In Buffalo, New York, ABYSS Headphones designs and hand-assembles luxury planar-magnetic headphones for serious music listeners. Its distinctive approach pairs CNC-machined aluminum with carefully finished premium materials, while patented planar speakers anchor models such as the flagship AB1266 and Diana line. ABYSS is a division of JPS Labs LLC and backs its headphones with a 10-year private warranty.
Grado LabsFrom a Brooklyn building owned by the Grado family since 1918, Grado Labs has made headphones and phono cartridges since 1953. Founded by Audio Hall of Famer Joseph Grado, the family-owned American company is known for inventing the moving-coil stereo cartridge and developing the first true high-end dynamic headphone. Wired headphones are still assembled in Brooklyn, where a third generation of Grados is learning the business.BROOKLYN, NY
Abstract SoundzAbstract Soundz makes high-fidelity wireless headphones built around an original double-helix design and interchangeable headbands. The company pairs studio-grade audio and active noise cancellation with a deliberately expressive look, positioning its Abstract DNA headphones as tools for personal style as much as listening. Its identity centers on self-expression and forging a path apart from conventional headphone design.
Mayflower ElectronicsMayflower Electronics builds headphone amplifiers, digital-to-analog converters and custom headphones, with its ARC and Objective2 lines defining a small-batch audio business based in Amsterdam, New York. Its modified Fostex T50RP headphones are made to order and individually tested, while the ARC Mini is made in Guilford, Connecticut and hand-tested in Amsterdam. The company also offers DIY parts and accessories for listeners who want to tune or maintain their equipment.AMSTERDAM, NY
Bache AudioBache Audio is a small Brooklyn company that handcrafts high-fidelity speakers and single-ended amplifiers, an effort that began when founder Greg Belman built audio equipment for his own listening. Its designs favor wide-band drivers, quasi-coaxial alignment, and straightforward circuitry, while custom finishes and made-to-order builds let listeners tailor speakers to their rooms. A Brooklyn listening room offers customers the chance to hear the speakers before buying.BROOKLYN, NY