Source: Press Release, Last Accessed: 2023/01/04

xMEMS Labs introduced Montara Plus, their 2nd generation high-res full-range (20Hz to 40KHz) monolithic MEMS micro speaker and well-known iFi and Singularity Audio will be the official DAC/headphone amp technology partners.
At just 64mm³, Montara Plus delivers 120dB SPL at 1kHz and is an ideal full-bandwidth transducer for audiophile-level high-resolution IEMs, creating a path to smaller, lighter, simpler designs without the phase alignment and design complexities of multi-driver implementations.
Montara Plus benefits from the inherent advantages of xMEMS’ solid-state micro speaker technology, namely lightning-fast transient response, near-zero phase shift and ±1° part-to-part phase consistency paving the way to the most natural sounding IEMs with the most accurate time domain music reproduction, the company says.
“The response from the HiFi audio community to xMEMS’ Montara family of Solid-State micro speakers has been tremendous. Audiophiles are quick to appreciate the fast transient response, phase consistency, wide bandwidth, reduced breakup, and precise reproduction from a single, small transducer,” said Mike Housholder, xMEMS VP of Marketing and Business Development. “We’re excited to have iFi and Singularity as launch partners to accelerate the era of solid-state IEMs for HiFi consumers, getting us that much closer to IEM-endgame.”
“iFi Audio is excited to be working with xMEMS as an official DAC/headphone amp technology partner,” said Victoria Pickles, Head of Partnerships for iFi Audio. “xMEMS’ groundbreaking micro speakers offer great potential to push the boundaries of IEM and headphone performance. And our portable audio technologies are uniquely positioned to ensure this potential is fully realized. With specially optimised iFi DAC/headphone amps set for launch in 2023, it’s going to be an xCITING year!”
In that respect, iFi will be presenting the Diablo X alongside Singularity Audio’s In-Ear Monitors. These both feature xMEMs tech to push the boundaries of IEM and headphone performance. Just like the original iDSD Diablo, the Diablo X delivers reference-level sound by using two Burr Brown DAC chips and a 16-core XMOS chip to process the data received via the USB and S/PDIF digital inputs, meaning the Diablo X can handle up to PCM 768, DSD 512, 2xDXD. It also provides full MQA decoding, like its predecessor.
“The decision to design an IEM around xMEMS' technology was obvious from the first moments of listening to their demonstration unit. We were floored by the speed and resolving power offered by their micro speakers and have been thrilled with the application support and guidance that they have provided," said Nicholas Palomarez, CEO of Singularity Audio. "Our upcoming Oni IEM embodies purity in sound and design, and features twin xMEMS drivers enclosed in a titanium shell. The Oni IEM will be revealed at CES and will be available for pre-order early Q1 of 2023.”

For more information: https://xmems.com/, https://ifi-audio.com/, https://www.singularityaud.io/

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