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RippleBuds is the world’s smartest Bluetooth earbuds equipped with an in-ear microphone system.
With RippleBuds’ innovative Noise Blocking Technology, users can exclude ambient noise and clearly be heard/understood, even in the nosiest environments.
You can also listen listen to music with these small, powerful audiophile earbuds that allow you to hear more of your favorite song, less of outside noise! Easily switch in-between phone conversations and work meetings without the hassle of dangling wires.
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Ripplebuds At A Glance
RippleBuds is an innovative departure from the traditional headset.
Tiny, but powerful, RippleBuds provides maximum comfort with a minimal profile.
RippleBuds captures the human voice from the ear.
RippleBuds’ Noise Blocking Technology reduces ambient noise by about 30 decibels, allowing your voice to be heard clearly even when you’re in an extremely noisy environment.
RippleBuds has a great competitive edge when it comes to strepitous environments.
Our Noise Blocking Technology physically intercepts ambient noise due to the non-traditional positioning of the RippleBuds in-ear microphone.
With RippleBuds’ wireless feature your hands are free.
RippleBuds allows you to listen to music and have crystal-clear conversations while driving, cleaning, commuting, exercising, and performing the active tasks your busy life brings. Another prime feature: no more tangling wires.
The "bud" itself lasts about 5 hours talking time.
A fully charged recharging capsule provides 3 (for stereo) and 6 (for mono) cycles of full recharges to the buds.
With RippleBuds there’s no need to search for a power outlet while on-the-go
As ambient noises are minimized, the voice command function on your device will perform more efficiently.
Ask your smartphone Intelligent Assistant questions with complete accuracy.
RippleBuds is an innovative departure from the traditional headset. Tiny, but powerful, RippleBuds provides maximum comfort with a minimal profile.
RippleBuds comes with five sizes of ear-pads to provide maximum fit for users of all sized ear canals. Additionally, RippleBuds are sweat-proof and ear-pads are washable, making RippleBuds perfect for fitness-enthusiasts.
There’s no need to blast music to overcome a loud environment. RippleBuds' three fin ear-pad design significantly reduces ambient noise while listening to music, preserving your precious hearing.
RippleBuds has a great competitive edge when it comes to strepitous environments. Our Noisy Blocking Technology physically intercepts ambient noise around the user due to the non-traditional positioning of the RippleBuds microphone. Upon realizing the voice is emitted through the mouth AND ear, the RippleBuds' team placed a microphone in the human ear to effectively eliminate all sounds besides the voice. By doing this, we found an original way to capture the human voice from an entirely new source. This amounted in the birth of RippleBuds and the discovery of an innovative solution for modern-day communication.
Entrepreneurs and Working Professionals: With your busy on-the-go life, you can have meetings and conduct business calls wherever you are.
Automobile Drivers: Block traffic noises and music when talking on the phone. RippleBuds can also enhance voice command while driving and allows you to be hands free.
Cyclists: Due to RippleBuds’ Noisy Blocking Technology, the sound of wind is intercepted allowing cyclists to talk and ride.
City Commuters: No matter how many people surround you on the subway, conversations are crystal-clear.
Service Workers: Being on-duty leaves you in boisterous environments. When critical situations arise, RippleBuds allows your every word to be heard.
Intensive Labor Workers: There’s nothing louder than a construction site, a plane taking off, or a crowd of cheering fans. RippleBuds allows you to listen to music and have conversations no matter what type of environment you work in.
Call Center Representatives: With multitudes of people conducting calls at the same time, call center staff members could greatly benefit from RippleBuds.
Athletes: Workout and go to practice with RippleBuds. Our product is sweat-proof and our ear-pads are washable.
Sailors and Beach Goers: No more worrying about ocean wind overpowering your voice- we’ve got your back.
Social Butterflies: Save your voice (and your sanity) – there’s no longer a need to shout when you’re trying to find your friends at a major event or raging party. RippleBuds allows you to clearly communicate despite loud music, large crowds, and cheering fans!
(1) RippleBuds
Microphone:
Customized Condenser Microphone
In-Ear Style
Directional Characteristic: Bi-directional
Frequency range: 100Hz ~ 16KHz
Output Impedance: 2kΩ
Speaker:
Impedance: 16 Ω at 1KHz
Output sound : 92.7db +- 3dB at 1KHz
Bandwidth : 20hz ~ 20khz
Bluetooth:
Dual Mode Bluetooth 4.1 Audio compatibility with classic Bluetooth devices (A2DP profile, CSR aptX® audio codec)
Wireless Range: 30 feet / 10 meters
Compatibility:
Compatible with any Smartphone, computer, and/or tablet that has Bluetooth and communication functions built-in
Battery (expected):
Lithium-ion 55mAh battery, rechargeable
Standby time:110 hours
Talking time: 5 hours - Charging time less than 2 hours
Charging: Micro USB Recharging capsule: 310mAh - provides 6 full recharges for the mono unit and 3 full recharges for the stereo (as there are two units to recharge)
Ear-Pads:
Material: Silicon
5 different sizes: 11mm, 12mm, 13mm, 14mm and 15mm in diameter
Washable
Materials:
Earbuds: PC Plastic
Ear-pads: Silicone
Charging unit: Aluminum, PC & PP Plastic
Technical Specifications:
Earbud Body Dimensions: D0.658 inch x L1.043 inch (D17.4 X L26.5mm)
Weight: 0.0099 pounds (4.5g) for one bud
Fit Style: In ear Ultra lightweight, sweat-proof
While traveling, RippleBuds CEO, Shin Dusik, constantly found himself on the phone in noisy, public places, making his conversations very difficult, personally and professionally. After losing a client to an inaudible phone meeting and having conversations cut short with multiple family members and friends, Shin decided it was time to create a solution for this common problem.
While at an exhibition in 2005, Shin (accidentally) discovered a small portion of the voice comes out of the ear when we speak. From there, he discovered placing a microphone in the ear effectively eliminates all sound besides the voice. Shin realized if someone could develop a microphone small enough to fit in the ear, phone conversations could finally be clear.
In 2012, as small, functioning components became available to market, Shin quit his job and developed a team to design unique earbuds that eased the growing pains of modern day, on-the-go communication. By replacing the mouthpiece found in most headsets with a microphone that fits invisibly inside the ear, RippleBuds was born.
Today, we have 115 registered and pending patents across various IPs in at least nine countries.
The RippleBuds’ team is thrilled to introduce Shin’s innovative solution to you and your ears.
The RippleBuds team is composed of talented experts with skillsets, experience, and knowledge in a wide-array of fields. Collectively, we have 115 registered and pending patents on IP in nine countries at this time.
Risks & Challenges
This is RippleBuds' first product launch and we are dedicated to making it a great one for all of our backers. However, as we are managing shipping and delivery for the first time, we know there is potential for delays and logistic snafus.
We are confident that we will be able to produce and deliver RippleBuds as outlined in our timeline for several reasons:
1. We have experts on our team who have over 20 years of experience in hardware manufacturing.
2. RippleBuds has a factory and production facilities secured in Shenzhen, China.
3. We’ve already produced working models of RippleBuds using our current facilities and are prepared to scale our operation to meet the backer demand.
Our team deeply understands this campaign is an opportunity to establish a passionate customer base. It is our mission to leave our backers completely satisfied with our product and service!
FAQS
Are there other earbuds like this available?
Currently, we are the only one company to produce earbuds which you can speak trough the ear. To prevent from other companies to imitate our products, we have filed many patents and intellectual properties in number of countries.
Do I really need two RippleBuds or can I just get one?
You can always use just one RippleBuds. If you are a music lover and want to listen to music in stereo, then go for stereo.
What colors do RippleBuds come in?
They come in two colors; "Black" and "Silver (recharging capsule) & White (earbuds)"
Can you exercise with RippleBuds?
Absolutely, as the earbuds is sweat proof, the users can enjoy music while they are exercising. Also the earpads are washable, they can remove it from the earbuds and wash it after sweaty exercise.
How secure are RippleBuds in-ear?
As we provide 5 sizes of earpads, the users can find the ones that fit the best to their ear sizes. In addition, the 3 fins on the earpads will further prevent the earbuds to fall out of your ears.
Can I connect RippleBuds with my car’s Bluetooth system?
No, but you can connect RippleBuds to your phone and use it while driving.
If RippleBuds are wireless, how does it connect with my phone?
To connect RippleBuds to your phone, you will need to enable Bluetooth mode and press and hold the power button on RippleBuds. You will hear a voice "pairing mode" from the earbud. Once RippleBuds is displayed on your phone, you can tap on it to pair RippleBuds to your phone.
Are RippleBuds compatible with iPhones and Androids?
Yes, RippleBuds are compatible with any device as long as they are Bluetooth enabled.
How are RippleBuds powered?
RippleBuds are powered by a micro USB cable that plugs into a regular power outlet.
Will RippleBuds work for people who are hearing impaired?
No. However, it is possible to prevent hearing impairment. Many people suffer from hearing impairment due to exposure to high levels of noise/music for extended period of time. Our specially designed earpads will reduce the external noises going into the user’s ear so the user don’t have to increase the volume too much to compensate from losing the sound by the external noises.
Does RippleBuds use Bone Conduction?
RippleBuds does not use Bone Conduction microphone or speaker. Our specially designed microphones in RippleBuds will capture the ACTUAL VOICE leaking though the ear canal. We don’t capture vibrations from the skull bone. Therefore, the voice quality of RippleBuds is much better than the Bone Conduction devices on the market. Also our patented technology will prevent echoing and howling to occur even though they are installed closely in the tiny little earbuds together. Thus we can use sound speaker next to the microphone.
How loud are RippleBuds?
Output sound : 92.7dB +- 3dB at 1KHz
Can you listen to music with RippleBuds?
Absolutely. While not using RippleBuds for talking you can use RippleBuds to enjoy music wirelessly.
Who are RippleBuds designed for?
RippleBuds are designed for people who value clear communication.
RippleBuds can benefit people including: Car drivers, Cyclists, City Commuters, Military members, Police officers, Firefighters, Security guards, Construction/Factory workers, Airport employees, Event workers, Call Center Representatives, Concert-goers, Entrepreneurs and Working Professionals, Athletes, Sailors, and Beach Goers
In functionality and technology, is buying two Mono Ripplebud units the same as buying one set of Stereo Ripplebuds?
No, it is not the same. Even though you purchase two Mono RippleBuds units, you can’t use them both at the same time to listen to music in stereo. You can only listen to music in stereo with the Stereo RippleBuds units.
What is your warranty?
We have a standard 1 year manufacturer’s limited warranty. RippleBuds warrants manufacturing defects and workmanship during this time. If there is any defect during the warranty period, we will repair the product for free of charge or exchange the product with a new product.
Is the voice from the ear the same as the voice from the mouth?
Since RippleBuds doesn’t have an outside microphone, our specially designed in-ear microphone picks up the voice directly from the ear excluding the surrounding noise. The voice from the ear is bit different to the voice from the mouth. The voice from the ear has lower frequency response. But we already developed a firmware built into to the unit to enhance the sound quality.
Will the left or right RippleBuds work alone for the stereo type?
Yes, either left or right earbud will work alone.
What about patents?
Our team members have put 4 years of hard work and research into these technologies and filed around 100 patents and other intellectual properties in 9 countries to protect our technology. Most of the patents are related to the core technologies which can reduce the echo and howling when the speaker and microphone are placed closely together in the tiny earbuds.
How do I know if RippleBuds fits into my ear?
We provide five different sizes of earpads to make sure that RippleBuds fits into your ear. We have tested our earpads with many different sizes of the ear models and used various materials to see which one would be the best for the earpad. You can try the different sizes and choose the one that fits you best.
What can I do if I lose the earpad?
You can purchase another earpad on our website or our dealer shops.
How long can I listen to music or talk on the phone on one charge?
The earbud unit itself lasts for 5 hours of talking/listening time and 110 hours of standby time.
What is the battery life and the capacity?
For the mono type, recharging capsule will provide 6 cycles of recharges to the earbud, allowing 35 hours of talking time on the go when you carry fully recharged earbud and the capsule.
For the stereo type, recharging capsule will provide 3 cycles of recharges to the earbuds (as there are 2 units to recharge), allowing 20 hours of talking time on the go when you carry fully recharged earbud and the capsule.
The battery capacity of earbud itself is 55 mAh.
The battery capacity of the recharging capsule is 310 mAh.
How can I recharge RippleBuds?
Place the earbuds in the recharging capsule. If the recharging capsule has some power left, the capsule will recharge the earbuds as soon as the buds are placed in the capsule. If the capsule is flat on battery, you can connect the capsule with the enclosed micro USB cable to recharge both the earbuds and the capsule.
How long does it take to recharge RippleBuds?
It takes less than two hours to recharge both the earbuds and the recharging capsule.
Can I pair RippleBuds to more than one device?
Yes, you can. To pair your RippleBuds, you need to enable Bluetooth mode and press and hold the power button on the earbud, you will hear a voice "pairing mode" from the earbud. Once RippleBuds is displayed you can tap on it to pair RippleBuds to your device.
You can do this with other device to pair it as long as the RippleBuds you are trying to pair is not connected to the other device.
How much is the shipping and handling?
We provide FREE shipping to USA, Canada, China, Hong Kong and South Korea. A fee of $20 USD will be charged for all the countries.
Delivery of rewards/perks are subject to best efforts and not guaranteed.
Get Mono RippleBuds and Mono-Charging Capsule / Includes: (1) Earbud with (1) Mono-recharging capsule and (5) Different sizes of the ear-pads, (1) USB Recharging Cable, (1) Manual / Colors: Choose from Black bud with Black recharging unit or White bud with Silver recharging unit. / $20 shipping fee to worldwide
40 claimed
Ships worldwide.
Stereo RippleBuds
$179 USD
Get Stereo RippleBuds and Stereo-Recharging Capsule / Includes: (2) Earbuds with (1) Stereo-recharging capsule and (5) Pairs of different sizes of the ear-pads, (1) USB Recharging Cable, (1) Manual / Colors: Choose from Black buds with Black recharging unit or White buds with Silver recharging unit/$20 shipping fee to worldwide