Audio-Technica ATH-M series headphones

Audio-Technica is a globally renowned Japanese audio equipment manufacturer, best known for its high-performance headphones, microphones, and turntables. Founded in 1962 by Hideo Matsushita in Shinjuku, Tokyo, the brand initially gained fame for its high-quality phonograph cartridges before expanding into the professional audio industry.

Today, Audio-Technica remains an independent, family-owned entity, with its headquarters still located in Machida, Tokyo, Japan. While the high-end professional models and flagship audiophile products are often still manufactured in Japan to ensure meticulous craftsmanship, the company utilizes a global supply chain for its consumer-grade electronics. Most of their mass-market headphones, such as the entry-level M-series, are produced in facilities across Taiwan, China, and Vietnam under strict Japanese quality control standards.