For a century, beyerdynamic has made headphones, headsets and microphones, with much of its design and production still carried out by hand at the company’s headquarters in Heilbronn, Germany. More than 400 employees support a range that runs from the studio’s familiar DT 770 PRO to microphones whose natural sound and robust construction have made them fixtures on stages and in recording rooms. The company’s distinctive approach combines ongoing audio innovation with repairable, replaceable components on many professional products.
beyerdynamicFor a century, beyerdynamic has made headphones, headsets and microphones, with much of its work still developed and handcrafted at its Heilbronn, Germany headquarters. More than 400 employees support a tradition rooted in professional recording, where products such as the DT 770 PRO became familiar tools for studios and creators. The company also carries that German production heritage into high-end listening, gaming and live-audio applications.FARMINGDALE, NY
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
Audio-TechnicaAudio-Technica designs and makes audio equipment spanning headphones, microphones, turntables and phono cartridges, serving both personal listeners and professional sound applications. Its U.S. operation is based in Stow, Ohio, where the company also supports products with replacement parts and technical expertise for settings ranging from stadiums and houses of worship to conference centers and home studios. The company’s outlet offers certified-refurbished Audio-Technica gear tested and backed by a full one-year warranty.STOW, OH
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