Brands - Audiophiles

Car Audio Subwoofers

Japan · Est. 1967

Alpine

In-dash Halo receivers, R-Series and S-Series component car speakers and subwoofers, and compact power-pack amplifiers.

Bass Guitar Amps Pedals

USA · Est. 1949

Ampeg

The unmistakable sound of rock and Motown bass: SVT all-tube stacks, 8x10 Heritage enclosures, Portaflex heads, and Rocket Bass combos.

DAP DAC Headphones

South Korea · Est. 2012

Astell&Kern

Reference portable high-resolution music players (DAPs), quad-DAC architectures, and portable USB DAC dongles.

Headphones

USA · Est. 2008

Audeze

California maker of the LCD-2, LCD-X, MM-500 studio headphones, and Maxwell wireless planar gaming headset.

Turntables Headphones Microphones

Japan · Est. 1962

Audio-Technica

Japanese transducer leader behind the AT-LP120X/LP60X turntables, VM95 moving-magnet cartridges, ATH-M50x studio monitors, and condenser mics.

Cables DAC

USA · Est. 1980

AudioQuest

Maker of the pocket-sized DragonFly Black/Red/Cobalt USB DACs and low-inductance speaker, HDMI, and interconnect cables.

Acoustics

USA · Est. 1977

Auralex Acoustics

Studio acoustic foam panels, corner LENRD bass traps, MudGuard microphone shields, and MoPAD studio monitor decouplers.

Speakers Headphones

Denmark · Est. 1925

Bang & Olufsen

Sculptural Scandinavian acoustic design across the Beosound, Beolab, Beolit portable speakers, and Beoplay headphones.

Audio Interfaces Keyboards Pedals Microphones

Germany · Est. 1989

Behringer

Ultra-accessible guitar pedals, U-Phoria USB audio interfaces, Xenyx/X32 mixers, and analog synthesizer recreations.

Headphones Microphones

Germany · Est. 1924

Beyerdynamic

Creator of the studio-staple DT 770, DT 880, DT 990, and DT 1990 Pro headphones and dynamic studio microphones.

Guitar Amps Pedals Bass

United Kingdom · Est. 2007

Blackstar Amplification

Northampton-designed tube and digital guitar amplifiers featuring the patented Infinite Shape Feature (ISF) tone control.

Headphones Speakers

USA · Est. 1964

Bose

Industry benchmark for active noise cancellation with the QuietComfort lineup, home theater soundbars, and portable Bluetooth speakers.

Pedals Guitar Amps

Japan · Est. 1973

Boss

The world's most-played pedalboard staples (DS-1, BD-2, DD-8, RV-6, TU-3), GT/GX multi-effects processors, and Katana modeling amplifiers.

Speakers Headphones

United Kingdom · Est. 1966

Bowers & Wilkins

Abbey Road studio monitor partner producing the 600, 700, and 800 Series Diamond loudspeakers and Px7/Px8 wireless headphones.

Woodwind

France · Est. 1825

Buffet Crampon

World benchmark for symphony and student B-flat clarinets, bass clarinets, oboes, and English horns.

Guitars

USA · Est. 1833

C.F. Martin & Co.

Creator of the Dreadnought and X-braced steel-string acoustic guitar, hand-building standard series instruments in Nazareth, Pennsylvania.

Amplifiers DAC CD Players Turntables Speakers

United Kingdom · Est. 1968

Cambridge Audio

British hi-fi integrated amplifiers, StreamMagic network players, DacMagic desktop DACs, and CD transports.

Headphones DAC

USA · Est. 2015

Campfire Audio

Portland-crafted multi-driver balanced armature and planar magnetic in-ear monitors.

Motorcycle

USA / Israel · Est. 2004

Cardo

Dynamic Mesh Communication (DMC) motorcycle intercoms including the Packtalk Pro, Packtalk Edge, and Freecom series with JBL helmet speakers.

DAC Amplifiers

United Kingdom · Est. 1989

Chord Electronics

British pioneer of custom FPGA WTA-filter DACs including the Mojo 2, Qutest, Hugo TT2, and DAVE.

Speakers Subwoofers Headphones

Denmark · Est. 1983

DALI

Danish Audiophile Loudspeaker Industries known for low-loss wood-fibre cones, hybrid ribbon/dome tweeters, and wide-dispersion voicing.

Headphones

USA · Est. 2012

Dan Clark Audio

San Diego planar magnetic headphones utilizing Acoustic Metamaterial Tuning System (AMTS) waveguides for reference closed- and open-back listening.

Bass Pedals Guitar Amps

Finland · Est. 2009

Darkglass Electronics

Modern bass overdrive/DI pedals, Microtubes 500/900 amplifiers, and carbon-fiber neodymium bass cabinets.

Receivers Amplifiers Turntables

Japan · Est. 1910

Denon

Home theater standard-bearer with the AVR-S and AVR-X series receivers (Audyssey & Dirac Live), PMA stereo amps, and DL-103 MC cartridges.

Speakers Studio Monitors Car Audio

Denmark · Est. 1977

Dynaudio

Danish hi-fi and studio monitor powerhouse manufacturing proprietary Magnesium Silicate Polymer (MSP) woofers and Esotar soft-dome tweeters.

Pedals

USA · Est. 2004

EarthQuaker Devices

Hand-built in Akron, Ohio: overdrive, fuzz, ambient reverb, and delay effects pedals with Flexi-Switch relay switching.

Speakers Studio Monitors Headphones

China · Est. 1996

Edifier

Powered bookshelf speakers, planar ribbon tweeters, desktop monitors, and Stax Spirit planar wireless headphones.

Speakers Subwoofers Turntables

Germany · Est. 1926

ELAC

German loudspeaker maker known for the Debut 2.0/3.0 series, concentric Uni-Fi monitors, and folded-ribbon JET tweeters.

Pedals

USA · Est. 1968

Electro-Harmonix

New York pedal laboratory famous for the Big Muff Pi, Soul Food, Holy Grail reverb, Canyon delay, and POG polyphonic octave generators.

Amplifiers Home Theater Speakers Subwoofers DAC

USA · Est. 2003

Emotiva

High-current multi-channel home theater power amplifiers, BasX stereo amps, and folded-ribbon Airmotiv loudspeakers.

Guitars Bass

USA · Est. 1873

Epiphone

Historic fretted instrument maker delivering Casino hollowbodies, Inspired by Gibson Les Pauls/SGs, and Masterbilt acoustics.

Plugins

Netherlands · Est. 2002

FabFilter

Studio-standard mixing and mastering VST/AU/AAX plugins praised for surgical DSP accuracy and real-time spectrum interfaces.

Guitars Guitar Amps Pedals

USA · Est. 1946

Fender

Cornerstone of electric guitar and bass history—Stratocaster, Telecaster, Precision/Jazz Bass, Blues Junior tube combos, and Tone Master amps.

DAC Amplifiers Headphones

China · Est. 2007

FiiO

High-res portable audio ecosystem covering desktop K-series DAC/amps, BTR Bluetooth receivers, M-series DAPs, and planar/hybrid IEMs.

Headphones

Japan · Est. 1974

Final Audio

Japanese acoustic engineering across precision E-Series/A-Series in-ear monitors, spatial gaming audio, and Air Film Damping planar flagships.

Turntables Speakers Home Theater

Canada · Est. 1999

Fluance

High-value belt-drive vinyl turntables with servo-controlled motors, acrylic platters, and factory-mounted Ortofon cartridges.

Headphones Speakers Studio Monitors Car Audio

France · Est. 1979

Focal

French acoustic engineering house famed for the Clear Mg, Utopia, and Bathys headphones alongside Beryllium studio monitors and hi-fi loudspeakers.

Audio Interfaces

United Kingdom · Est. 1985

Focusrite

Home and pro studio standard with the Scarlett Solo/2i2/4i4 4th Gen interfaces, Air-mode mic preamps, and Clarett+ converters.

Amplifiers DAC Turntables

China · Est. 2017

Fosi Audio

Compact TI TPA3255 Class-D amplifiers with Post-Filter Feedback (PFFB), tube preamps, phono stages, and desktop DACs.

Marine

New Zealand · Est. 1998

Fusion Entertainment

Garmin-owned marine audio pioneer engineering True-Marine IP65 source units, CRGBW coaxial speakers, and Class-D marine amplifiers.

Studio Monitors Subwoofers

Finland · Est. 1978

Genelec

Finnish studio reference monitors (8010A, 8020D, 8030C, and The Ones coaxial point-source series) with GLM room calibration.

Guitars

USA · Est. 1902

Gibson

American guitar icon behind the Les Paul Standard, SG, ES-335 semi-hollow, and Montana-built J-45 and Hummingbird acoustics.

Acoustics

USA / Europe · Est. 2004

GIK Acoustics

Laboratory-tested broadband acoustic absorption panels, tuned membrane bass traps, and diffusor panels for studios and listening rooms.

Headphones Turntables

USA · Est. 1953

Grado Labs

Hand-built in Brooklyn, New York: SR60x/SR80x/SR325x Prestige Series open-back headphones, wooden Hemp/Reference models, and moving-iron cartridges.

Woodwind Brass

France · Est. 1885

Henri Selmer Paris

Handcrafted French saxophones, clarinets, and mouthpieces played by classical and jazz legends worldwide.

DAP DAC Headphones

China · Est. 2011

HiBy

Bit-perfect Android digital audio players, Darwin R2R portable players, HiByOS firmware, and balanced portable DAC/amps.

Headphones DAC Amplifiers

USA / China · Est. 2007

HiFiMAN

Leading designer of open-back planar magnetic headphones including the Sundara, Edition XS, Ananda, and Arya Stealth.

Guitars Pedals

Japan · Est. 1957

Ibanez

Fast-neck electric guitars and basses alongside the legendary TS9 and TS808 Tube Screamer overdrive pedals.

DAC Amplifiers

United Kingdom · Est. 2012

iFi Audio

Specialists in Burr-Brown portable and desktop USB DAC/amps, including the Zen DAC series, xDSD Gryphon, and Go Link dongles.

Speakers Studio Monitors Subwoofers Headphones Car Audio Marine

USA · Est. 1946

JBL

Legendary horn and waveguide engineering spanning the 305P/308P studio monitors, Classic L100/L82 hi-fi speakers, and Stage home theater line.

Marine Car Audio Subwoofers

USA · Est. 1975

JL Audio

Precision mobile, marine (M3/M6), and home (Fathom/Dominion) subwoofers and Class D amplifiers engineered for high excursion and low distortion.

Studio Monitors Subwoofers

USA · Est. 2018

Kali Audio

California-engineered active studio monitors with 3-D imaging waveguides, boundary compensation DIP switches, and ultra-low self-noise.

Speakers Subwoofers

United Kingdom · Est. 1961

KEF

British acoustic innovator behind point-source Uni-Q concentric drivers and Metamaterial Absorption Technology (Q Meta, LS50 Meta, R Series).

Car Audio Marine

Japan · Est. 1946

Kenwood

Car and marine head units with wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, eXcelon reference amplifiers, and shallow-mount subwoofers.

Car Audio Subwoofers Marine

USA · Est. 1973

Kicker

High-output car, truck, ATV, and marine audio famous for square Solo-Baric L7 subwoofers, CompR enclosures, and CX amplifiers.

Speakers Subwoofers

USA · Est. 1946

Klipsch

Iconic American horn-loaded loudspeakers spanning the Reference, Reference Premiere, Powered Monitors, and Heritage series.

Keyboards Pedals

Japan · Est. 1963

Korg

Synthesizer and keyboard innovator behind the Minilogue XD, Volca series, Nautilus workstations, B2/Liano digital pianos, and Pitchblack tuners.

Studio Monitors Subwoofers Headphones

USA · Est. 1986

KRK

Instantly recognizable yellow-cone Kevlar nearfield studio monitors (Rokit 5/7/8, Classic 5, V-Series) and S8/S10 studio subwoofers.

Pedals Guitar Amps

USA · Est. 1996

Line 6

Pioneer of digital amp modeling and multi-effects processors including the Helix Floor, HX Stomp, DL4 MkII delay, and Catalyst combos.

Amplifiers Receivers

USA / Japan · Est. 1953

Marantz

Warm, musical hi-fi electronics including the Cinema series receivers, Model 30/40n/50 integrated amps, and reference SACD players.

Guitar Amps Headphones Speakers

United Kingdom · Est. 1962

Marshall

The voice of British rock crunch across the DSL, Studio Vintage/Classic, JCM800, and MG series guitar amplifiers.

Headphones

Romania · Est. 2011

Meze Audio

Heirloom-grade walnut and magnesium audiophile headphones engineered for comfort, serviceability, and musical warmth.

Speakers Subwoofers Home Theater

United Kingdom · Est. 1972

Monitor Audio

British loudspeaker specialist pioneering Ceramic-Coated Aluminium/Magnesium (C-CAM) drivers and MPD pleated tweeters.

Headphones DAC

China · Est. 2015

Moondrop

Harman-inspired in-ear monitors and portable USB-C DAC/amps like the Dawn Pro, Chu, Aria, Blessing, and Variations.

Plugins Keyboards DJ Gear Audio Interfaces

Germany · Est. 1996

Native Instruments

Industry-standard virtual instruments and sample libraries (Komplete & Kontakt), polyphonic aftertouch MIDI keyboards, and Maschine production workstations.

Microphones Studio Monitors Headphones

Germany · Est. 1928

Neumann

Vocal recording benchmark behind the U 87 Ai, TLM 102, TLM 103, KM 184 microphones, and DSP-calibrated KH studio monitors.

DJ Gear Turntables

USA · Est. 1971

Numark

Accessible and professional DJ controllers, standalone Engine DJ consoles, and portable scratch turntables.

Turntables

Denmark · Est. 1918

Ortofon

World standard in phono cartridges, including the 2M Red, 2M Blue, 2M Bronze, 2M Black, OM series, and Concorde DJ styli.

DJ Gear Turntables Studio Monitors Headphones

Japan · Est. 1994

Pioneer DJ / AlphaTheta

Club-standard CDJ media players, DJM mixers, Rekordbox/Serato FLX DJ controllers, and HDJ monitoring headphones.

Speakers Subwoofers Car Audio Marine

USA · Est. 1972

Polk Audio

Accessible high-performance speakers featuring PowerPort bass venting across the Monitor XT, Signature Elite, and Reserve lines.

Studio Monitors Audio Interfaces Plugins

USA · Est. 1995

PreSonus

Eris active studio monitors, StudioLive digital mixers, Quantum USB-C interfaces, and Studio One DAW software.

Turntables Amplifiers

Austria · Est. 1991

Pro-Ject

European analog leader behind the Debut Carbon EVO, Debut PRO, Automat turntables, and Box Design phono stages.

Turntables Amplifiers Speakers

United Kingdom · Est. 1973

Rega

Low-mass, high-rigidity British turntables (Planar 1, Planar 2, Planar 3, Planar 6), precision RB tonearms, and the Brio/Elex-R amplifiers.

Car Audio Subwoofers Marine Motorcycle

USA · Est. 1973

Rockford Fosgate

Mobile and powersports audio leader behind Punch and Power car subwoofers, Harley-Davidson saddlebag/fairing kits, and marine audio.

Microphones Audio Interfaces

Australia · Est. 1967

Rode

Australian studio and creator audio powerhouse behind the NT1 5th Gen, PodMic USB, Wireless PRO, and RodeCaster production consoles.

Keyboards Drums Guitar Amps

Japan · Est. 1972

Roland

Creator of the JUNO/JUPITER synths, FP-series digital pianos, TD V-Drums electronic kits, TR drum machines, and JC-120 amplifier.

Amplifiers CD Players Receivers

Japan · Est. 1961

Rotel

Family-owned hi-fi maker building custom in-house toroidal transformers for Class-AB integrated amplifiers, power amps, and CD players.

Soundbars Home Theater

South Korea · Est. 1938

Samsung

Harman Audio Lab tuned Q-Series flagship Dolby Atmos soundbars with wireless rear surround speakers and subwoofers.

Radios

Taiwan · Est. 1974

Sangean

High-sensitivity AM/FM, HD Radio, DAB+, and world-band shortwave receivers prized for analog tuner selectivity and warm wooden cabinets.

Amplifiers DAC

USA · Est. 2010

Schiit Audio

Direct-to-listener American manufacturer of the Magni/Modi stack, Mani 2 phono preamp, Vali tube hybrid, and Multibit DACs.

Motorcycle

USA / South Korea · Est. 1998

Sena

Motorcycle Bluetooth and Mesh 2.0 helmet communication systems with Harman Kardon speakers.

Headphones Microphones

Germany · Est. 1945

Sennheiser

Renowned for reference open-back audiophile headphones like the HD 600/650/800S series, wireless ANC headphones, and studio/stage microphones.

DAP DAC CD Players Headphones

China · Est. 1988

Shanling

Hi-Fi portable digital audio players, desktop/portable CD players, and AKM/ESS USB DAC dongles.

Microphones Headphones

USA · Est. 1925

Shure

Industry-standard dynamic and broadcast microphones (SM57, SM58, SM7B, SM7dB, MV7+) and stage wireless/in-ear monitoring systems.

Headphones

China · Est. 2015

SIMGOT

Acclaimed for high-imaging hybrid and dynamic driver IEMs such as the EM6L, EA500LM, and SuperMix 4.

DAC Amplifiers

China · Est. 2009

SMSL

High-value desktop digital-to-analog converters, balanced headphone amplifiers, and compact Class D speaker amplifiers.

Soundbars Speakers Subwoofers Home Theater Headphones

USA · Est. 2002

Sonos

Multi-room Wi-Fi speakers, Arc and Beam Dolby Atmos soundbars, wireless subwoofers, and Ace noise-canceling headphones.

Speakers Home Theater

Italy · Est. 1983

Sonus faber

Italian artisan loudspeakers combining lute-shaped wood and leather cabinets with D.A.D. silk-dome tweeters.

Headphones DAC Receivers Speakers Turntables Car Audio

Japan · Est. 1946

Sony

Consumer and pro audio pioneer spanning WH-1000XM noise-canceling headphones, MDR studio monitors, Walkman DAPs, and STR-AN AV receivers.

Guitars

USA · Est. 1982

Squier

Fender's value brand delivering authentic Strat, Tele, Jazzmaster, and P/J Bass designs from entry Sonic models to vintage-spec Classic Vibes.

Strings

United Kingdom · Est. 1895

Stentor

Carved solid-tonewood violins, violas, cellos, and double basses recommended by string educators worldwide.

Subwoofers Speakers

USA · Est. 1998

SVS

Reference home theater and stereo subwoofers (SB-1000 Pro, PB-1000 Pro, 2000/3000/16-Ultra series) plus Prime and Ultra Evolution speakers.

Cassette CD Players Audio Interfaces Microphones

Japan · Est. 1971

Tascam

Professional studio rack cassette decks, CD recorders, Model-series analog/USB mixers, and Portacapture handheld field recorders.

Guitars

USA · Est. 1974

Taylor Guitars

Modern acoustic and electro-acoustic guitars featuring V-Class bracing, bolt-on NT necks, and Expression System 2 electronics.

Turntables DJ Gear Amplifiers Headphones CD Players

Japan · Est. 1965

Technics

The inventor of the direct-drive turntable, crafting coreless-motor SL-1200 DJ and audiophile turntables, JENO Engine amplifiers, and TWS earbuds.

Turntables

Switzerland / Germany · Est. 1883

Thorens

One of the world's oldest hi-fi manufacturers, renowned for suspended sub-chassis turntables and precision tonearms.

Radios Speakers

USA · Est. 2000

Tivoli Audio

Acoustic wood-cabinet AM/FM and Wi-Fi tabletop radios co-founded with audio legend Henry Kloss.

DAC Amplifiers

China · Est. 2008

Topping

Precision desktop DACs and headphone amplifiers engineered for reference SINAD, ultra-low distortion, and balanced studio/hi-fi setups.

Speakers Turntables

France · Est. 1980

Triangle Hi-Fi

French loudspeaker manufacturer celebrated for lively, high-sensitivity Borea and Esprit series bookshelf and floorstanding speakers.

Audio Interfaces Microphones Pedals

USA · Est. 1958

Universal Audio

Founded by Bill Putnam Sr., makers of the 1176/LA-2A hardware compressors, Apollo DSP interfaces, Volt USB interfaces, and UAFX amp pedals.

Acoustics

Portugal · Est. 2007

Vicoustic

Architectural and studio acoustic treatment combining high-density VicPET wool absorption with geometric wood diffusion.

Brass

USA · Est. 1918

Vincent Bach

Orchestral and jazz standard for professional Stradivarius B-flat trumpets, symphony tenor/bass trombones, and precision mouthpieces.

Pedals

USA · Est. 2011

Walrus Audio

Boutique guitar effects pedals, Mako series stereo DSP stompboxes, and Canvas pedalboard power supplies and direct boxes.

Plugins

Israel / USA · Est. 1992

Waves Audio

Technical Grammy-winning developer of over 250 audio mixing, mastering, vocal tuning, and live sound DSP plugins.

Marine Subwoofers

USA · Est. 2005

Wet Sounds

High-output marine audio engineered for wakeboats, pontoons, and UTVs, including REV series horn-loaded tower speakers and Stealth soundbars.

Amplifiers DAC

USA · Est. 2021

WiiM

High-value hi-res network streamers and streaming integrated amplifiers with parametric room EQ, HDMI ARC, and subwoofer management.

Amplifiers Receivers Speakers Studio Monitors Guitars Keyboards Drums

Japan · Est. 1887

Yamaha

Unmatched breadth across A-S301/501/801 Class AB integrated amplifiers, RX-V/Aventage receivers, HS studio monitors, guitars, and digital pianos.