Sirius Launches Personal Theater Speaker SWIRE AURBIS
The product attempts to create a new audio category between headphones and speakers, targeting users who want cinematic sound without disturbing neighbors or wearing closed headphones.
Key Facts
- Sirius announced the SWIRE AURBIS personal theater speaker on Tuesday.
- The device uses 100mm drivers placed beside the ears in a neck-pillow form factor to deliver spatial audio at low volumes without covering the ears.
- The SWIRE AURBIS (model SWR-AR1000) launches in early September 2026 for ¥43,780 (¥39,800 before tax).
- A launch event and listening session will be held on June 19 at Tower Records Shibuya's 5th-floor event space.
- The event includes a press-and-business session (advance registration required) and a free-admission public session with a talk event featuring the development team.
Reporting from 1 source: ASCII.jp.
Sirius announced the SWIRE AURBIS, a personal theater speaker that uses 100mm drivers placed near the ears to deliver immersive sound at low volumes without blocking the ear. The device launches in September 2026 for ¥43,780. A launch event and listening session will be held at Tower Records Shibuya on June 19.
Sirius, a Tokyo-based company led by former Sony and Pioneer engineers, announced the SWIRE AURBIS on Tuesday. The personal theater speaker places 100mm drivers directly beside the ears in a neck-pillow form factor, aiming to deliver rich spatial audio at low volumes while leaving the ears uncovered. The company positions it as a new category between headphones and traditional speakers, designed for home theater, gaming, and live music listening in shared living spaces.
The SWIRE AURBIS (model SWR-AR1000) will launch in early September 2026 at ¥43,780 (¥39,800 before tax). A launch event and listening session will be held on June 19 at Tower Records Shibuya's 5th-floor event space, split into a press-and-business session (advance registration required) and a free-admission public session with a talk event featuring the development team.
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