I have an idea for an audio product what should I do?


Without giving too much away it involves working with smaller digital amplifiers that are modified for a certain application. Should I contact an electrical engineer or someone in the business already who builds audio amplifier products or...?? I have zero experience myself with building any audio related products but I think the idea I have is intriguing. Thanks for any help!

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I have an invention too. The Kenjit Speaker System. KSS for short (Patent pending). Scanspeak drivers mounted in concrete walls 10 inch thick with the rear side facing a large room filled with fibreglass. It would be infinite baffle and would offer pretty much the bleeding edge of what is currently possible. The system would be tuned to the customers ears so there would be ZERO complaints about not enough bass, recessed mids or harsh highs. Naturally the system would be expensive however when you consider how much the worlds most expensive speakers cost, it becomes apparent that the KSS would be far superior. The KSS would offer the best of both worlds. A wooden box, without the wooden sound, and an open baffle without the problems with frequency response and cancellations. The only question is how to bring this technology to the market? Or is this essentially what professional music studios already do? 

I agree with @deadhead1000 for the most part- one item I see missing from the response was a mock up/prototype. Not sure if you’re idea is based from a test piece or if it’s just an idea but having a functioning device (just enough to demonstrate the idea) is very helpful when it comes to approaching higher level experts and even patent attorneys.

Even if your idea is not the first of its kind it may be its difference’s that separate it from prior art. Again having a working piece helps those professionals you approach narrow down exactly what you need and helps you determine costs and so forth.

Patents are a funny thing- I have applied for a few, have only gotten one to go through. The process can be expensive, the narratives grueling and are very time consuming. 
The business plan side of what was first mentioned will be necessary at the right point in time especially if you’re seeking investors but if you truly feel your idea unique (be it an application or invention patent) I would first focus on how to prove it works and then to demonstrate it. You can do all of this while protecting your idea. Once you have this accomplished the rest of the picture will become clearer. Of course if you have deep pockets you can always bring in an attorney, draw up binding NDA’s and search for a company that can develop a prototype for you.

Good Luck!

Paul McGowan of PS Audio is a good ear for advice. Like deadhead1000 said, you need to do the preliminaries first. Good luck.

So you haven't built a prototype or proof of concept?  That might be a good first step.