SoundBed from OPUS is a new ‘emotional fitness platform’ that promises to charge you up in 7 minutes. Branded as a ‘Home Gym for your heart,’ the new SoundBed uses vibroacoustic technology to deliver low-frequency vibrations throughout your body.
The central objective of this platform is to release stress and make you feel relaxed.
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About the Opus SoundBed
The Opus platform (companion app) curates journeys, experiences, and sound guides with spatial sound designed to bring awareness swiftly into the present moment and offers proven healing practices (like meditation and breathwork).
These digital relaxation experiences are facilitated by the company’s expert guides to amplify the user experience.
The exclusive content ranges from 7-60 minute sessions, with shorter experiences designed for daily relaxation or mood enhancement and longer Journeys intended for deeper exploration and personal growth.
The SoundBed is designed as a compact bed that is towable and portable with in-use dimensions of 71 x 24 x 24 inches and stowed dimensions of just 24 x 24 x 24 inches. It easily folds up and only weighs about 35 lbs. It also includes:
- 5 Customizable Tactile Transducers
- Multi-Port USB-B/C Bridge/Hub 2 x USB 2.0/3.0 Input(s), 2 x USB-C Inputs(s)
- Connectivity Bluetooth 5.0 LT
- Power Supply External Medical Grade Power Supply (85-240v Input, 50/60Hz)
- Sound In/Out Aux Line In/Out, 7.1 Dolby Sound, Microphone Input
- Certifications UL/CSA/FCC/TUV, Fully HIPAA Compliant, FDA 21 CFR Part 820 Compliant (ISO 13485)
“It delivers a wellness-centered experience for healing and mindfulness, and by combining OPUS’ technology with an elevated form factor that is accessible for daily use, we are increasing the ease with which anyone can tap into holistic wellness and healing at home,” said designer Yves Behar.
There is an “offline” mode that limits the Bluetooth/wifi connection for users concerned about EMF.
We could not track any clinical studies tied to the benefits of this device, but there are adequate studies out there that show the health benefits of sound and vibration-based healing.
Psychoacoustics is the scientific study of the perception of sound, and it has fueled researchers’ paths to understand better how it can be used as medicine.
A study published in the Journal of Evidence-Based Integrative Medicine found that an hour-long sound meditation helped people reduce tension, fatigue, anxiety, and depression while increasing a sense of spiritual well-being.
Another great piece of research worth reading about the benefits of sounds is the “neurochemistry of music” if you are interested in learning more.
The OPUS SoundBed™ currently retails at $1999 or about $50/month with a refundable reserve of $199 for those that reserve their device ahead of time.
