The Problem: Distortion from HRTF Resonance

When sound travels to our ears, it interacts with the complex shape of our head and ears – a phenomenon known as Head-Related Transfer Function (HRTF). This can introduce unwanted resonances and distortions, especially in traditional earphone designs. These resonances colourthe audio, blurring detail and altering the original intent of the sound.

Our Solution: Treating Sound Like Light

Just as a mirror reflects light directly and clearly, Flare’s technology creates a precise, unaltered reflection of sound – what we call Mirror Image Sound. By eliminating resonant chambers we avoid the buildup of energy that causes HRTF resonance. The result is sound delivered directly, cleanly, and with perfect symmetry to both ears – just as it was recorded.

What you asked us:

“If a track has been produced not addressing HRTF how will this change my listening experience when it’s removed by Mirror Image Sound Technology?”

It’s a great question and an important one. When you remove HRTF resonance through Flare’s Mirror Image Sound technology, you’re eliminating unintended coloration introduced by the listener’s own anatomy – not undoing the spatial intent of the music’s production.
Here’s what it means more clearly:

Music Production

Music is typically produced using speakers or headphones – the producers ears will add their own resonance to the sound they hear – and they often compensate for this in the mix. When you listen to music your ears add their own specific resonance (HRTF) meaning there’s a double distortion. Our technology removes your ear resonance. You’re not altering the original sound design just giving your brain a clearer, more symmetrical reference.

By removing the listener-side HRTF (what your ear does to incoming sound), Flare’s technology: By removing the listener-side HRTF (what your ear does to incoming sound), Flare’s technology: Reveals the original mix more faithfully, because there's no additional distortion added. It doesn’t strip out spatial effects and it clarifies rather than flattens the soundstage. In fact spatial cues (panning, reverb, stereo width) are often more apparent because they’re not masked by resonance.

What About Binaural or Spatial Audio Mixed with HRTF?

Spatial mixes (e.g. Dolby Atmos or binaural recordings) often use a modelled HRTF to simulate 3D positioning. Flare’s earphones don’t remove that processing - they simply don’t add any extra filtering on top of it. You’ll still hear spatial placement, often with greater accuracy, because your own anatomical interference has been bypassed.

In Summary

• We’re removing your personal resonance bias, not the producer’s intent.
• Mirror Image Sound™ improves fidelity and reveals more detail, not less.
• It results in a cleaner, more truthful, and symmetrical sound experience.