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Knowles Introduces New Balanced Armature Receiver for Over-The-Counter Hearing Aid Market

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Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) announced the launch of its RAQ receiver, a medium-power balanced armature designed for high-volume hearing health and True Wireless Sound (TWS) products. With a Sound Pressure Level of 116dB at 500Hz, the RAQ receiver is tailored to meet the growing demand in the hearing aid market, especially following recent FDA rulings on over-the-counter hearing devices. Knowles emphasizes its advanced manufacturing capabilities, which enhance product reliability and supply chain traceability, positioning the company for substantial growth in this expanding market.

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  • Introduction of RAQ receiver, expanding product line for hearing health and TWS markets.
  • High output of 116dB SPL at 500Hz indicates superior performance.
  • Manufacturing automation enhances reliability and production efficiency.
  • Positioned to capitalize on the FDA's ruling to broaden access to hearing aids.
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New full-range receiver positioned to serve the high-performance demands of mass-market hearing health and TWS products.

ITASCA, Ill.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN), a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones, speakers, audio solutions, high performance capacitors and RF products, today announced the RAQ, a new medium-power balanced armature receiver developed for high volume hearing health and TWS products. This full-range balanced armature receiver’s small size and high output delivers up to 116dB Sound Pressure Level (SPL) at 500Hz, making it optimally positioned to meet the performance requirements for both hearing health and True Wireless Sound (TWS) products.

Following a recently proposed ruling from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, the over-the-counter (OTC) hearing devices are intended to broaden access to hearing aid technology for millions of Americans. Knowles’ RAQ receiver is well-positioned to serve this expanding market opportunity. RAQ balanced armatures leverage Knowles’ state-of-the-art manufacturing automation technology to bring increased reliability, tightened performance tolerances, and improved supply chain traceability in a high throughput operation specifically optimized for high volume balanced armature production.

The RAQ brings a new level of performance and consistency along with high output, low distortion and small size to bring clear, premium sound with the high levels of sensitivity needed for hearing health applications.

“Knowles is the world’s largest producer of transducers for the hearing health market. We continue to drive the industry with new technology and solutions that improve performance and increase access to quality audio solutions for hearing health and consumer electronics markets,” said Jon Kiachian, Vice President and GM of Knowles Hearing Health Technologies. “Now as the market is on the precipice of expanding with OTC hearing aids and the rapid growth that we see in the TWS ecosystem, we are leveraging our legacy of balanced armature leadership to provide early-market proven solutions that will help expand access to hearing aids for the tens of millions of people who experience mild to moderate hearing loss.”

For additional information about Knowles’ Balanced Armature solutions, visit https://www.knowles.com/applications/ear-solutions/premium-sound

About Knowles

Knowles Corporation (NYSE: KN) is a market leader and global provider of advanced micro-acoustic microphones and speakers, audio solutions, and high performance capacitors and RF products, serving the consumer electronics, communications, medtech, defense, electric vehicle, and industrial markets. Knowles uses its leading position in SiSonic™ MEMS (micro-electro-mechanical systems) microphones and strong capabilities in audio processing technologies to optimize audio systems and improve the user experience across consumer applications. Knowles is also a leader in hearing health acoustics, high performance capacitors and RF solutions for a diverse set of markets. Knowles’ focus on the customer, combined with unique technology, proprietary manufacturing techniques, and global operational expertise, enables it to deliver innovative solutions at scale across multiple applications. Founded in 1946 and headquartered in Itasca, Illinois, Knowles is a global organization with employees in over a dozen countries. The company continues to invest in high value solutions to diversify its revenue and increase exposure to high growth markets. For more information, visit knowles.com.

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What is the purpose of the new RAQ receiver from Knowles Corporation (KN)?

The RAQ receiver is designed for high-performance demands in the mass-market hearing health and True Wireless Sound (TWS) products.

How does the RAQ receiver's performance compare in terms of sound pressure level?

The RAQ receiver delivers up to 116dB Sound Pressure Level (SPL) at 500Hz, indicating its high output and performance.

How is Knowles Corporation (KN) leveraging recent FDA rulings?

Knowles aims to serve the expanding over-the-counter hearing aid market that the FDA's ruling seeks to enhance access for millions.

What manufacturing advantages does the RAQ receiver offer?

The RAQ receiver benefits from advanced manufacturing automation, resulting in increased reliability and improved supply chain traceability.

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