What's your favorite boutique speaker maker


Seeing a few discussions recently about Fritz made me curious about what other artisan speaker shops are out there. 

I'll cast my vote for Louis at Omega Speakers in CT. His high efficiency full range Alnico drivers, impeccable craftsmanship and very reasonable prices make a compelling option. I've had some very nice speakers over the years but these put a smile on my face like no others could. My search is over. 

No affiliation with him, here's a link to the ones he built for me the beginning of this year. 
https://www.instagram.com/p/B7RE-f7JiW6/
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“Boutique” IMO is the type of company, firstly, that does not have their items within a dealer network. From there, I’d say it a company that builds after you order (or place a down payment) and does not have a stock of units, and the type of company when you call you get the owner, but that’s not a necessity, but the first one should be a prerequisite imo. 
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Have been following this really interesting discussion.  We have been trying to understand both the current audio market and where it is going in positioning ourselves.  We feel like we are in an undefined space - we have boutique aspects such as small production, direct to customer, and some configuration options (cross-over and connectors).  But we also are working on economies of scale and repeatable production processes to offer more approachable prices, 15-day trials, limited configuration choices, etc.  Ideally we hope to reach newer entrants to the 'audiophile' world... maybe as they progress to more expensive/esoteric offerings.  Fantastic world that we live in where there is a spectrum of products to choose from.

Continuing to listen in on this discussion. Selfishly I am getting a lot of insight hearing this communities thoughts.  If you care to share about your personal progression from 'mainstream' to interest in boutique offerings that would be really interesting. 

CheersJB