HUB by ekko - The first Hi-Fi, Wi-Fi hub for headphones.

A project in Sarasota, FL by ekko audio, LLC.
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Share hi-fi audio to multiple users for a real-time, wireless listening \nexperience unlike anything you’ve heard.
Backers: 1009
Average Pledge Per Backer: $188

Funded: $189,209 of $100,000
Dates: Mar 23rd -> May 22nd (60 days)
Project By: ekko audio, LLC.
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Latest News

Tech startup blows past deadline, leaving miffed investors

March 23rd - via: businessobserverfl.com
Despite obstacles, Sarasota entrepreneur says he's '100% committed to delivering' the product. The product behind the saga is called Hub by ekko. It (Read More)

Speed of sound

June 24th - via: businessobserverfl.com
One morning in late March, three friends and business partners, techies to the core, sat around a computer and nervously hit the return button. (Read More)

Update #8 - USB Charging is...

May 20th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all,   We've had a lot of backers asking about whether the USB charging feature has been confirmed for the final device or not. Well, we've discussed it at length as a team and, based on where we are right now, USB charging is... Confirmed! As... (Read More)

MassChallenge Announces 128 Finalist Startups for 2016

May 19th - via: tech.co
The finalist list of MassChallenge's top 128 startups has been announced. Here's what this year's crop of finalists will bring to the Boston area. (Read More)

Update #7 - 6 days left! Color changing base station and sound-pucks...

May 16th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, With only 6 days remaining on Kickstarter, we've been thinking about ways to celebrate an awesome campaign with almost 1,000 amazing backers. We've decided to add another item from our development wishlist to HUB-- color-changing, RGB LEDs!... (Read More)

Update #6 - (continued)

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Hi all, Since we announced the optional battery for the base, some backers have asked some questions, including how the battery inserts and charges. We figured it would be easiest to just show everyone a quick mock-up:  Optional base station battery... (Read More)

Update #6 - HUB base station rechargeable battery option!

May 10th - via: kickstarter.com
Many of our backers have been asking about the portability of HUB, beyond the home or office (such as outdoor parties, picnics, and other events). Well, we've been listening! We'll be offering an optional rechargeable battery pack for the base... (Read More)

WI-FI hub: to share audio

May 8th - via: techysup.blogspot.com
This is the wireless sound experience you (Read More)

ekko hub

May 7th - via: switch2reality.com
both wired and wireless earphones and headphones, but this time ekko come up with a very different concept that is The Hub, known as ekko hub. (Read More)

Hub Lets You Stream Wireless Hi-Fi Audio to Multiple Users

May 4th - via: mademan.com
Play video games, listen to music or watch a movie outside. (Read More)

Update #5 - 165% Funded!

May 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
We just wanted to give our backers a quick thank you.From our whole team, we'd like to express our sincere thanks for being a part of this adventure with us. Our backers rock! Really, your contribution means the world to us. Have a great rest of your... (Read More)

Fund This Now: Check out HUB by ekko, the first Hi-Fi, Wi-Fi audio hub for headphones and speakers

May 2nd - via: thefourohfive.com
HUB allows multiple users to utilize wireless speaker systems to their own personal preference. (Read More)

HUB | ekko - Wireless listening experience

April 26th - via: proper.systems
Review of HUB ekko device that allows to Share hi-fi audio with up to four people at the same time. (Read More)

Update #4 - Happy Monday! ...

April 25th - via: kickstarter.com
...Said no one, ever.Hey backers! Just a quick update. We can't do anything about the fact that today is Monday, but please enjoy some of our favorite fine art, sure to brighten your day. Thanks for being awesome!  Until next time! Check out these... (Read More)

Update #3 - 150% funded - Almost to USB powered sound pucks!

April 19th - via: kickstarter.com
USB charging for sound pucks is almost a go!Hey backers, we just wanted to say thank you for helping us get to 150% funding already! We're already halfway to our stretch goal that so many of you have asked for: USB charging / power for individual... (Read More)

Ekke Hub Shares HiFi and Wireless Audio by Your Existing Headphones and Speakers

April 18th - via: gadgetsin.com
We have seen many nice wireless audio receivers, but ekke's Hub may be more suitable for you if you want to share wireless HiFi audio by existing headphones or form a powerful audio system (Read More)

HUB: A Wi-Fi Hub for Headphones

April 12th - via: blog.techdesign.com
TechDesign finds HUB very interesting and would like to introduce it to all of you. (Read More)

Ekko Hub streams the same audio to the whole family's headphones

April 6th - via: live-smart.co
The Ekko Hub lets everyone in the house listen to the same film, game and music audio any way they like. (Read More)

HUB for Headphones and Speakers at werd.com

April 5th - via: werd.com
It uses low frequency wi-fi to stream real-time audio to multiple listeners. (Read More)

HUB by ekko Smashes its Kickstarter Goal, Overfunds

March 30th - via: prnewswire.com
The innovative system allows up to 10 users to simultaneously listen to the same audio stream by connecting headphones or earbuds to multiple rechargeable wireless receivers called "sound pucks." (Read More)

100% funded! New USB charging stretch goal...

March 29th - via: kickstarter.com
We're humbled and honored to have funded our goal so quickly with the help of more than 500 backers and counting. You've shared some great ideas with us, and we've been listening. We're excited to announce our first stretch goal, optional USB... (Read More)

Want to share Wi-Fi audio with ten sets of headphones? Try HUB

March 29th - via: digitaltrends.com
Definitely less expensive than using Sonos speakers in your home, HUB is a new solution for streaming audio to speakers or headphones from a single source. That source can be anything from a mobile device to a home theater receiver. (Read More)

HUB by Ekko - a promising Kickstarter project

March 28th - via: thehackednews.com
The pucks can be used at a distance of over 50 feet from the HUB, thanks to its awesome built-in WiFi system. (Read More)

Crowdfunding project of the week: HUB by Ekko makes wireless sound simple

March 27th - via: androidauthority.com
Today we are taking a look at a very interesting product named HUB by Ekko. So, what is it? Click through to find out! (Read More)

Hub: the 1st Hifi/wifi Hub for Headphones or Speakers

March 26th - via: niftyreads.com
Sharing HiFi audio with multiple individuals simultaneously is now possible through Hub. (Read More)

Halfway there - 50% funded in just 2 days!

March 25th - via: kickstarter.com
We just wanted to take a moment to say a big THANK YOU to all of our awesome backers and supporters!  We're a small team with a big mission, and we are thrilled at the positive response that HUB has received from the community in such a short time.... (Read More)

Ekko Audio HUB

March 24th - via: thecoolector.com
The excellent looking Ekko Audio HUB will ramp up your music awesomeness and permits multiple users for a real-time, wireless listening experience. (Read More)

These wireless pucks let up to 10 people listen to a single audio source

March 23rd - via: theverge.com
The HUB plugs into any audio source with an output jack and broadcasts sound to small disks the company calls "audio pucks.". (Read More)

HUB by ekko brings streaming audio to any headphones or audio system

March 23rd - via: techhive.com
Hub by Ekko is the most intriguing multi-room audio system we've seen since Sonos, but it's a year or more from coming to market. (Read More)

HUB by ekko brings streaming audio to any headphones or audio system

March 23rd - via: macworld.com
Hub by Ekko is the most intriguing multi-room audio system we've seen since Sonos, but it's a year or more from coming to market. (Read More)

Shut Up and Take My Money: HUB Wi-Fi audio pucks

March 23rd - via: bensbargains.com
Launching on Kickstarter first, the HUB by ekko is a Wi-Fi enabled system for managing wireless audio. (Read More)

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