The Audio-Boosting iPad Case

A startup named Ampple takes to Indiegogo to launch an iPad case promising to boost the audio capabilities of the tablet with "HD sound" up to three times louder than the built-in iPad speakers.

AmppleAlso named Ampple, the case features a pair of front-facing speakers, an "innovative" innovative inner sound channel design and a 5000mAh allowing for 10 hours of use. Further improving audio is CONEQ, a sound correction algorithm found in a number of Panasonic and Toshiba audio products.

Construction is in polycarbonate material adding just 12-14mm to the tablet, and the makers say it does not inhibit button, camera or microphone functions. The actual case can be worn on 9.7-inch iPad models, but since it uses Bluetooth connectivity the speakers can be paired with just about every other Bluetooth-enabled device, including iPhones and the iPad mini.

“The iPad is known for its high-definition display that enriches the video quality of a user’s favorite movies, shows and video games," Ampple adds. "However, the audio quality often falls short of the visual experience. With Ampple, users will now enjoy a better, enhanced experience of watching, listening and interacting with the content on their iPad.”

The Ampple case is currently available on a preorder basis on the aforementioned crowdfunding site, with shipments to kick off from December 2016.

Go Ampple