Many parents out there may grumble at the thought of videogames as an avenue for improved health – but as it turns out, the top developer of gaming headsets has made huge strides in an unexpected direction: hearing. Turtle Beach Corporation has implemented audio technology that allows headset wearers to hear very soft sounds clearly during gameplay. After partnering with HyperSound, the company realized the potential behind their development and created an innovative speaker system specifically designed to assist the hearing impaired. The HyperSound Clear speaker system sends “a narrow beam of audio directly to the viewer with the hearing loss.” This allows them to hear the sound clearly while the others in the room hear the sound at a normal volume, so everyone can listen, watch or play with ease.
And the best part of this new invention? According to the developers, the company is committed to keeping costs down – making this little luxury affordable.
