Developed by Kyocera, the Smart Sonic Sound speakers are hailed as the world's slimmest, measuring just 1mm thick. Manufactured using a plastic film and a special "piezoelectric" element, they are said to be able to match traditional speakers in terms of reproducible volume despite the sleek and lightweight design.
This ultra-thin speaker technology has been incorporated into LG's curved OLED TV, allowing the Korean company to produce a svelte screen with a side profile of just 4.8mm thin. Meanwhile, Kyocera is exploring more applications for its slim speakers and is working at making them even thinner and lighter.
Interestingly, electrostatic speakers, such as the Martin Logan Summit X, also operate on a somewhat similar principle by using a plastic sheet coated with a conductive material. The Summit X is retailing at around US$21,000 a pair.
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