It’s a fact that every human lacks perfect symmetry and hearing is no different. One ear may hear higher notes more clearly, the other bass tones, and then there are volume levels.

Nura is a new type of headphone that integrates unique soundwave technology to automatically measure your hearing (from the outer ear all the way to the brain) and adapt music perfectly to you. You don't need to answer any tests – just sit back and listen. 

For headphones to deliver the right sound, they must be matched to the listener. Nura even recognises you when you put them on.

Nura has chosen Kickstarter to enter the audiophile world, and it has secured $1.2 million — its goal was $100,000 — with still time to get in before it closes on 15 July.

The recommended price will be $399, but a pledge of $219 gets you a set. The only catch is that it will ship in April 2017.

The design is also interesting – earbuds within an over-ear cup to provide exceptional sound clarity. The buds deliver the sound, and the over-ear cup delivers noise isolation and bass you can feel through your skin. They are not noise-cancelling, but the gel-tipped buds make up for that.

Nura can be connected by a 3.5mm audio plug, Bluetooth and digital.

nura is a Melbourne-based team of experts in engineering, acoustics, biology, hearing science and product delivery. Founded in April 2015, it has also received funding from the Melbourne Accelerator Program, and is a graduate of the HAX Accelerator.

While the concept of individual ear tuning is not so new – Even has tuneable earbuds – Nura does represent a unique design and having well surpassed its Kickstarter goal you can be sure this is one hot technology.