OIO Brings Maximum Audio Experience to iPad Air 2 Users in Kickstarter Launch for Amp iPad Speaker Case

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Oct. 21, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- OIO, a design-driven lifestyle products company, today announced the launch of a Kickstarter campaign to fund Amp, the iPad Speaker Case. Amp combines premium audio technology with the protective benefits of an iPad case to deliver an exceptional portable sound experience unmet by today's product offerings. Consumers seeking the lifestyle benefits of a sleek, modern iPad protective case need not surrender to weak audio performance. With a focus on personal and shared cinema entertainment, Amp delivers impressive, clean sound with integrated portability, through a refined, premium design that completely transforms the portable movie, video, and music experience.

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OIO's mission from the start has been to design Amp with a focus on marrying portability with exceptional sound using high quality materials in a premium design. The OIO design team – responsible for product designs for companies including LG Electronics, Hoover, and Samsung – spent over two years exploring every aspect of the technology and design required to produce the best audio experience for iPad Air fans.

Your World Amplified.™
Amp gives users a dramatically enhanced audio experience with room-filling sound by incorporating flat electromagnetic speaker technology with high-tech resin fiber and large but thin honeycomb acoustic panels which span the entire height of the iPad screen. Doubling as part of the protective case, the substantial speakers fold out into position - left and right of the iPad Air screen. Through speaker location, amplifier technology, and advanced, digital sound processing, Amp delivers stereo and spatial imaging like no other integrated case/speaker solution available today - completely drawing the user into a commanding performance.

Sound and Design Harmony
Amp's rechargeable battery and Bluetooth wireless 4.0 technology provide seven hours of audio playback and contribute to the clean, wireless design. The technology and design of the elegant, low profile speakers enable Amp to produce audio output that is louder than many Bluetooth speakers available on the market today to allow full audio/video immersion. The protective case features a sleek design with brushed aluminum edges and an adjustable aluminum stand with dampened torque hinges to offer a variety of angles for optimal movie watching.

"Users no longer need to settle for subpar iPad sound because our team set out to create the new standard for portable iPad audio with a new extremely low profile yet powerful speaker system," said OIO CEO Gregg Davis.  "Amp uses technology unlike any other to deliver incredible sound quality from an elegant, unobtrusive case which enhances any experience with an iPad Air."

Key technology features of Amp include:

• Wireless Bluetooth 4.0
• Resin fiber honeycomb acoustic panels (4.7" x 7.5")
• 36.7mm diameter electromagnetic drivers
• Elastomeric acoustic suspension system
• High output audio 96 dB with true stereo separation (double the volume of most Bluetooth audio players)
• 2000 mAh lithium ion rechargeable battery lasts seven hour per charge
• Microfiber fabric protection front and rear acoustic panels
• Anodized aluminum speaker frames and stand
• Calibrated smooth-glide hinges for high/low angle screen position and dampened folding acoustic panels
• Access to all iPad Air and iPad Air 2 controls, jacks, and camera
• Speaker auto-shut off when closed

The design of the Amp follows over 69 million iPads sold since iPad Air was introduced in November 2013. Additionally, with over 210 million people owning an iPad, the Presson-Universal Survey reports 75 percent of them will purchase a case for it. Amp provides a solution for these customers who, according to the Presson-Universal Survey, look for ease of use, portability, and high sound quality as the top three qualities in speakers for their iPads.

OIO chose Kickstarter for a funding source to include its customers in the process of launching a product designed to fill a void in their lives. Backers and contributors earn rewards for their loyalty and interest in helping Amp come to life in their hands – wherever they may go.

Pricing & Availability
The Amp Kickstarter project aims to raise $50,000 in funding over its 50 day campaign with a goal to begin distributing the product for the holiday season. Project backers earn access to the product before its formal release along with exclusive customized accessories and a range of discounts. Once shipped to market, Amp will be available both online and in-store. Retail price of the Amp iPad Speaker Case will be $249.

To find out more or to contribute to the project, visit https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/greggdavis/amp-for-ipad-air-2tm-and-ipad-airtm.

About OIO
OIO was created by the passion and goal of three people who met through their mutual work together at design and innovation consulting organization Design Central  in Columbus, OH – the team wanted to build a superior audio product. Gregg Davis, Todd Macy, and Tim Friar designed, engineered, and strategized in creating the Amp iPad Speaker case. The company aims to develop unique products that enhance audio quality without sacrificing portability. For more information please visit: www.oioworld.com.

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OIO
Gregg Davis
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