thing we want is discomfort or harm to our eardrums. Traditional capsule urbeats can create an enclosed space when plugged into the auditory meatus, resulting in a large pressure intensity on the eardrum. This can cause discomfort and potentially lead to long-term damage.

Introducing the innovative Urbeats Silicone Tips with open pores. Designed by Qiu Liwei, Shi Xiaoming, and Shao Jian, these silicone tips revolutionize the way we experience sound. By incorporating air pores in the inner wall, they balance the pressure inside and outside the auditory meatus, avoiding pressure differences. This alleviates tension and potential damage to the eardrum, while also releasing the pressure intensity of the sound stage and reducing stimulation.

These breathable silicone tips not only prioritize comfort and safety but also enhance the overall audio quality. The open pore design allows for a more natural and immersive sound experience, while also adjusting ambient noise for a personalized listening experience. Say goodbye to discomfort and hello to a new level of audio enjoyment.

One of the key strengths of the Urbeats Silicone Tips is their versatility. Available in a range of colors and designs, these perforated tips can be easily replaced according to user preference. This provides users with the freedom to customize their listening experience and dispels any concerns about eardrum tension.

The realization of this design is made possible through the use of silicon gel as the primary material. The inner wall of the tips is carefully crafted with a certain number of air pores, ensuring a balanced pressure and enriching the overall aesthetic appeal of the urbeats.

Qiu Liwei, Shi Xiaoming, and Shao Jian, along with their team members Li Jiawei and Jiang Lei, have overcome numerous challenges in the development of the Urbeats Silicone Tips. Deliberating the open pore area and position required extensive analysis and model experiments to ensure both auditory meatus comfort and audio quality.

The project, which started in the summer of 2017 in Wenzhou, was completed in the winter of the same year. The team's research into the use of capsule urbeats and the potential harm they can cause to eardrums laid the foundation for this groundbreaking design.

The Urbeats Silicone Tips have garnered recognition for their ingenuity and contribution to improving quality of life. In 2018, they were awarded the Bronze A' Design Award in the Audio and Sound Equipment Design category. This prestigious accolade is bestowed upon designs that exhibit strong technical and creative skills, incorporating best practices in art, science, design, and technology.

Experience the difference with Urbeats Silicone Tips and rediscover the joy of music without compromising your comfort or audio quality.


Project Details and Credits

Project Designers: Qiu Liwei
Image Credits: Image #1: Designer Li Jiawei, 2017 Image #2: Designer Li Jiawei, 2017 Image #3: Designer Li Jiawei, 2017 Image #4: Designer Li Jiawei, 2017 Image #5: Designer Li Jiawei, 2017
Project Team Members: Designer: Qiu Liwei Designer: Shi Xiaoming Designer: Shao Jian Designer: Li Jiawei Designer: Jiang Lei
Project Name: urbeats tips
Project Client: Qiu Liwei


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