Notable very small loudspeaker companies (other than Tekton!)


Let's give a shout-out to those very small speaker companies that make excellent products.  I'm thinking of true one-man operations (owner-designer-maker) as well as very small ones (owner-designer + a very few employees).

My nominees: Ryan, Prana, Philharmonic, Fritz, Watkins, Vaughn, Chapman, even Daedalus, Salk, Selah.

Who else belongs in this list?

How do they manage to compete with the "big boys", in quality if not in quantity?


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+1 for Reference 3A. This Canadian company makes incredible speakers that sound way expensive more than their price would indicate.

Also, Decware Speakers. More known for his components, Steve Deckert makes several very good speakers. How does he compete? By maintaining a balance between hobby and business; by not every getting professional reviews, and by having a large, devoted cult following among audiophiles.
Very Kool,I went to the sites that had links provided and there is some really great lookin speakers!
I would like to reinforce Legacy Audio and Bill Dudleston,
I’ve been contemplating the Aeris and I had several questions to ask Bill,It took a couple of days and through a weekend but he called me back early that Monday and took the time to completely answer my questions and also provided me more info related to that speaker.

Just a super nice guy that’s very smart as well but still talk in simple terms that the average aphile can understand.I’m sure he has always worn many hats in his company.

Enjoy,
Kenny.
Source Technologies. They don't advertise or demonstrate at shows. They just make good under the radar speakers for their customers and other companies. www.sourcespeaker.com