For Immediate Release:
Essence Introduces Earis Premium, a High-Fidelity Personal TV Audio System for Today’s Streaming and Movie Soundtracks
GULFPORT, FL — August 12, 2026 — Essence For Hi Res Audio has introduced the Earis Premium Personal TV Audio System, a new personal-audio alternative to TV speakers, soundbars, two-channel and multichannel room systems for viewers who want clearer dialogue, personal volume control and high-fidelity reproduction of music, ambience and effects from today’s streaming shows and movies.
Today’s ultra-wide-dynamic-range soundtracks can move abruptly from quiet dialogue to dramatically louder music, effects or commercials, sending viewers reaching for the remote volume control. Earis Premium takes a different approach by moving the audio system directly to the listener.
The 2-ounce under-chin wireless receiver integrates a Wolfson WM8918 24-bit DAC/headphone amplifier, 14.8 mm moving-coil transducers, 24-bit/48 kHz PCM operation and dedicated 2.4 GHz wireless transmission. The result is a short, purpose-built, noise-free signal path designed specifically for personal television audio rather than adapting a conventional Bluetooth headphone or earbud for the job.
“Designed and engineered in Germany, Earis Premium impressed me because it did far more than improve dialogue clarity,” said Bob Rapoport, founder of Essence For Hi Res Audio. “Full range music, ambience, localization, effects and dramatic impact were all preserved. What I heard was the actual Hi Res Audio soundtrack of shows like House of the Dragon, I was immersed in the realism of the production’s sound design in a new and more direct way than my two-channel in-room system could take me. It was addictive.”
The system is designed for several distinct groups of viewers, including longtime audio enthusiasts whose hearing has changed with age, people who struggle with dialogue, couples who prefer different listening levels, late-night viewers, apartment and condominium residents who want high-quality sound without disturbing neighbors, and home-theater owners looking for an alternative to constantly riding the remote control.
A left/right balance control on the rear of the receiver allows listeners to compensate when hearing differs between ears, helping restore proper stereo balance and localization. Independent personal volume also allows one viewer to listen at a preferred level without forcing the same volume on anyone else in the room. One transmitter can drive two headset receivers.
Earis Premium can also be used with a powered subwoofer. With the main speakers turned down and the subwoofer left active, Earis provides the personal stereo sound while the subwoofer supplies the lowest bass frequencies in the room, creating a remarkably complete full-range personal home-theater experience.
The Wolfson WM8918 was designed for high-quality, battery-powered audio applications, combining digital conversion and headphone amplification in a low-power architecture. The Earis Premium receiver provides up to nine hours of battery operation and recharges in its transmitter / charging base.
Key specifications include 20 Hz–16 kHz frequency response, 122–125 dB SPL maximum output, less than 47 ms latency, 96 dB DAC signal-to-noise ratio, and 0.005% DAC THD. The transmitter accepts optical 24-bit/48 kHz PCM stereo as well as analog input.
The Earis Premium is priced at $699, with U.S. shipping beginning August 25, 2026, directly from Essence For Hi Res Audio.
For additional information, product specifications and a detailed listening review, visit Essence For Hi Res Audio.
About Essence For Hi Res Audio
Founded by longtime audio/video industry veteran Bob Rapoport, Essence For Hi Res Audio specializes in practical high-performance solutions that connect modern digital sources with serious two-channel and home-theater systems. Essence sells directly to consumers and focuses on products that solve real-world audio and video problems without unnecessary complexity.
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Essence For Hi Res Audio
