Introducing Dome Audio Inc.: “The Future of Sound”

Dome is the multi-patent pending holder of a proprietary bluetooth, surround sound, bone conduction, and dual fidelity headphones. We plan to use our technology, combined with great design, to revolutionize audio, fashion and branding in one unmistakable design. Music lovers from all walks of life are going to love our unique features, while public figures and brands are going to love our ability to collaborate.

Headphones have become a permanent accessory for most people. During workouts, commutes, or even sitting at a desk, many people are constantly listening to music, podcasts, and a variety of other media. In fact, studies suggest headphones are the fifth most consumed tech product on the market.

Having headphones in all of the time causes two problems: 1) wearing headphones all the time can be damaging to our ears and 2) headphones are distracting, which can lead to dangerous situations, especially when behind the wheel of a car.

Dome headphones “open-ear” listening capability solves the problem of “closed-ear” listening, an inherent characteristic of all conventional headphones and ear-buds.

On, in, and over the ear headphones, which is indicative to all brands on the market, pose two potentially serious health and or injury problems.

First problem: Hearing Degradation

Headphones that go over the listener’s ears can damage hearing if used for too long or when played too loudly. They are not as much of a risk as earbuds are: Having the source of the sound in your ear canal can increase a sound's volume by 6 to 9 decibels — enough to cause some serious problems.

Headphones cause damage to your ears the same way other loud noises do, resulting in what audiologists call “noise-induced hearing loss.” Over time, the sounds from your headphones cause the hair cells in the cochlea to bend down too much or too severely. If they don't get time to recover, the damage can be permanent. Headphones don't even have to be extremely loud to damage your ears. Even listening to headphones or earbuds at a moderate volume can damage your hearing over time.

Second problem: Injuries or death from moving Vehicles

The number of pedestrians who have been killed or injured while wearing headphones has more than tripled in six years, according to a new study.

More than half of the vehicles involved in the accidents were trains. Lichtenstein said that based on the data they collected, it's not clear whether these pedestrians were crossing train tracks or fell on the tracks.

Nearly 70 percent of the 116 accidents resulted in deaths. About 90 percent of the accidents occurred in large cities. About a third of the vehicles' drivers reported sounding a horn as a warning before the crash.

Introducing Dome Audio’s proprietary Surround Sound Bone Conduction Headphone

Dome Audio Inc. is the patent-pending holder of a surround sound bone conduction headphone that allows both open and closed ear listening. Open ear listening allows audio content (music, navigation, news or podcast) to be heard in full fidelity while simultaneously hearing important ambient sounds in the environment.

When the listener is in a relatively safe environment, they can attach Dome’s noise isolation covers and fully immerse themselves in Dome’s one-of-a-kind sound.

Dome headphones provides the ultimate environmental safety feature!

Dome uses bone conduction technology, which produces sounds through vibration. Unlike conventional headphones, which produces sounds that directly impact the inner ear, bone conduction speakers do not. Therefore, hearing loss associated with bone conduction is significantly reduced.

Dome headphones provide a radical reduction in hearing loss risk!

Headphone Industry: Global Revenue Forecast to reach $18 Billion by 2023. Annual GDR 7%

The Opportunity: 48% of Headphones sold are by “Others” (No-name brands)

The basic design and function of headphones have not changed since 1919, when Nathaniel Baldwin invented the first headphones. Over 100 years later, in 2014, Apple acquired Beats headphones for $3.3 Billion dollars, while Beats headphones still have the same design and function as Nathaniel Baldwin’s original headphone.

Market Opportunity

Dome Audio created a multi-patent pending headphone with a unique ergonomic design and features to include quad placement, bone conduction speakers, detachable noise isolation covers, Bluetooth communication, and a mobile app.

Dome headphone plans to enter into the 48% (almost 50%) of the market currently occupied by “others” (no name brands).

Based on analysis of the “over the head” headphone industry, and competitive trends, Beats and Bose are main competitors of Dome headphones.

Both Beats and Bose have firmly established brands, and will likely continue to maintain their market share. Apple is not nearly as popular for “over the head” headphones and is not a strong contender in that segment of the market.

Dome headphones are unique from its competition in four distinctive ways:

1. Design Features: Dome headphones aesthetic design is unlike any headphone on the market. The ergonomic fit, that wraps around the ears, is an obvious attention getter.
2. Fidelity Features: Dome’s four-point bone conduction transducers are placed around the ear, instead of on, over or in the ear. It is the first over the head, bone conduction headphone with more than two bone conduction speakers.
3. Versatility Features: Dome is the first headphone with detachable noise isolation covers. This feature allows open or closed mode listening. Dome Covers also provide the ability to change its fashionable look, i,e, color, features and brand logos, on the fly.
4. Audio-wear Features: Dome Covers are primed for logo collaborations with big fashion, auto, sports and entertainment brands. Dome Audio has cracked the code on co-branding.

Brands and Influencers - They need a way to stand out

Today, every brand is looking for ways to stand out in a crowded marketplace, and every Influencer, from actors to athletes, is looking for products that can increase their value. Headphones are everywhere, but for the most part, Bose, Beats, and Apple are the only brands getting exposure for them. There are plenty of other style brands, such as Supreme etc., who could use high-tech real estate on consumers' heads to promote themselves. But up until now, there hasn’t been a product that allows them to easily put their brand on high quality headphones.

Dome Audio Inc. plans to generate revenue via direct to consumer e-commerce. Dome headphones and Dome Cover accessories plan to be sold via its website, social media platforms, and Dome hosted promotional events (with its ambassadors and influencers, whose combined social media reach is slated to exceed 500 million followers).

Dome Audio plans to use the 3 C’s of Scarcity Marketing: Control, Cool, and Collaborations. Control: Dome plans to control its supply with limited releases of its product, thereby enticing consumer demand while proliferating its brand presence. Cool: Dome hopes to use its “Cool” factor to create a cult-like attraction to its products. Collaborations: Dome plans to collaborate with fashion brands, pop culture, influencers, ambassadors, athletes, and celebrities to transcend conventional headphones. As a result of the 3 C’s, Dome Audio plans to touch a broad spectrum of collaborators, across various industries, thereby benefiting from collaborators’ social media following, and subsequently optimizing Dome’s brand equity.

Dome Audio has the following: Dome trademarks granted No. 5,654,519, No. 5,852,199 Dome design patent No. 29,648,073 published. Raised nearly $250,000 from seed investors. Assembled a highly experienced executive team. Vetted near-shore contract manufacturing partners. Established in-house rapid prototyping, custom 3D modeling software, proprietary app, and have acquired Media Assets, i.e., celebrities, ambassadors and influencers.

Dome x The Future Kingz

Dome Audio plans to acquire customers via digital banner ads, social media promotion campaigns via Dome celebrity ambassadors and influencers, direct to consumer engagement, and nationwide pop-up shop promotion events.

Recent success for Dome Audio include new strategic partnerships with NBA and NFL players, agents and managers. Dome has also achieved some success with celebrity artist acquisition through its new collaborative partnership with music industry legend, Thomas Dawson.

Completed Milestones

• Electronics Development
  • Designed schematic circuit with Bill of Materials (BOM)
  • Designed Printed Circuit Board (PCB)
  • Received independent design review
  • Received initial PCB prototypes
  • Developed firmware and software
• Enclosure/Mechanical Development
  • Created 3D computer model
  • Ordered looks-like prototype
  • Evaluated prototype, revise as necessary
  • Prepared 3D model for high-pressure injection molding
• Retail Package Development
  • Designed custom packaging
  • Designed graphic artwork
  • Prototype packages
• Advertising and Marketing
  • Developed Advertising Asset Portfolio
  • Prepared, tested and implemented Facebook advertising
  • Initiated negotiations with brand influencers and brand ambassadors

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