Soen is a leading innovator in miniaturized, high-performance audio solutions. Headquartered in California, the company designs compact and elegant audio products as well as custom engineered embedded solutions with exceptional sound quality

Soen was founded by industry-leading designers, engineers and artisans 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.

Sound. Sculpted.

At Soen, we believe that excellence lies in distilling depth, power, range and fidelity into the smallest possible form without compromise. Our team engineers every minute detail with intent and crafts every component to perform beyond expectation.

We “sculpt” to remove the non-essential, presenting only what is vital for a truly immersive experience.

Guided by this philosophy, we not only empower space constrained consumer electronic devices with best-in-class sound, but also create signature products that deliver unparalleled listening experiences across homes, offices, restaurants, retail and hospitality spaces.

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 at renowned brands like Harman Kardon and JBL. Hari is very passionate about team-building and collaborations to create remarkable products and solutions for real business problems.

VP, Engineering
Glen Walters
California

Glen brings tremendous expertise in forging challenging designs into manufacturable products, guided by strong principles of design economics. Over the course of his distinguished career at Apple, JBL and Harman Kardon, he has led cutting-edge engineering initiatives gaining deep experience across product innovation, design and engineering.

VP, NPI & Manufacturing
Daniel Kissel
Hong Kong, China

With prior experience at Harman Kardon, Daniel brings over more than 2 decades of experience in upholding German standards in Chinese high-volume manufacturing of top-tier consumer electronics products. Daniel is an expert in transducer manufacturing and 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.

Announcements

Soen Products- Acclaimed by Reviewers Worldwide

Soen’s speakers have earned authentic praise from respected reviewers, with GeekDad calling Transit “an audiophile’s portable dream come true” and CNET noting it as “the slickest Bluetooth speaker you've never heard of,” while Cult of Mac highlights its striking industrial design and rich sound. Android Police also found that even much larger speakers struggle to match the crisp bass of the Transit XS. Across expert and real-user reviews, Soen products are consistently recognized for premium sound quality, thoughtful design and impressive performance in portable form factors.

Soen × Aristocrat: Powering World-Class Gaming Audio

Soen partners with Aristocrat, one of the largest and most influential companies in the global gaming and entertainment technology industry, to deliver high-performance audio solutions. The partnership is built on Soen’s strengths in creative R&D, precision engineering, quality of supply and attention to detail, alongside a shared commitment to excellence, professionalism and long-term collaboration. Looking ahead, both teams remain committed to enhancing gaming experiences together and setting even higher benchmarks for sound in entertainment platforms.

Soen to Launch Commercial Audio Products in India in Q3 2026

Building on its success as a trusted embedded audio solutions provider, Soen’s leadership team in California has announced the launch of its first generation of commercial speakers in India in Q3 2026. With millions of units shipped worldwide, Soen brings deep expertise in miniaturization, performance and design to this next chapter. The new portfolio will extend Soen’s high-performance sound into retail spaces, offices, cafés and hospitality environments, enhancing experiences. Designed to integrate seamlessly into modern interiors, these products reflect Soen’s design-led approach to sound.