The Future of Audio Innovation: Where do we go from Here

This article has been modified from its original format that was first published in ComputerWorld. Read the full piece here.

When it comes to listening experiences, we've never had it better - thanks to decades of technological advancements and an insatiable appetite for innovation, we're able to enjoy the highest level of sound quality in history.

Streaming technology has eliminated the historical barriers to accessibility, enabling listeners to access their audio of choice anywhere, at any time. At the same time, virtual surround-sound and 3D-audio technologies, like Dolby Atmos, can transform even the simplest listening environments into a concert hall or professional stadium.

With such incredible developments behind us, we have to ask: has the audio industry innovated itself into a corner?

Carsten Olesen, President of Consumer Audio at HARMAN, shared his insights on innovation with ComputerWorld, as he took a closer look at the history of the audio industry, some of its biggest breakthroughs, and how companies can continue to innovate in areas like quality, sustainability, and AI.

It isn't impossible to overcome the current barriers to innovation. One of the key solutions, according to Carsten, lies in listening to consumers' wants and needs, and their priorities when it comes to audio technologies.

Read Carsten's full article to discover why sound quality must remain a top priority, how collaboration can further sustainable innovation, and what is required to harness the power of AI: https://www.computerworld.dk/art/288311/vaerdi-over-volumen-fremtiden-for-lydinnovation