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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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markalarsen
638 posts
 
Every time I have heard the Vaughn speakers, they have been amazing. 
pawlowski6132
592 posts
 
Just bought a pair or KEF LS50, they are very small speakers. 

;^)
tubegroover
2,320 posts
 
Another for Reference 3a, I haven't listened to any of their speakers than are less than sublime, especially for the price, the DeCapos are amazing, reproduction of piano, my thing, is about as close to real as you'll get out of a small monitor with a good suporting cast of electronics and subs. 
genez
220 posts
 
Very small company.  Various models to choose from. These do what speakers are supposed to do, without any fancy extras that do not make the sound more accurate.   Phase coherent - first order crossovers of the highest quality.   http://nsmt-loudspeakers.com/Model-15

Home page:   https://nsmt-loudspeakers.com/
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johnread57
225 posts
 
David Counsell at Viking Acoustics- striking set of horn speakers. I look forward to trial the unique Berlin R Type II’s soon. He has produced unique horn designs and secured wonderful customer reviews. Beautiful woodwork. 
http://www.viking-acoustics.com/products
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