Catalyst - World’s Most Advanced Wireless Earbuds

A project in San Diego, CA by Zipbuds
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Never before seen (or heard) wireless earbud technology. Groundbreaking sound, waterproofing, comfort, battery, and design.
Backers: 1439
Average Pledge Per Backer: $177

Funded: $254,819 of $25,000
Dates: Sep 13th -> Nov 4th (52 days)
Project By: Zipbuds
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Latest News

Last Day • Last Chance!!

November 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Catalyst Backers,  We've made it to the last day of the campaign!  We are so thrilled by how well everything has gone... we're about to hit 1000% of our original goal!  Thank you!!  We decided to celebrate by visiting our new friend and... (Read More)

Update: Catalyst Sound

October 28th - via: kickstarter.com
What's up Catalyst backers, happy Friday! From the beginning, we've been making the claim that Catalyst's sound signature delivers a level of quality that goes unmatched in the wireless earbud market.  We hired third party audio testing companies,... (Read More)

Catalyst in Action

October 26th - via: kickstarter.com
You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 Hey Catalyst backers, A while back, we brought the Catalyst sound signature sample to a group of local San Diego tech enthusiasts to find... (Read More)

Discover: Common Catalyst Q's Answered

October 21st - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday Catalyst Supporters! Thank you guys for the overwhelming response to the survey that we sent out this week.  We'd like to address the most popular questions that have come up throughout the campaign.  They, along with their answers,... (Read More)

You're Up! We're Listening

October 19th - via: kickstarter.com
We are so grateful for all of your support! None of this would be possible without you. We're trying to gain some insight about how you heard about Catalyst Earbuds and to determine your preferences regarding color options, design, and other... (Read More)

A Huge Thanks to YOU!

October 17th - via: kickstarter.com
We now have 1,000 backers! Thank you all so much for making this campaign successful.  We're so grateful for the response we've received! We couldn't do this without you, you guys rock! Be on the lookout for a short survey we will be sending you... (Read More)

Inside Catalyst: How it's made!

October 14th - via: kickstarter.com
Happy Friday Catalyst backers!We wanted to share with you an inside look at how Catalyst is made. Every detail is precisely engineered in the tooling process to achieve the perfect finish with our design. What is tooling?   Step 1 - Thermal... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #2 Unlocked, NEW Stretch Goal Announced!

October 11th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Zipbuds backers, Congratulations, you unlocked Stretch Goal #2!Since we reached $150k in funding, all Catalyst backers will receive a FREE extra pack of stabilizers & c-locks with their pledge!   Stretch Goal #3:If we reach $250k in funding,... (Read More)

We've Been Featured Again!

October 7th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Zipbuds backers, Catalyst has been featured in more AWESOME publications!We'd like to thank these journalists and publications for taking the time to write about us. Check them out below:    "...De Faye and his team have been able to address... (Read More)

How does the battery life last for 15 Hours?

October 5th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Zipbuds backers, We wanted to tell you a little more about our mobile charging clip and and how we're able to achieve such great battery life!Here's an inside look: *Note: These are the prototypes and not the actual production line models of... (Read More)

Stretch Goal #1 Unlocked! New Stretch Goal Announced

October 3rd - via: kickstarter.com
Thanks to you we've reached our first First Stretch Goal of $100k!   Now, all Catalyst backers will receive a FREE extra pack of Memory Foam & Dual-Composite Silicone Ear Tips with their pledge. Stretch Goal #2 If we reach $150k, all Catalyst... (Read More)

Where We've Been Featured!

September 30th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Zipbuds backers, We just want to take a moment to share with you some of the places Catalyst has been featured. Also, we'd like to thank the journalists and publications for taking the time to write about us. Check them out below! "...they have... (Read More)

Inside Catalyst

September 29th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Zipbuds backers, You'll need an HTML5 capable browser to see this content. Play Replay with sound Play with sound 00:00 00:00 To make Catalyst totally waterproof, this machine uses a laser eye guided mechanism to apply our proprietary hydrophobic... (Read More)

First Stretch Goal Is Here!!

September 26th - via: kickstarter.com
Hey Zipbuds backers, In less than two weeks, we have almost quadrupled our goal! We can't thank you enough for believing in Catalyst and supporting our campaign. Over that time, we've been working on our first stretch goal and we really hope you like... (Read More)

Catalyst Wireless Sport Earbuds triples KickStarter goal

September 23rd - via: product-reviews.net
You always know when a good product appears on the KickStarter crowdsourcing website, as it will reach its intended goal long before it's due to end, and this is just the case with the Catalyst Wireless Sport Earbuds from ZipBuds. (Read More)

WE DID IT!

September 13th - via: kickstarter.com
We were able to reach our goal in just 2 hours!Help us keep the momentum going by sharing our campaign and tagging a friend on Facebook. Remember, you can save money with two packs ;)   Thanks, The Zipbuds team  (Read More)

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