THE MUSO-DOCTOR YOUNG ENTREPRENEUR WHO WAS AWARDED A $100K GRANT TO DEVELOP HEADPHONES

TWO young entrepreneurs have been awarded a government grant of $100,000 to fund the development of the world's first audio-perfecting headphones with a built-in hearing test.

The Audeara headphones, developed by Dr James Fielding and Dr Chris Jeffery from the Brisbane-based RER Labs, are close to commercial launch and was born out of Fielding's two passions medicine and music.

Fielding (pictured right) and Jeffery are finalists in Business News Australia's Brisbane Young Entrepreneur Awards 2017 in the health category.

Dr Fielding, who is the Audeara co-founder and CEO, says the business was aims to shape the future of music to become the world leader in personalised sound.

"Everyone hears differently, so Audeara tailors the sound to be perfect for you, now and always," Dr Fielding says.

"As a medical doctor with a passion for music, I am fortunate to marry my two passions as one of the founders of Audeara and Robotics Engineering Research Laboratories (RERLabs)."

Protecting music lovers from hearing loss in old age

The muso-doctor is well known on the Brisbane music scene as the drummer for rock band The Dashounds and was involved in the set-up of the Red Deer Fest in Samford.

"As a person who loves music, I want to give all people the tool to learn about their hearing and protect themselves so they don't end up isolated with hearing loss in old age," Dr Fielding says.

"Because of this, I am particularly passionate about my work and Audeara as it gives me the chance to provide a tool for all Australians to learn about their hearing and protect it. Read more

Ben Hall - Business News Australia - 28 Sep 2017