Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery?

[Cogito]

Just discovered this brand. Is this a blatant attempt to cash in on KEF's reputation, but with a unique feature twist?

OURA S6

 

[Redacted]

Lots of flashy statements; "Smart" is used twice, which may ring warning bells.
Who knows until there are tests with measurements?
Call me "last century" but I want wires to my speakers....

 

[voodooless]

I wonder what KEF will think about copying their tangerine waveguide? It’s covered by multiple patents.

The UX on that screen and the awkward rotary knob on the bottom look super cheap and clunky.

At least they offer a full home cinema experience, something KEF would easily be able to do, because allegedly their hardware would supports WiSa

Here is the KickStarter:

https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/1378702601/oura-s6-hi-fi-redefined-with-digital-coaxial-speaker

 

[101geo]

It has a "Uni-Z coaxial common point element" that "really restore music and listen freely" so it must be good.

 

[Salt]

Nice stands but ugly front plate with that fancy knobs.
Any information about price?

 

[voodooless]

It has a "Uni-Z coaxial common point element" that "really restore music and listen freely" so it must be good.

One letter difference from KEF.. that’s a trademark infringement waiting to happen

Also the driver composition diagram is also extremely similar (had a little AI help ):

#	KEF	Oura	Match
1	Tangerine Waveguide*	Petal tweeter [phase plug]	Direct — same metaphor, fruit→flower
2	Optimised Metal Alloy Dome	Aluminum alloy composite dome diaphragm	Direct
3	Elliptical Dome Stiffener	—	Absent
4	HF Motor Neodymium Magnet	High-pitched driving magnet	Direct (no material stated)
5	Precision Machined Speaker Yoke (HF)	Low distortion magnetic conduction structure	Probable
6	Tweeter Gap Damper*	Multidimensional flexible acoustic control ring	Uncertain — sits behind the dome, not in the gap
7	Z-Flex Surround*	X-BASS overhang	Probable — "X-" for "Z-"
8	Stiffened Metal Alloy Cone	Al-Mg alloy composite cone basin	Direct
9	Cone Neck Decoupler	Elastic multilayer neck Decoupling ring	Direct — near-literal
10	MF Motor Magnet	High-energy bass drive magnet	Direct
11	Precision Machined Speaker Yoke (MF)	CNC Precision machining yoke ring	Direct — near-literal
12	Stiffened Dome* (2+3)	—	Absent (follows from 3)
13	HF Motor System	High frequency drive system	Grouping bracket, same split
14	MF Motor System	Low frequency drive system	Grouping bracket
15	Vented Tweeter	High frequency sound system	Grouping — no vent shown
16	MF/LF Driver	Medium and low frequency Vocal system	Grouping

* = patented KEF technology

In Oura's list, not called out by KEF:

Oura	Likely part
Low Magnetic Loss Strengthening Washer	HF pole washer
Stable acoustic guide bracket	HF frame
Acoustic dynamic isolation strut	Bracing / driver decoupling
Lightweight copper voice coil	HF voice coil
Acoustically dynamically stabilized cup holder	Voice coil former
Specially formulated cardiac branch tablets	Spider (心支片, mistranslated)
Acoustic anti-resonance Supporting frame	Basket
Low-loss magnetically permeable wasser	MF pole washer

@pthakkar24, I’m sure you guys are aware of this?

 

[Penelinfi]

Very much inspired by. I wonder if there is enough difference to avoid being in trouble

Petal camera position