Bose audio systems can be found everywhere and the popularity of the company is astonishing. Some of the most revered speakers and headphones are made by Bose. I remember when the idea of a noise canceling headphone first hit the mainstream public. The idea that you could wear an over the ear headphone and not be distracted by outside noise because of the noise canceling technology was like nothing I’ve ever experienced before. The little portable speakers for you home that came out years ago were so ahead of their time. You would think the systems wouldn’t emit nearly enough noise for such a small device, but again Bose proved you wrong. They made a point to be the ahead of the curve when it came to audio technology and I feel that is a testament to Amar G. Bose and his vision that he had for his company since the beginning.
I recently read an article in the New York Times about Amar G. Bose, an acoustic engineer and inventor who was the genius behind the often sought after headphone and audio company Bose. It is with sadness to say that Amar G. Bose past away at the age of 83. Although gone, Amar will never be forgotten – he leaves behind a legacy that has changed the way people hear and consume music.
“As founder and chairman of the privately held company, Amar G. Bose focused relentlessly on acoustic engineering innovation. His speakers, though expensive, earned a reputation for bringing concert-hall-quality audio into the home.” Dr. Bose had a vision that he never faltered on. He chose to never take the company public because he wanted to, “pursue risky long-term research, such as noise-canceling headphones and an innovative suspension system for cars, without the pressures of quarterly earnings announcements.” He wanted to make the best company possible and he didn’t necessarily want to make money, he wanted to do things that hadn’t be done before. I find that very admirable.
via Karen Jensen http://karenjensenpeoria.org/the-bose-corporation-lost-a-great-man/
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