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Fostex

Fostex

Website:https://www.fostex.jp/en/headphone-earphone/

Est. year: 1973

Location: Japan

Fostex is a Japanese manufacturer of loudspeaker drivers, headphones and professional audio equipment with roots stretching back to 1973, building more than five decades of reputation particularly within the DIY loudspeaker-building and professional recording communities.

Range & what it's known for

The catalog spans full-range loudspeaker drivers popular among DIY enthusiasts, professional headphones including the celebrated TH-series, and recording equipment, with Fostex's full-range driver technology in particular maintaining a devoted following among hobbyist speaker builders specifically seeking single-driver simplicity and coherence.

Who owns it and where it's made

Fostex is a Japanese company, continuing to design and manufacture its drivers and headphones domestically in Japan since the company's 1973 founding.

The lineup in this catalog

Drivers, headphones and professional equipment (multiple items across categories). Prices span roughly 100 dollars for accessible headphones to over 1,000 dollars for professional and flagship consumer models.

Who it's for

Fostex suits DIY loudspeaker builders specifically seeking well-regarded full-range drivers, as well as headphone buyers wanting long-established Japanese acoustic engineering across both consumer and professional product categories.