QuarterWave - Bluetooth Transmission Line Speakers

A project in Houston, TX by SMARTWOOD ACOUSTICS
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Brilliant sound and classy appearance paired with Bluetooth technology designed with the music listener in mind.
Backers: 236
Average Pledge Per Backer: $214

Funded: $50,498 of $10,000
Dates: Aug 6th -> Oct 3rd (59 days)
Project By: SMARTWOOD ACOUSTICS
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Latest News

FINAL DAY UPDATE - SURVEY INFO, SHIPPING, COLOR VOTING

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Today is the LAST DAY of the QuarterWave Kickstarter campaign! For those of you who were here from day one, and those of you who just signed up, I want to THANK YOU ALL for supporting and sharing the QuarterWave project. PLEASE continue to SHARE for... (Read More)

A FEW NOTES - 4 MORE DAYS!

September 22nd - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU again for your continued support and help SHARING the QuarterWave! We can't do this without YOU! Just a few quick notes as we head into the final few days of the campaign: COLOR VOTING: If you haven’t voted for the additional color choice... (Read More)

Shipping my QuarterWave

September 19th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

[VIDEO] iPad rumors, Oculus VR-LSD, QuarterWave update

September 18th - via: digitaltrends.com
Here’s an update on a kickstarter project that audiophiles like myself are eagerly anticipating. The QuarterWave, a gorgeous concoction of wood, metal, and glass from SmartWood, goes beyond the normal fare, amounting to a truly unique piece of audio gear. The QuarterWave has a secret weapon: a cost of around half of its original price tag, available for a crazy-low $249. (Read More)

>200 QuarterWave Backers!

September 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We hit another awesome milestone this week reaching over 200 Backers! I wanted to share the news and THANK YOU for your tremendous support! The QuarterWave also received some great press from Digital Trends yesterday which you can check out and... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL #5 – ONE-TOUCH NFC

September 14th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU for your continued support throughout the QuarterWave campaign!We are excited to close in on STRETCH GOAL #4 so we can include a handy wireless remote with YOUR QuarterWave. As we head towards STRETCH GOAL #4 we want to keep the momentum... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL #3 IN SIGHT

September 7th - via: kickstarter.com
With STRETCH GOAL #3 in sight I wanted to THANK YOU for your awesome support and provide a quick update on the COLOR VOTING. Please keep the votes coming and SHARE the QuarterWave project to help us pass STRETCH GOAL #3. SHARE ON FACEBOOK BY... (Read More)

MORE STRETCH GOALS - LET'S KEEP IT GOING

September 4th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU ALL for your amazing support throughout this campaign! After quickly closing in on our first two STRETCH GOALS I'm excited to announce a couple more to make your REWARD even better. Stretch Goal $35k: If you're connecting more than just... (Read More)

SMARTWOOD ACOUSTICS Makes Beautiful Music with the QuarterWave

September 2nd - via: best-crowdfunding-websites.com
SMARTWOOD ACOUSTICS and Kickstarter are running a dynamic crowdfunding campaign that’s already met its first stretch goal, thanks to the popularity of the QuarterWave, a handcrafted Bluetooth speaker system designed to produce a full-range quality sound. Exemplary product design and quality wood combine with Bluetooth speakers to deliver sound the way you’re meant to hear it. (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL #2 HERE WE COME!

August 31st - via: kickstarter.com
YOU ARE AWESOME! As we quickly approach STRETCH GOAL #2 you will soon have an additional color choice to select from for YOUR QuarterWave! Don’t worry if you selected the “Natural” or “Espresso” Reward and want to change your mind, at the... (Read More)

QuarterWave Layered Bluetooth Speaker

August 30th - via: instash.com
The team at Smartwood Acoustics are back with a hot new Bluetooth speaker, layered in construction and conveniently designed for the best possible sound and aesthetic. What makes the QuarterWave so unique is that it’s a handcrafted Bluetooth speaker system which implements an acoustic transmission line enclosure designed to produce full-range quality sound. (Read More)

>100 QuarterWave Backers!

August 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We hit an awesome milestone this weekend reaching over 100 Backers! I just wanted to share the news and THANK YOU again for making the QuarterWave a reality and helping spread the word! Thanks! Cary  (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL #2 - COLOR VOTE UPDATE

August 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Just a quick update on the color voting for STRETCH GOAL #2. If you haven’t voted yet you still have plenty of time before the campaign ends to get your vote in. Help us get to STRETCH GOAL #2 by SHARING the QuarterWave project wherever you... (Read More)

STRETCH GOAL #1 FUNDED!

August 19th - via: kickstarter.com
THANK YOU again for your amazing support!  We cruised right past our first STRETCH GOAL scoring all Backers a USB-Bluetooth adapter with every QuarterWave!  If you haven't voted yet go to http://myquarterwave.com/backers.html now and let us know... (Read More)

Houston-based Kickstarter project by Cary Gallaway of Smartwood Acoustics cashes in on crowdfunding

August 18th - via: m.bizjournals.com
HOUSTON, TX - A new Houston-based Kickstarter campaign reached its $10,000 goal in just over a week, and its creator is offering tips on how you can, too. (Read More)

A Couple Stretch Goals Added

August 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks again to the Backers already supporting the QuarterWave project! After reaching our FUNDING GOAL in less than a week I'm excited to announce a couple of stretch goals to help keep our momentum booming forward. Stretch Goal $15k: Is your... (Read More)

Funded and a Kickstarter Staff Pick!

August 13th - via: kickstarter.com
First off, let me say WHOOOHOOOOOOO!!!!  I'm blown away by your support! Thanks to YOU in less than a week the QuarterWave has been funded and is now a Kickstarter Staff Pick. I’m excited to see the support from around the world on our Kickstarter... (Read More)

New Reward Option For You

August 9th - via: kickstarter.com
This post is for backers only. Please visit Kickstarter.com and log in to read. (Read More)

Crowdfunding Roundup: Pocketcopters, Hugs, and speakers

August 7th - via: tuaw.com
Each week, TUAW provides readers with an update on new or significant crowdfunded Apple-related projects in the news. While our policy is to not go into detail on items that haven't reached at least 80 percent of their funding goal, this update is designed to give readers a heads-up on projects they might find interesting enough to back. (Read More)

Halfway there and booming forward!

August 6th - via: kickstarter.com
Wow! In less than 24 short hours we've crossed the halfway point of the FUNDING GOAL and well on the way to getting your QuarterWave made! Let’s keep the momentum booming forward by sharing with your friends so they can take advantage of the... (Read More)

The QuarterWave speaker cuts price for Kickstarter redemption

August 6th - via: digitaltrends.com
SmartWood's gorgeous wooden speaker is attempting a second run on Kickstarter, dropping its $500 early adopter price tag to a measly $200. (Read More)

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