Hi.

I found a group of designer that needed some of worldwide support on their product.

Kien is a modular, multiroom sound system, giving you Hi-Fi sound wherever you go.

This new sound system is quite interesting since its can be expanded according to your needs.

I have received some info from the designer that they will be ask Dolby Digital regarding the 6.1, 7.1 and even 9.1 setup.

Please visit at below links, and I will keep this threads updates if needed in the futures.



http://igg.me/at/kien/x/9278106


Notes: Free to discuss anything related with this campaign, request, etc.

This post has been edited by mujinkun: May 20 2015, 09:56 AM


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(modified - just saw you post the subject there that this is Indiegogo campaign). u get referrals by ppl clicking the link..

and there's no 100% guarantee where backers get the quality of products which they claims & dead line of products most of the time are get delayed!.

This post has been edited by marc79: May 19 2015, 10:54 AM

They just introduce new referral system a few days ago.

Its seem like by crowdfunding, the product can be sold at much cheaper price compare to the market price .

And, FYI, the guys that started this projects is from the Bang & Olufsen Sound Engineer, sound legit so far.

I already backed a few crowdfunding before, the delay on the products shipment can't be avoided, but the fun doing all this thing is much higher .

And, by starting this thread I hope we (and I) can make some request to the creator to update and make some modify to their products.

I've asked about the DTS encoded in the system, since Dolby Digital is on their drawing from the start.

BTW, if the crowdfunding is failed (not achieved the target), the pledge will be fully returned to us 100%.

Tqs

Thank you for your sharing. I got your point however i also would like to let others know about the possible outcome, a project that may delayed for more than a year.. i also backed a few projects before..

so far, i already received my "Pono Player" and now waiting for "The Dash & others.. " which still yet to come.. >.<

Received 1st gen Pebble (previously), and waiting for my Nevo

And my previous backed projects failed (not achieve the target, target too high)
Refunded a few day after the deadline.

And its really fun doing this crowdfunding (Indiegogo, Kickstarter, etc)

Hope got some more feedback from LYN, then I can directly email the creator.

This post has been edited by mujinkun: May 20 2015, 09:46 AM

Some specs of the System

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how much in RM and compatible voltage

This post has been edited by ktek: May 20 2015, 11:19 AM

Price as below (in USD):

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Do you guys think the indiegogo prices is expensive? Or just so so?

Details at this link

http://igg.me/at/kien/x/9278106

This post has been edited by mujinkun: May 22 2015, 03:48 PM

New stretch goal is introduced.

And latest news from the creator, their are contacting DTS for further development of their products.




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Updateds new info for today.

The creator and CEO of KIEN inform me that they will manufacture the system in Europe.

No feedback from DTS yet, but the System is able to expand up to 9.1 Channel by using Dolby(info).

Please visit this link and make a pledge.


http://igg.me/at/kien/x/9278106

Cheers

price not expensive, but given my hearing preference i will not pick this compact speaker systems

May I know what the system lack of?

(Still learning about audio visual)

no demo yet... haha
given specs only will not tell the sound. but my biggest concern is left--right channel are too close together and this cannot be changed.

Ahahaha...

This system Sats speaker can be put at distance from the Subs(Subs is the main unit for input).
The system will auto calculate the distance or placement (L/R or rear).

And the sats can be stand alone (to stream our music from wifi or Bluetooth).

Updates for today (3-6-2015)

There is new perks for anyone that looking for a 2.1 System or 5.1 System but didn't want to pay for full payment yet. The Full Payment will be made on when the product is ready.

System Downpayment (2.1 / 5.1) Change Perk

Secure now, pay later. Secure the reduced Indiegogo price for a 2.1 or 5.1 system by paying only $249 now. The remaining $450 (2.1) or $750 (5.1) balance (excl. shipping) has to be paid prior to manufacturing in Q4, 2015. After the Indiegogo campaign we’ll reach out to you to inquire your preferred system. If you aren't able to pay the balance, we offer you a single sat + power dock. Please note that purchasing a system directly saves you $100! The system downpayment is non-refundable.

Please refer as usual at below link.

http://igg.me/at/kien/x/9278106

Kien is capable of handling lossless audio, with files such as flac, or wave, with a limitation of 16-bit/44.1 kHz. You can stream to the sub over Wi-Fi, and the sub will communicate to the sats over Bluetooth. The sub has one dedicated Bluetooth antenna per sat. The bit rate of one Bluetooth antenna is 800 kbps, and that’s enough to stream one channel of a wave file (which is 705 kbps). For FLAC files, the bitrate ranges from 200 to 250 kbps per channel.

Details please visit below ads

http://igg.me/at/kien/x/9278106

another overpriced soundbar?

Where's the sub?

The Sub is main unit in the System (150W Class D Amp, 6.5 inch x 2).

The Sats is the speaker that can be attached on the Sub that can create either a soundbar or a full
5.1 System or 7.1 or even 9.1 (detach the sats and place its accordingly) as on the photos.




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The campaign have been extended for some short period.

There is a some poll for a 100k stretch goal.

For anyone still looking for a portable speaker or a complete modular system, can make some pledge within campaign period.

Below is the ads

http://igg.me/at/kien/x/9278106

I do have made some pledge on the down-payment system.

Cheers.