For 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.
beyerdynamicFor 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.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
Turtle BeachTurtle Beach has built its name around gaming audio and now designs accessories that span headsets, controllers, PC peripherals and simulation gear. Founded in 1975, the company pioneered console gaming headsets with the X51 in 2005 and says its products have since sold more than 70 million headsets. Its global team of gamers, engineers and specialists continues to develop gear for console players, PC gamers and simulation enthusiasts.
AcousticSheep LLCFrom a kitchen-table invention by Erie husband-and-wife founders Wei-Shin Lai, MD, and Jason Wolfe, AcousticSheep makes comfortable headphones built into headbands for sleeping and exercise. Founded in 2007, the company manufactures and sells its SleepPhones and RunPhones brands from Erie, where Lai and Wolfe still own and run the business with a 30-person team serving customers around the world. Its patented designs have earned multiple Consumer Electronics Show Innovation Awards, including for SleepPhones Wireless and RunPhones Wireless.ERIE, PA