Swans Speaker Systems
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Swans Speaker Systems Inc.Acoustic Technology is one of the world's leading manufacturers of high quality speaker systems. Some of the best electro-acoustic engineers and technicians are employed by this company.
In 1994, one of the most advanced research and development laboratories in Toronto, Canada was established, driven in part by the success of revolutionary and innovative loudspeaker developments of years past. In 1997, the legendary American loudspeaker manufacturer Swans-Speaker Systems merged with HiVi-Research, one of the largest Asian loudspeaker manufacturers. A joint subsidiary was established in Monterey Park, California. The world-renowned expert in audio technology Frank Hale, former president and founder of Swans, took over the position of development manager for the speaker systems. In addition to Frank Hale, well-known developers such as Joe D'Appolito and Vance Dickason (Loudspeaker Design Coockbook), among others, were instrumental in the innovative developments. Swans/Hivi's proprietary technologies, such as the legendary Planar ribbon tweeters, are used by world-renowned high-end loudspeaker manufacturers. Many well-known loudspeaker brands have their chassis or complete loudspeaker cabinets produced and partly developed by Swans/HiVi. Thus, more than 3 million loudspeaker chassis and approx. 600000 loudspeaker cabinets are produced annually. The entire production is of course certified according to ISO-9002. With massive investments in research and development, Swans/HiVi focuses on advanced technologies and state-of-the-art manufacturing.
The company has one of the world's largest and most modern acoustic measuring rooms. Measurement systems such as MLSSA, B&K, Clio, LMS/LEAP, TEF etc. are used in development. The cooperation with HiVi-Research has enabled Swans to produce high quality loudspeaker systems at low cost. Numerous international awards testify to the uncompromising quality of Swans loudspeakers. The Swans/HiVi-Research product range of loudspeaker chassis and cabinets has been well known for many years in the North American, European and Asian markets. In Asia alone, Swans/HiVi has over 300 branches and also has a dealer network of more than 800 stores. With the enormous success came a considerable growth of the company, which creates almost unlimited possibilities in product development and manufacturing. This is one of the reasons for the almost unbelievable price-performance ratio of the Swans loudspeakers. HiVi-Research founder and president Hong Bo Yao drives the development of the company with the aim to produce high quality and innovative audiophile products and to constantly expand the product range. The product range includes high-end and home cinema loudspeaker systems as well as various products from the professional sound and multimedia sector and electronic components including mobile media. The uncompromisingly high quality standards of the company owners are the main reason for the convincing audiophile performance of the Swans and HiVi components, which will convince even the most critical listener.