Soen

Sound & Design in Concert

SOEN is the leading innovator of miniaturized high-performance audio solutions. Based in California, the company provides the most compact and elegant audio products including portable speakers and soundbars. SOEN was founded by industry leading designers, engineers and craftsmen brought together by their passions to create the world's finest audio products.

While advents in digital music and miniaturization of electronic devices have revolutionized personal entertainment, SOEN founders felt the existing audio technologies were failing to provide good sound from smaller form factors. The design and quality of most incumbent products was also quite clutter-some. Inspired by music and driven for perfection, the SOEN team embarked on a mission to enrich lives with superior technologies and best-in-class products.

SOEN audio technologies empower space constrained consumer electronic devices including tablets, computers and TVs with best-in-class sound. SOEN Premium Sound systems employ multiple unique and ground breaking audio technologies to provide an immersive experience for movie watching or music listening. These premium audio systems deliver vibrant, fuller and richer sound from amazingly small spaces.
Soen

Advanced Technologies for Enhanced Entertainment

SOEN audio wizards have developed cutting-edge technologies that deliver stunning sound from amazingly small spaces. This miniaturization of high-performance enables SOEN designers to create compact and beautiful products. With a magical synthesis of design and performance, SOEN products provide an unparalleled immersive experience.

Founders

CEO
Hari Seedhar
California

A toolmaker by training,, Hari’s been at the forefront of innovation for a broad range of products from semiconductors, power tools, appliances to high-end audio products for global brands. Hari is very passionate about team-building and collaborations to create remarkable products and solutions for real business problems.

VP, Engineering
Glen Walters
California

Tremendous experience at forging challenging designs into manufacturable products while applying principles of design economics. Glen has performed cutting edge engineering during his glorious career with Apple, JBL and harman/kardon.

VP, NPI & Manufacturing
Daniel Kissel
Hong Kong, China

Upholding German standards in Chinese high-volume manufacturing of top tier consumer electronics products for over a decade. Daniel is an expert in all areas of audio product development, mastering robust manufacturing and cost effective execution.

Advisors

Advisor, Creative
Vishal Bhardwaj
Mumbai

Vishal Bhardwaj is an Indian film director, screenwriter, producer, music composer and playback singer. He is known for his work in Hindi cinema, and is the recipient of eight National Film Awards and a Filmfare Award. Bhardwaj made his debut as a music composer with the children's film Abhay (1995), and received wider recognition with his compositions in Gulzar's Maachis (1996). He received the Filmfare R. D. Burman Award for New Music Talent for the latter. He went on to compose music for the films Satya (1998) and Godmother (1999). For the latter, he garnered the National Film Award for Best Music Direction.

Advisor, Technology
Dr. Detlef Teichner
Frankfurt

Dr. Teichner served as CTO of Harman/XSYS Division, Becker Automotive Systems GmbH, Germany. He was with North American Philips Corporation, Briarcliff Manor, NY, and Thomson Multimedia, Villingen, Germany, where he developed systems for Consumer Electronics applications, including MPEG technology. In 1996, Dr. Teichner became Managing Director of XSYS in Villingen. Since 1998 a company of Harman International, the XSYS GmbH develops systems for information, communication and entertainment in automobiles, including MPEG streaming via optical networks. He received his engineering degree and his Ph.D. at the Technical University of Braunschweig in 1984 and 1989, respectively.

Advisor, Acoustics
Norman Gerkinsmeyer
Ulm, Germany

Norman Gerkinsmeyer is an Acoustic Wizard when it comes to pushing the boundaries on high-fidelity sound output in very practical applications, with scores of patents under his belt. Since 1982 he has designed and developed numerous disruptive loudspeakers, chassis technologies and complete audio solutions for the automotive, lifestyle, Home automation, HiFi and pro audio industry. Norman’s work has been adopted by industry leading automotive manufacturers.

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