Jon Kiachian

President of MedTech & Specialty Audio, Knowles

Search every verified Jon Kiachian interview, podcast appearance, and on-the-record quote — each transcript cross-checked by AI and human review to confirm speaker identity. Jon Kiachian, President of MedTech & Specialty Audio at Knowles, announced a collaboration with Baseus on the Baseus Inspire XC1 open-earclip headphones. In a video released on September 3, 2025, Kiachian described Knowles' balanced armature drivers, originally developed for hearing aids, as a "secret ingredient" inside "the world's best sounding earphones." He stated that Knowles has been "the global leader of superior miniaturized acoustic solutions" for 75 years. Kiachian characterized the Baseus XC1 as a "revolutionary breakthrough" and the "global debut" of Knowles' flagship balanced armature drivers in an open-ear design. He said the product is "the first ever hybrid system combining balanced armatures and dynamic drivers in an open-ear design," delivering a "rich, balanced, and lifelike listening experience without distortion." Kiachian added that Knowles and Baseus will continue collaborating "in the pursuit of ultimate sound quality and all-day comfort."