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Podcast: Headphones 3.0 Will Go Beyond Audio

Apps for your ears are coming. Gary Spittle, Founder & CEO of Sonical is creating the next generation of headphones and earphones.

Brian Mitchell

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September 2, 2025

Brian Mitchell, eCoustics Founder discusses the future of audio with Gary Spittle, Founder & CEO of Sonical. Gary believes we’ve only scratched the surface of what’s possible with the next generation of earphones. Although the form factor of in-ear headphones may not change, wireless earbuds can effectively become ear computers, which can open up a new world of possibilities.

Sponsor: This episode is sponsored by Shure. Check out the MV7 podcast mic and SRH440A headphones used by Brian in this episode.

Learn more about Sonical at: https://www.sonical.ai

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