This development aligns with a broader trend where headphone companies have significantly improved transparency modes in ANC devices, enhancing audio fidelity.

To enhance earphone tuning, the lab has researched 300 inner ears, aiming to create earphones that are specifically tuned to individual ear anatomy.

The technology for personalized earphone customization is already present in active noise cancelling (ANC) earphones, which utilize built-in microphones to measure ear canal size.

The Samsung Audio Lab, based in Los Angeles, is dedicated to audio tuning and design for Samsung's audio-visual products, including headphones and soundbars.

As mixed reality technology becomes more prevalent, it exposes unnatural tonal characteristics in sound, necessitating higher standards for earphones.

He predicts that mixed reality headsets, such as the Meta Quest 3S and Apple Vision Pro, will drive the demand for higher fidelity standards in earphones.

Ultimately, the goal of Samsung's research is to develop earphones that are finely tuned to how users insert the earbuds, ensuring a more personalized listening experience.

This effort is crucial because each ear canal is unique, complicating the process of achieving perfect sound response with current designs that rely on average measurements.

Allan Devantier, head of Samsung’s Audio Lab, notes that using mixed reality involves experiencing earbuds and live sound simultaneously, which can highlight audio irregularities.

The effectiveness of mixed reality in advancing audio technology will largely depend on the widespread adoption of devices like the Meta Quest 3S.