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 known for developing revolutionary audio products, including the "direct reflecting" 901-series hi-fi speaker system and pioneering electronic noise-canceling headset technology.
- Bose's innovations, such as noise-canceling headsets, stemmed from personal frustrations and a fascination with aviation, ultimately sparing a generation of pilots from hearing loss.
- He founded Bose Corp. in 1964 not primarily for money, but to pursue interesting and groundbreaking scientific and technological advancements.
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