Dr. Amar Bose, founder of the Massachusetts corporation that bears his name, has died at age 83. Best known for his unique 901-series hi-fi speaker system and the Wave radio, Bose also developed the principles of electronic noise canceling headsets. He was also a revered member of the faculty at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology, where he taught for 45 years.
Amar Bose Dies at 83
Key Takeaways:
- Dr. Amar Bose, founder of Bose Corporation and a revered MIT faculty member for 45 years, has passed away at age 83.
- He was widely known for pioneering innovative audio products, including the 901-series hi-fi speaker system and the Wave radio.
- Bose developed the principles of electronic noise-canceling headsets, inspired by an airline flight, a technology that significantly benefited aviation and prevented hearing loss for pilots.
- Driven by a passion for innovation over profit, he founded Bose Corp. to pursue "interesting things that hadn't been done before."
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