headphones
that listen
it starts
with a squeeze
dime is a chrome pebble you want to hold. squeeze, ask and it answers out loud.
the most intuitive reply you’ll find.




a gentle
press
squeeze dime once to begin. It’s listening and ready to talk. ready the instant you call on it.
naturally
placed
dime is shaped to be held. the case closes into the curve of your hand so your fingers naturally lands on top.
heads,
it listens
the case listens. one microphone across the top, catching your voice from any direction you speak.
waits to be touched
nothing is heard until your thumb makes contact. no passive listening, no wake word. it just listens when you ask.
all ears for you
five mics in total. dime understands your voice clearly. simply say what’s on your mind.
tails,
it talks
dime answers your question right away. through the case speaker or your earbuds. your call.
no attitude
repeat yourself, contradict yourself. dime doesn't lose the thread. it talks back, though.
changed your mind?
squeeze again while dime is still answering. it stops, listens to your new question, and answers again.
a
serious
tool for
imagination
use Dime throughout everyday life, for the mundane moments and the ones that matter. built to fit quietly into whatever the day brings
follow your thought
you’re listening a podcast on japanese architecture. they say something about light. you want to know more. squeeze, ask. dime answers in your ear.
things are handled
hate rescheduling the dentist again? hand it to dime. it handles the back-and-forth and gives you one line when it's done.
memory recall
ask what brand of shirt liam was wearing. dime remembers. ask what laura said during that dinner. dime wrote it down.
keeps your buds
just in case
inside this shiny case sit two fine metal loops, your new buds. N52 magnets in a halbach array snap them perfectly into place.
buds belong together, after all.
open earbuds
they wrap around the ear without pressing into it. no soreness and no pressure, your ears don't get tired.
playback
7 hrs
close sound
sound stays close and clear, with the speaker positioned to keep your audio near without isolating you.
sound driver
10mm ironless speakers
they
sit and stay
turn your head, bend to tie a shoe,
your earbuds don’t move.
they don’t shut the world out. voices, traffic, a door somewhere down the hall. nothing is missing.
water
resistant
a meter underwater for thirty minutes straight.
earbuds can survive a full sink or a heavy rainstorm.
5.3 grams
each
about the weight of a sheet of paper. light enough to forget until someone points at your ears.
manual
a product this small contains a surprising amount of stuff. materials, microphones, batteries, magnets, sensors. the technical ones and the other kind.
the following pages are about all of it. if you've made it this far, we think you'll read them the right way. we saved one small thing for the end.
Here is Dime, laid out in full.
Meet Dime, your pocket-sized chat buddy! It's a delightful little device that listens, chats back, and stays close while you use it. Its shiny outer shell is stainless steel, dressed up in a sparkling metallic coat. The rest is made from sturdy polycarbonate.
Measuring just 87 × 61 × 30 mm and weighing 106 grams without the earbuds, it feels just right in your hand—perfectly portable! With the earbuds tucked inside, the whole package weighs 116 grams.

Quick as a flash!
Wireless connect
When you speak, it magically turns your words into text in less than half a second! It starts crafting a reply in under 150 milliseconds, with an average processing time of 280 milliseconds, and it can whip out 45 tokens of info every second.
If you ask a question, you'll hear a short answer about 650 milliseconds after you finish talking, as long as you're connected to a good network.
Dime's case uses Bluetooth Low Energy 6.0 at up to +7 dBm, while the earbuds support Bluetooth 5.4 at up to +15 dBm. For the earbuds, plan on a typical indoor range of around 10 meters (30 feet) with a compatible device.
Pairing and reconnection are designed to feel quick and seamless, though timing can vary by device and settings.
Listen up!
Let's chat!
Hear me out!
Give it a squeeze!
Shhh, I'm listening!
Let's hear it!
Tiny sound buddies!
Sound magic!
The earbuds are tuned for clear, lively sound across the audible range.
They're designed to keep sound clear and balanced, even at lower listening levels.
cool to touch
smooth, sleek, and durable
The earbuds' outer layer is finished with a special non-conductive coating that gives it a shiny metallic look and a cool feel while keeping the electronics safe inside.
It's tough enough to withstand over 5,000 rubs and everyday contact with skin oils and sweat. A little wear might show over time, but it won't affect how it works!

battery
Each earbud has a 59 mAh battery, delivering up to seven hours of music, up to five and a half hours of calls, and up to eight hours of listening at lower volumes. Actual battery life varies with use and settings.
Charging is quick, reaching 80% in 30 minutes and fully charged in 42 minutes. Just 10 minutes of charging gives you about two hours of playtime!
Even after 500 charging cycles, the battery stays above 80% of its original capacity!
Kerchief
Considered the Michelangelo of modern times, the artist portrays the icons of his era as figures worthy of worship.
Pop culture, technology, internet imagery, and everyday symbols come together in a dense contemporary fresco, transforming the familiar into something strangely monumental.
The composition plays with the codes of classical glorification while replacing saints and heroes with the visual noise of our own time.
What emerges is a kind of digital mythology — excessive, chaotic, and deliberately grandiose — where ordinary references are elevated to the status of relics, and visual overload becomes its own form of devotion.
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Magic start!
Kick off a conversation by giving the top of the case a gentle squeeze! Its clever force-sensitive control can tell if you squeeze once, twice, or three times, letting you jump into action without searching for buttons or apps.
This nifty control is built with a flexible spring and uses smart sensing to know when you've squeezed it. You'll feel a satisfying little click as you press, keeping the case sturdy and ready for fun!
easy storage
Haptic signals
The lid slides open along a playful curve, revealing the two open-ear earbuds inside.
It slides open to make the earbuds easy to see and grab without moving the case. N52 magnets arranged in a Halbach array keep them snug and secure while you're on the go.
The case is designed to hold, protect, and recharge the earbuds between chats. Charging begins as soon as they settle into place!
When you squeeze, a little haptic motor gives a gentle buzz back!
With smart tech that keeps the feedback precise, you'll feel a clear pulse right after you squeeze, confirming your action before the reply comes.
case anatomy
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02
03
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01 — Top view
From above, the case looks like a smooth oval with no visible buttons, keeping its sleek silhouette.
02 — Front view
From the front, you can see the opening line that runs across the case, hinting at where the top and bottom meet.
03 — Back view
From the back, the two parts align neatly, creating a clean and continuous look.
04 — Bottom view
From below, the case returns to its simple oval shape, designed to sit comfortably in your hand or on a flat surface.

Awareness of movement
They know when they're on!
An onboard accelerometer senses movement, orientation, and even taps!
A tap command is registered in roughly 400–500 milliseconds while the earbud checks for a possible second tap, and it can detect a free fall after a drop lasting more than 150 milliseconds.
You can assign single or double taps to control playback, calls, volume, or chats. Plus, it won't mistake accidental touches from hair or clothing for a command!
Using its accelerometer, each earbud can tell whether it's on the left or right ear. This helps it adjust audio and microphone settings automatically.
It also knows when you take them off, automatically pausing playback and resuming when you pop them back on.
Voices from every angle
Each earbud is equipped with two smart microphones: one for capturing your voice and another for picking up sounds around you.
Together, they focus voice capture around your head.
Wind-noise reduction helps keep your voice clear when the weather gets breezy.
earbuds anatomy
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06
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05 — Side view
From the side, you can see the earbud's open loop design, connecting the speaker to the main body while keeping your ear canal free.
06 — Front view
From the front, the speaker and body align perfectly, showcasing the earbud's compact and sleek design.
07 — Top view
From above, the earbud has a smooth, rounded shape, with the bridge leading to the speaker section, highlighting its slim and balanced look.
08 — Kerchief
THE ADVENT OF DIME, 2026
Ben Wolf Noam
Artwork printed on real silk,
47.5 × 47.5 cm.
Clearer speech outdoors
Wind-noise reduction helps keep your voice clear when you're outside, while voice-noise cancellation makes calls and chats sound better. It can lower steady background noise by up to 20 dB during conversations.
These features improve microphone capture but don't block out noise for the listener, so you can still hear the world around you!
Voice capture
When the earbuds are tucked away, a digital microphone in the case picks up your voice. Once they're in your ears, the earbud microphones take over, so chatting feels natural wherever Dime is.
It works best when you're speaking between 15 and 60 centimeters away, but it can still capture your voice up to 1.5 meters in a quiet room!

Echo control
Packed power
On-device acoustic echo cancellation helps separate your voice from the sounds coming from the case's speaker, letting Dime listen while being ready to chat back.
It uses the speaker output as a reference to estimate and reduce the echo captured by the microphone, helping Dime avoid interpreting its own audio as your voice.
The case holds a 610 mAh lithium battery rated at 3.8 V nominal (4.35 V peak), giving it a powerful punch in a compact size.
Careful handling
Connected listening fun
The case works best between 0°C and 35°C and can be stored between −20°C and 45°C. Keep it away from water, heat, sunlight, and bumps.
While the earbuds are water-resistant, the case isn't, so be careful! Clean the metallic surfaces with a soft cloth, and avoid harsh chemicals or liquids. Make sure the earbuds are completely dry before putting them back in the case!
Audio flows through Bluetooth 5.4, allowing you to connect to two devices at once! Two powerful processors handle the audio magic.
Switching between paired devices and reconnecting to the last one are designed to feel quick and effortless.
You can enjoy wireless listening at a typical indoor range of around 10 meters (30 feet).
Chatty case for open-ear earbuds?
Open for adventure!
Dime comes with two open-ear earbuds that sit comfortably around your ears without blocking them. Their open design lets you hear the world around you while enjoying your tunes! Just remember, they're not for blocking out sound like traditional earbuds.
Each earbud is about 28 × 21 × 24 mm and weighs just 5.3 grams. Together, they're a light 10.6 grams, so they won't weigh you down!

Built to flex
Let the sounds flow!
The flexible bridge is designed to move with you and return to shape, helping each earbud sit comfortably and securely around your ear.
Its lightweight construction balances flexibility with a secure fit, ready for everyday movement.
Each earbud features a sensitive, efficient 10 mm driver, making sure you hear every note clearly.
Its open-ear position keeps sound close and crisp while letting your ears breathe.
7 hours until sleepy time
listening made easy
For comfortable and safe use, place the bridge gently around the ear and confirm that the speaker rests close to, but does not obstruct, the ear canal. Fit will vary from person to person.
Listening at high volume for extended periods may damage hearing. Keep the volume at a comfortable level and take breaks during long listening sessions.
Reduce the volume when awareness of traffic, alarms, nearby people, or other environmental sounds is required. Although the open design allows the surrounding room to remain audible, loud playback may still mask quieter external sounds.
Splash-proof fun!
The earbuds carry an IP57 rating: they're dust-resistant and can withstand immersion in fresh water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. They're ready for sweat, rain, and everyday adventures.
They can join you in the shower or for a swim within the IP57 limits. After getting wet, let them dry completely before putting them back in the case, and keep in mind that water resistance may fade over time.
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production is underway.
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