The Forever Earphone

“Spend hundreds on hi-fi earphones, and they had better last. But even pricey pairs get tossed around like keys. Sleek Audio already started a durability trend with detachable cords that can be replaced if broken. Now its SA7 model is the most hard-wearing overall design we’ve seen.”

 

To read the full article pick up a copy of Popular Science’s May issue or go to: Popsci.com

Sleek Audio’s SA6 Wireless Earphones Earns 5 out of 5 Ratings on Two of the UK’s Biggest Technology Publications

What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision and FIVEFWD tag Sleek Audio’s Kleer wireless earphones as the best available for the serious music listener

Palmetto, Fl. September 16, 2009 – Sleek Audio and Kleer today announced two of the UK’s most respected consumer technology publications awarded the SA6 W-1 in-ear wireless earphones with a perfect five out of five rating. Sleek Audio and Kleer teamed up in 2008 to offer the world’s first high-fidelity earphones that can go from wired, to wireless and back again while offering groundbreaking, CD quality wireless performance.

“Working with Kleer has been a tremendous experience as their technology enabled us to finally offer a true, high-fidelity audio experience without the wires,” said Mark Krywko, CEO of Sleek Audio. “We are very pleased to see the result of two innovative companies coming together to change the way people enjoy the music they love,” added Krywko.

The SA6 W-1 was also awarded the Popular Science “Best of What’s New” Award for 2008 in the gadget category for innovation and the editors at What Hi-Fi? Sound and Vision and FIVEFWD agree with Popular Science’s assessment.

“Begone with your negative thoughts! The combination of squeaky-clean wireless and customised sound reproduction render the Sleeks virtually criticism-proof,” wrote the FIVEFWD reviewer.

“These are the wireless earphones to own,” wrote What Hi-FI? Sound and Vision, the world’s #1 home entertainment buyer’s online buyers guide.

Sleek Audio and Kleer will continue working together as Sleek launches the SA6 v.2, an upgraded version of the award winning SA6. Like all Kleer-based wireless audio products, the SA6 v.2 will be compatible with any product that uses Kleer technology. This means the SA6 v.2 earphones can receive wireless audio from a wide range of Kleer-based transmitters on the go, in the car, or at home.

“With the upcoming release of the SA6 v.2, Sleek Audio is once again demonstrating its wireless audio leadership and ability to expand its high-quality portfolio of wireless earphones that incorporate Kleer technology,” said Steven Humphreys, President & CEO at Kleer. “It is gratifying to see that the Sleek Audio SA6 wireless earbuds are receiving the rave reviews they deserve.”

About Sleek Audio

Sleek Audio is a personal audio company dedicated to creating “Music in Tune with You.” Creators of the first ever acoustically customizable earphones, Sleek Audio are driven from decades of experience in the custom hearing aid and audio industry. Sleek Audio products are designed for high-performance use with all MP3 players including iPod® and Zune®. For more information, visit the company website at www.sleek-audio.com.

Contact:

David Gil

david@sleek-audio.com

941.803.4159

The first custom tuned, wireless compatible earphones that utilize Kleer’s CD quality wireless technology

Palmetto, Fl. June 11, 2009 – Sleek Audio, developer of the SA6 acoustically customizable earphone and recipient of Popular Science’s “Best of What’s New” award in 2008 has announced the launch of their CT6  (custom tuned) custom earphones.

The CT6 is the culmination of combining loudspeaker technology with hearing aid science to create a hand-made, custom tuned, wireless compatible earphone that offers groundbreaking performance, comfort and ESC (Environmental Sound Control).

“Our engineers and product developers have made tens of thousands of custom hearing instruments, and the CT6 is designed to offer anyone from the most adamant audiophile or musician to the frequent flyer and music lover crystal clear sound quality and comfort,” said Mark Krywko, CEO of Sleek Audio. “We went beyond creating a hand-made earphone and inserting a speaker. We’ve improved upon our previous custom model with new designs and still custom tune each earphone for our customers. If they need a little more on the low end because they play the bass guitar or they want it completely neutral for ‘critical’ listening enjoyment, we can do that for them,” added Krywko.

The CT6, like its SA6 in-ear earphone counterpart, can go from wired to wireless and back again thanks to its removable, swivel cables. Using KLEER™ wireless technology the CT6’s offer unprecedented sound quality from a wired and wireless platform. It also offers ESC (Environmental Sound Control) eliminating up to 35db of external noise.

“By taking into account the uniqueness of not only the ear’s external shape, but more importantly its internal acoustics we can offer the same level of performance customers typically pay three times as much for,” added Krywko.

Additionally, customers have options on cable porting, color, earphone transparency and graphic designs.

More information on the Sleek Audio CT6 custom earphones and the process for obtaining ear impressions can be found at www.sleek-audio.com/products/CT6.

About Sleek Audio

Sleek Audio is a personal audio company dedicated to creating “music in tune with you.” Developers of the first ever acoustically customizable earphones, Sleek Audio is driven from decades of experience in the custom hearing aid and audio industry. Sleek Audio products are designed for high-performance use with all MP3players including iPod® and Zune®. For more information, visit the company website at www.sleek-audio.com.

Contact:

David Gil

david@sleek-audio.com

941.803.5515

From hearing aids to earphones

By GRACE GAGLIANO – gagostin@bradenton.com

BRADENTON – As president of Ear Tech Inc., Mark Krywko knows plenty about building and testing custom hearing aids.

After about 33 years in the hearing-aid industry, Krywko is now using his knowledge and resources to build and retail custom earphones that fit with the latest MP3 players.

Krywko and his staff at Bradenton’s Ear Tech Inc. have combined loudspeaker technology with innovative hearing-aid science to invent earphones that users can adjust to meet their hearing needs and preferences.

The earphones sold by Krywko’s other Bradenton-based company, Sleek Audio, come with interchangeable parts that allow users to tweak the bass and treble to desired levels.

Sleek Audio has been selling the earphone systems since January after debuting them at a consumer electronics trade show.

Since then, the earphones – called SA6 – have gained favorable reviews by Popular Science, Wired and Tech Power Up and now have several international distributors that are selling the product.

“This exceeded our expectations as far as how it’s taking off,” said Krywko, chief executive officer of Sleek Audio.

Krywko has been operating Sleek Audio, which has seven employees, out of Ear Tech’s office at 3904 Ninth Ave. W.

By December, Sleek Audio will move into an 8,000-square-foot office in a Palmetto office complex.

“We never thought of preparing this for another facility,” said Krywko, who also plans to expand staff to about 20 employees.

Krywko’s son, Jason, is chief operating officer of Sleek Audio and helps market the product with a public relation’s firm it employees.

The graduate of USF Sarasota-Manatee describes the earphone system as something that works in synch with each individual’s “audio fingerprint.”

The earphone system comes with three bass ports and three treble ports that range in levels from low to high.

The ports plug into the in-ear monitor, letting the users decide what audio components they want to maximize depending on their music playlists or hearing preferences.

“It’s all about finding your audio fingerprint,” Jason Krywko said. “That’s finding what you want out of your music. It enables you to start hearing things you never knew were inside music.”

That includes picking up the sound of a squeaky pedal on a bass drum or a musician turning pages of sheet music.

The device retails online for $249, and the Krywkos recently launched a wireless bundle system that retails for $320.

The wireless earphones come with an adapter that plugs into an MP3 player but gives the user listening capabilities of up to 60 feet without the cable.

Mark Krywko wouldn’t disclose how many sales have been made this year for competition reasons.

However, he said Sleek Audio has contracts with international distributors in China, Japan, Korea, Russia, France, the United Kingdom and New Zealand.

The earphones have about 29-32 decibels of noise reduction compared to other noise canceling headphones that have about 15-20 decibels of reduction, Mark Krywko said.

“These are ideal for business travelers,” Krywko said. “So when you’re sitting in an airplane, it’s like sitting in your own utopia.”

http://www.bradenton.com/business/story/1039121.html

Sleek Audio’s SA6 canalphones generated quite a bit of buzz due to those adjustable acoustics, and if you’ve been wishing on your lucky stars for a wireless interpretation of said headphones, something is clearly going right for you. The outfit has just revealed that a new partnership with KLEER (yes, KLEER) has led to a wireless application for the SA6 and Sleek Customs, which, according to Sleek, is the first wireless technology that could do these drivers justice. The new adornment attaches right to the SA6 earphones to provide “CD quality sound from a wireless platform,” and better still, the SA6’s detachable cable ensures that you can keep on listening with a tether should your battery die in the midst of cordless jamming. The KLEER accessory should be up for pre-order shortly at $120, while a KLEER / SA6 bundle will sell for $299.99. Full release after the break.

A New Standard is Set for Wireless Earphones; Sleek Audio Launches their KLEER Wireless Application for the SA6 and Sleek Customs

Music lovers are freed from the limitations of cords with Sleek Audio’s award winning earphones that offer CD quality digital audio for the ultimate wireless listening experience

Bradenton, Fl. October 08 – Sleek Audio, developer of the award winning SA6 earphones, has teamed with KLEER^TM, the leading wireless audio application developer, to create a wireless audio experience that sets a new standard for audio quality, comfort and flexibility.

Sleek Audio wireless earphones using KLEER technology are a breakthrough in sound quality from a wireless platform. They are the first to offer true, CD quality sound wirelessly through a customizable, ultra-wide balanced armature driver. No detail, range or power is lost as the audio signal travels from the music player to the earphones, allowing listeners to “escape” into their music like never before. They are also the first wireless earphones to resolve battery issues that other wireless systems struggle with. Previous wireless earbuds were rendered useless if the wireless application ran out of power and the listener was out of luck until they could recharge the battery. Thanks to the SA6’s detachable wire, if the wireless application runs out of battery, the original cable can simply be plugged in, and the listener is back in business.

“It’s amazing how far wireless technology has come along over the years. Until KLEER, wireless technology really did not do justice to our SA6’s, but now wireless technology has caught up with the audio side and we can offer wireless earphones that don’t sacrifice sound quality,” said Mark Krywko, CEO of Sleek Audio. “Our earphones are designed to evolve, and allow music lovers to escape into their music by offering unparalleled sound quality, comfort and ESC (Environmental Sound Control). Wireless is the next step in that evolution allowing for more freedom than ever. We’ve tested our wireless SA6’s with the most particular audiophiles we could find, and they couldn’t believe the quality of sound coming from our earphones using a wireless platform, we’ve really set the bar high and are excited to bring this application to music lovers around the world,” added Krywko.

The KLEER wireless system attaches seamlessly to all current and future Sleek Audio products thanks to the proprietary detachable cable that comes standard. It provides up to ten hours of battery life independent of the media player and allows up to four people to listen from a single audio stream with 60 feet of freedom thanks to KLEER’s multi-point Listen in^TM technology.

“Sleek Audio really is a leading innovator in personal audio and after seeing (and listening to) what they had developed with their SA6 earphones we knew we were going to do some incredible work together as two leaders in our respective fields,” said Levent Gun, President & CEO for Kleer . “Sleek Audio really thought of everything when they created their SA6 earphones, and it made it relatively easy for a wireless application to be developed,” added Gun.

The wireless application is available for pre-purchase at www.sleek-audio.com and is currently adaptable to both the SA6 and Sleek Customs.

Four people can now listen to one audio stream using Sleek Audio Wireless Earphones

Bradenton, Fl, June 11, 2008 – Sleek Audio (http://www.sleek-audio.com/), a developer of innovative, high fidelity earphones, and Kleer^TM (http://www.kleer.com/), a fabless semiconductor company focused on wireless audio applications, announces that Sleek Audio will use Kleer technology to develop wireless earbuds that offer CD-quality audio, robust ISM band coexistence and ultra low power consumption. In addition, Kleer’s point to multi-point Listen in^TM technology will be incorporated, which enables up to four people each with a set of Sleek Audio earbuds to simultaneously listen to the same audio stream. All Kleer-based products are fully interoperable, enabling the Sleek Audio earbuds to receive wireless audio from any Kleer-based portable media player.

“It has always been our goal to develop a wireless application that would work seamlessly with all of our earphones and working with Kleer has allowed us to do so without sacrificing sound quality,” said Jason Krywko, VP of Sleek Audio. “With Kleer, wireless technology has finally caught up with the level of quality our earphones provide, and our first demo of our wireless SA6’s at CanJam2008 received incredible reviews. It’s great when audiophiles are blown away, that’s when you know you’ve really done something special.”

“Kleer is very excited to be collaborating with Sleek Audio as it develops its new wireless earphone design,” said Ron Glibbery, VP of Marketing for Kleer. “Sleek Audio has proven that there is a large customer base who is demanding high-quality wireless earphones with extended battery life, ideal for people who want to listen to music at work or at the gym.”

The release date for the Sleek Audio wireless application is currently set for Q4 2008 at which time pricing and distribution will also be announced.

About Sleek Audio

Sleek Audio is a personal audio company dedicated to creating “Music in Tune with You.” Creators of the first ever acoustically customizable earphones, Sleek Audio are driven from decades of experience in the custom hearing aid and audio industry. Sleek Audio products are designed for high-performance use with all MP3players including iPod® and Zune®. For more information, visit the company website at http://www.sleek-audio.com/.

About Kleer

Kleer is a fabless semiconductor company that has developed the first wireless audio technology to combine high quality audio and robust ISM band coexistence with low power consumption to address portable, home and automotive audio markets. Unlike Bluetooth, Kleer’s patented subsampling radio architecture was designed from the ground up to communicate lossless CD-quality digital stereo audio over a robust 2.4GHz radio link, while achieving 10 times the battery life of a comparable Bluetooth solution. Kleer’s Audio LP technology is ideally suited for OEMs of portable audio players, iPod® and other player accessories, home audio/theater systems, earphones, headphones, and speakers. Kleer distributes its products via direct sales in North America, and a distribution channel in Korea and Japan. The Company is headquartered in Cupertino, California with product development facilities in Ottawa, Ontario. For more information, contact the company at 19925 Stevens Creek Blvd. Suite 111, Cupertino, CA, 95014, Tel: 408-973-7255, Fax: 408-973-7256, Email: info@kleer.com, or visit the company web site at http://www.kleer.com/

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For more information

Sleek Audio Contact

Jason Krywko

Tel: (800) 777-7937

Jason@Sleek-Audio.com

 David Gil

Tel: (305) 665-5755

David@ajrpartners.com

Kleer Media Contacts

Verrecchia Group Communications

Marlene Kovac

Tel: (514) 421-1940 x148

Email: marlene@vergroup.com

Susan Verrecchia

Tel: (514) 421-1940 x147

Email: susan@vergroup.com

Kleer Contact

James Elrick

Tel: (613) 287-0989 x 250

jelrick@kleer.com

 

Audiophile community compares the SA6’s with the world’s best in-ear earphones

Bradenton, Fl. Mach 11, 2008 – Sleek Audio, a developer of iPod and other MP3 player earphones, recently became a Premier Sponsor of Head-fi, the world’s largest online community of audiophiles. The sponsorship provides Sleek Audio the opportunity to host threads on their SA6 earphones and answer technical questions for members, which has become increasingly important as discussions on the SA6 have taken on a life of their own after being reviewed by some of Head-fi’s elite members. 

 ”The decision to sponsor Head-fi was an easy one to make, as audiophiles ourselves we have used Head-fi as a source of knowledge and reliable industry information for years,” said Jason Krywko, Executive Vice President of Sleek Audio. “It’s very exciting for us to see some of the same respected audiophiles we have looked to for earphone advice giving our product such high praise and comparing the SA6 to earphones that cost more than four times as much in the Sleek SA6 thread,” added Krywko.

As Sleek Audio hits the market, members of the Head-fi community have already made their mark on the company, offering important suggestions for improving the SA6 even further. As a response, in-part, to the thoughts of some Head-fi members, Sleek developed a new treble tube for higher frequencies, and provided the first set to Head-fiers for trials. Now the new tips are included with all SA6’s.

“For us, Head-fi has been a great resource, and we look forward to continuing to create earphones that allow members to listen to music like never before and post comments such as: ‘George Benson is sounding pretty good right now. Didn’t even know the song Masquerade had a triangle playing on the right side of the stage before. I love this stuff’ – Courtesy of Tom S. (a.k.a. Tstarn06 on Head-fi.),” said Krywko.

About Sleek Audio

Sleek Audio is a personal audio company dedicated to creating “Music in Tune with You.” Go to http://www.sleek-audioreviews.com/ to see the latest news and reviews on the Sleek Audio SA6 in-ear earphones.

About Head-fi.org

Head-Fi.org is the web’s headquarters for discussing (and reading about) high-end personal audio and headphones. Whether you’re looking to find new earphones or earbuds to completely transform your iPod (or other MP3 player), or for a full-blown multi-thousand dollar desktop headphone rig, Head-Fi is where to go. http://www.head-fi.org/

Contact Info:

David Gil

david@ajrpartners.com

305.665.7577

Sleek Audio launches Music in Tune with You with the combination of loudspeaker technology and innovative hearing aid science

LAS VEGAS, 2008 — At this year’s CES show, Sleek Audio launches their SA6 customizable in-ear earphone, bringing music lovers everywhere the opportunity to find their audio fingerprint in meeting room 70347mp at the Sands convention center. Now anyone can customize their audio experience and hear music like never before.

“As technology within the audio industry has evolved, options for listening to advancements in sound quality and clarity have lagged behind, thus limiting listeners’ audio experiences,” said Mark Krywko, President of Sleek Audio . “To address this issue we designed the VQ System ^TM giving people the ability to fine tune their audio experience and get the most out of today’s technologies with our SA6 in-ear earphone. We call this, “finding your audio fingerprint,” added Krywko.

What’s an Audio Fingerprint

Everyone hears music differently, as each individual has a unique audio fingerprint. The diameter and depth of the ear canal is what determines how sounds and music are heard, and these dimensions are different in every ear. With the Sleek Audio SA6 in-ear earphone, for the first time, anyone can customize the frequency response on both the high and low ends of their music directly on their earphones and find their exact audio fingerprint.

SA6 Technology

SA6 technology is made possible by the marriage of loudspeaker technology and hearing aid science with the VQ System – Variable Equalization:

• With interchangeable treble and bass ports, users can directly manipulate frequency response to match their audio fingerprint and truly maximize their audio experience
• Crisp, clear sound from a single ultra-wide band balanced armature driver
• Environmental Sound Control (ESC) allows users to focus on the music, hearing even the slightest details, and escaping from the world around them
• The first earphone to offer detachable swivel cables, giving users options on how they wear their earphones, as well as the ability to add-on future Bluetooth applications

Demonstration and Interview Opportunities at CES

The developers of the SA6 and VQ System will be available in meeting room 70347mp at the Sands convention center with test pairs for trials. Those who visit will have a unique opportunity of having the product inventors walk them through the process of creating the SA6, the inspiration behind its development, as well as the features that set this earphone apart in the personal audio industry.

Media are encouraged to reserve a time to speak with a member of the Sleek Audio team, but un-announced visits are also welcome.

Media Contact:

David Gil

david@ajrpartners.com

office: 305.665.5755

CES on-site cell: 561.252.1132

Meeting room 70347mp at the Sands Convention Center in Las Vegas

Bradenton, Fl., September 20 – You have the latest mp3 player, a carefully selected playlist with your favorite music, but there is still one more very important step to maximizing your audio experience; finding your audio fingerprint. Everyone has a unique audio fingerprint as no two ears are the same; even your right ear hears music and sounds differently from your left. Now, for the first time, anyone can get the most out of their audio devices by listening to music in tune with their ears.  New technology born from decades of audio research and experience now offers listeners the ability to fully customize the sound coming from their personal audio devices, maximizing their listening experience like never before.  

Music listeners have had to search hard to find the best sound for their ears and their music, looking at brand X for the best bass, or company Y for improved treble. Sleek Audio has developed the VQ (Variable Equalization) system, giving listeners the ability to maximize their audio experience by finding their audio fingerprint with a small, comfortable, environmental sound cancelling in-ear earphone. Customize the sound with interchangeable bass and treble ports, maximize comfort with interchangeable multi-sized dual flange tips, or even the wire length with interchangeable cables.

“With today’s recording technology music lovers have the ability to hear music like never before, and spend hundreds of dollars on music and the latest mp3 player, but miss out on so much using basic earbuds or clunky headphones,” said Mark Krywko, President of Sleek Audio. “Those who like getting the most out of their audio devices struggle to find the best balance of highs, and lows, which is why we created an in-ear earphone that provides amazing sound quality and allows the listener to choose the level of treble and bass that matches their ears and their music,” added Krywko.

Check out www.myspace.com/youraudiofingerprint to stay up-to-date on Sleek Audio’s newest applications, such as Bluetooth adaptors, current projects and contest information.

About Sleek Audio

Sleek Audio (SA) is a personal audio device company focused on helping people find their audio fingerprints. Creators of the world’s first fully customizable in-ear earphone using the VQ (Variable Equalization) System, SA is continuing to develop audio products that allow audiophiles, musicians and music lovers to maximize their music experience. http://www.sleek-audio.com/

“Music in Tune with You”

 Contact Info

David Gil

305.665.5755

david@ajrpartners.com