It’s been a month since Noise unveiled the Master Buds 2 at CES 2026, and the company’s co-founder had said that it is making a generation leap with this product. The second-gen Master Buds series TWS is set to globally launch at the end of this month, and Digit has learned from an industry source that the Noise Master Buds 2 could introduce hardware-based spatial audio with integrated head tracking. This could be the big upgrade the company has been teasing and would position the upcoming Noise earbuds as a more advanced offering aimed at users who want immersive audio and more in the mid-range true wireless segment. Here are the details.
As per our source, Noise may not rely solely on software-processed spatial audio in the Master Buds 2. Instead, the earbuds are said to include a 6-axis inertial measurement unit, or IMU. This is a component typically reserved for more premium audio ecosystems.
An IMU combines accelerometers and gyroscopes to detect orientation and motion in three-dimensional space. In audio products, this hardware enables precise head tracking. When paired with spatial audio processing, the soundstage remains fixed in virtual space even as the user moves their head, similar to implementations seen in high-end ecosystems from brands such as Apple and Sony.
Our source has referenced internal testing material that allegedly shows motion-tracking accuracy crossing the 90% mark. In real-world use, this could mean stable positional tracking, reducing audio lag when turning the head.
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More notably, the same source claims that the IMU could enable head-movement-based interactions. For instance, users may be able to nod to accept calls or perform subtle gestures to skip tracks. Gesture-based controls are not new in consumer electronics, but they remain rare in mainstream true wireless earbuds, especially outside flagship price brackets.
These details are intriguing. But no certification images or public regulatory filings have surfaced so far to corroborate these claims. And Noise has not confirmed these details either, and there is no official word yet on the launch timeline or pricing.
Spatial audio has increasingly become a marketing focus across the TWS category. However, in many mid-range earbuds, the feature is software-simulated and lacks hardware-based head tracking. This limits immersion and can feel artificial in comparison. With a 6-axis IMU, the Master Buds 2 could offer a more convincing 360-degree soundstage for films, gaming and compatible streaming content.
Noise’s Master series has been impressive with the Sound by Bose and the overall offering. A hardware-based spatial audio could offer a more refined experience. If you are considering a new pair of mid-range true wireless earbuds primarily for immersive media consumption, it may be worth waiting for official details.
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