2. misc-audio
  3. 125286-457

What are some smaller names that compete with the big names in Audio?

I have speakers that are the Gato FM6 that I truly enjoy. I started with High fidelity ct1 products 6 years ago and at the time it was not a big name.  What products have others tried that they are happy with.  Both have been a blessing.  I also didn't want my system to be duplicated by 39 different people.  I really enjoy products made by companies doing their best to win you over with performance and not just a name. What do others think? 
calvinj
ebm
9,311 posts
 
I will be up all night thinking about that one.

mike_in_nc
1,154 posts
 
In answer to the original question: Sanders and Janszen are two firms making electrostatic speakers, neither is a big name, and each makes excellent products.
stringreen's avatar
stringreen
6,470 posts
 
Be wary of small companies....they can go out of business tomorrow (or later today)....no hope of support.  The reason why the bigger companies are bigger, is that they have found success.....I know - support the little guy...but I would gladly send a 25 dollar support check, and not hundreds of dollars for a black box that's not quite right.
mapman's avatar
mapman
22,308 posts
 
MHDT
don_c55
1,025 posts
 
Most all "BIG" names in High End audio are small companies, i.e. less than 100 employees.

And yes, a lot of newer audio companies do not last even 5 years, leaving customers in need of repairs.
More to discover