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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Simon Mears Audio.

Of note: quite a few speaker brands mentioned here that have nothing to do with "boutique." Let's sharpen them pencils, please. 
I took a look at Simon Mears Audio and boutique they are. Not to my taste but I imagine they sound wonderful.

+ Whatever it is, for Lou at Daedalus. His speakers are hand made furniture and sound pretty good too. My Da-Ramas are over 10 years old and ain't going nowhere.

My son has a pair of Fritz speakers too, another very helpful company.