1986
Founding by Prof. Dr.-Ing. Klaus Genuit
1996
Move to the first company-owned building
1996-2020
New office buildings, test benches, research laboratories and test chambers
2020
Headquarter in Herzogenrath near Aachen
At Home Worldwide
Internationally leading in the fields of sound and vibration analysis, speech and audio
Strong Partner
For more than three decades
Overview
Company
Since foundation in 1986, HEAD acoustics has been a reliable partner wherever acoustics,...
Since foundation in 1986, HEAD acoustics has been a reliable partner wherever acoustics, vibrations, or speech, audio and sound quality play an important role. We are not only one of the world’s leading companies in the comprehensive analysis of sound and vibration; our expertise and pioneering role in the measurement and optimization of speech and audio quality in all areas of communications technology are also recognized worldwide. Our customers value the combination of cutting-edge measurement technology with decades of experience in an industrial setting. With our hardware and software, we offer scalable solutions for the specific problems posed by a wide variety of applications. As a service, our experts develop acoustic optimization approaches – in close cooperation with our customers and tailored to their individual needs.
Since foundation in 1986, HEAD acoustics has been a reliable partner wherever acoustics, vibrations, or speech, audio and sound quality play an important role. We are not only one of the world’s leading companies in the comprehensive analysis of sound and vibration; our expertise and...
Since foundation in 1986, HEAD acoustics has been a reliable partner wherever acoustics, vibrations, or speech, audio and sound quality play an important role. We are not only one of the world’s leading companies in the comprehensive analysis of sound and vibration; our expertise and pioneering role in the measurement and optimization of speech and audio quality in all areas of communications technology are also recognized worldwide. Our customers value the combination of cutting-edge measurement technology with decades of experience in an industrial setting. With our hardware and software, we offer scalable solutions for the specific problems posed by a wide variety of applications. As a service, our experts develop acoustic optimization approaches – in close cooperation with our customers and tailored to their individual needs.
Shareholder
Shareholder
Professor Klaus Genuit founded HEAD acoustics in 1986. In his role as Managing Director, he was responsible for the area of Research Sound, Vibration & Perception until April 2023. Klaus Genuit is an Honorary Professor at RWTH Aachen University and a member of various international acoustics associations such as AES, ASJ, JSAE, SAE, DEGA and ASA. As an active member of working groups at the DIN and ISO, he supports the standardization of measurement regulations and psychoacoustic parameters.
Management
Managing Director
Ms. Anne Geller-Gravez joined the company in 2018 after many years in technical sales in various industries, occupying roles in corporate strategy and financial control.
Ms. Geller-Gravez was appointed to the management board in 2023 and has since been in charge of the newly established Sales and Marketing division, including the company's technical support.
Managing Director
Stephan Noth manages the activities of Human Resources, Finance & Controlling, Production, Central Services and Quality Management at HEAD acoustics worldwide. In addition to building business relationships domestically and internationally, he acts as a direct contact person for the subsidiaries and sales partners. He was appointed to the management team of HEAD acoustics GmbH in 2016.
Managing Director
Dr. Matthias Wegerhoff heads the HEAD acoustics technical department. His responsibilities include software development, the development of measurement systems, engineering services, and the pre-development and research departments. Mr. Wegerhoff was appointed to the HEAD acoustics GmbH management board in 2023.
Research & Development
Soundscape, sound perception, simulation methods, psychoacoustics, and communication and...
Soundscape, sound perception, simulation methods, psychoacoustics, and communication and audio quality are just some of the topics that our research and development departments concern themselves with. HEAD acoustics attaches great importance to the continuous expansion of research and development. For their work, the teams have access to cutting-edge technology and well-equipped testing rooms. The close interconnection between research and development allows us to quickly implement new ideas, algorithms and methods in our products. This way, we ensure that our product range is always up to date and literally meets every standard. We are involved in a wide variety of national and international projects and cooperate with universities and other scientific institutions.
Soundscape, sound perception, simulation methods, psychoacoustics, and communication and audio quality are just some of the topics that our research and development departments concern themselves with. HEAD acoustics attaches great importance to the continuous expansion of research and...
Soundscape, sound perception, simulation methods, psychoacoustics, and communication and audio quality are just some of the topics that our research and development departments concern themselves with. HEAD acoustics attaches great importance to the continuous expansion of research and development. For their work, the teams have access to cutting-edge technology and well-equipped testing rooms. The close interconnection between research and development allows us to quickly implement new ideas, algorithms and methods in our products. This way, we ensure that our product range is always up to date and literally meets every standard. We are involved in a wide variety of national and international projects and cooperate with universities and other scientific institutions.
Publications
Since HEAD acoustics was founded, a multitude of doctoral, diploma and master’s theses...
Since HEAD acoustics was founded, a multitude of doctoral, diploma and master’s theses as well as more than 500 scientific publications have been produced. Our publications, which are also the product of various cooperations with universities, scientific institutions, laboratories and industries, bear witness to over 30 years of well-founded scientific work. The topics of the publications reflect our wide field of research and development: from signal processing to environmental noise, simulation, and speech or audio quality right through to binaural technology.
Since HEAD acoustics was founded, a multitude of doctoral, diploma and master’s theses as well as more than 500 scientific publications have been produced. Our publications, which are also the product of various cooperations with universities, scientific institutions, laboratories and...
Since HEAD acoustics was founded, a multitude of doctoral, diploma and master’s theses as well as more than 500 scientific publications have been produced. Our publications, which are also the product of various cooperations with universities, scientific institutions, laboratories and industries, bear witness to over 30 years of well-founded scientific work. The topics of the publications reflect our wide field of research and development: from signal processing to environmental noise, simulation, and speech or audio quality right through to binaural technology.
Standardization
Our involvement in various committees for international standardization is of great...
Our involvement in various committees for international standardization is of great importance. Our goal is to make the results of our fundamental work public and to provide them in standardized form. The development of our own products is closely interconnected with our work on standardization to enable us to offer standards-compliant solutions in a timely manner. These include software and hardware products for the measurement and analysis of communication quality, psychoacoustics or soundscapes, for sound field simulation, and complete systems that allow complex, standards-compliant measurements of a wide variety of products.
Our involvement in various committees for international standardization is of great importance. Our goal is to make the results of our fundamental work public and to provide them in standardized form. The development of our own products is closely interconnected with our work on...
Our involvement in various committees for international standardization is of great importance. Our goal is to make the results of our fundamental work public and to provide them in standardized form. The development of our own products is closely interconnected with our work on standardization to enable us to offer standards-compliant solutions in a timely manner. These include software and hardware products for the measurement and analysis of communication quality, psychoacoustics or soundscapes, for sound field simulation, and complete systems that allow complex, standards-compliant measurements of a wide variety of products.
Corporate Social Responsibility
As a medium-sized company in the Aachen city region, we take responsibility: we have...
As a medium-sized company in the Aachen city region, we take responsibility: we have been involved in social projects for years through sponsorships and targeted assistance. In doing so, we support regional campaigns for disadvantaged children, integration projects, sporting events and educational and creative events for children and young people. The entire team at HEAD acoustics GmbH takes part through annual fundraising campaigns.
In addition, Professor Genuit founded the HEAD-Genuit Foundation back in 2008. It supports people, projects, and scientific and research institutes that are taking a stand for an improved acoustic environment. Endowed professorships, doctoral students and postdoc positions are also supported, along with campaigns and projects that facilitate scientific exchanges and improvements in acoustic quality in the environment.
As a medium-sized company in the Aachen city region, we take responsibility: we have been involved in social projects for years through sponsorships and targeted assistance. In doing so, we support regional campaigns for disadvantaged children, integration projects, sporting events and...
As a medium-sized company in the Aachen city region, we take responsibility: we have been involved in social projects for years through sponsorships and targeted assistance. In doing so, we support regional campaigns for disadvantaged children, integration projects, sporting events and educational and creative events for children and young people. The entire team at HEAD acoustics GmbH takes part through annual fundraising campaigns.
In addition, Professor Genuit founded the HEAD-Genuit Foundation back in 2008. It supports people, projects, and scientific and research institutes that are taking a stand for an improved acoustic environment. Endowed professorships, doctoral students and postdoc positions are also supported, along with campaigns and projects that facilitate scientific exchanges and improvements in acoustic quality in the environment.
