64 Audio Celebrates 15th Anniversary

In-ear monitor manufacturer 64 Audio is celebrating its 15th anniversary. What began as a family-driven passion project has evolved into a global presence. "64 Audio extends its deepest gratitude to every artist, engineer, and listener who has been part of our story so far -- and looks forward to many more years of pushing boundaries in sound," says CEO and founder Vitaliy Belonozhko.

To commemorate the milestone, 64 Audio has released a ten minute 15th-anniversary video, offering an intimate glimpse into the company's beginnings and subsequent rise. The short film celebrates the people and solutions that have shaped it and thanks the artists, audiophiles, and customers who have supported the brand. Today, 64 Audio's products are sold in 92 countries across the world. Belonozhko immigrated to the US from Ukraine at the age of ten, along with his parents and seven siblings. In 2010, 64 Audio -- then known as 1964 Ears -- was born in Belonozhko's spare bedroom in Portland, Oregon. "Fifteen years ago, I never could've imagined this. What started as a passion project in my spare bedroom has grown into something far bigger than me," he says. "To our customers, artists, and the entire community: thank you. You believed in us when we were just getting started, and you stood by us during the toughest times. This celebration belongs to all of you."

Among the company's key technologies are Apex (Air Pressure Exchange): a venting system that relieves pneumatic pressure, reducing ear fatigue and preserving hearing; LID (Linear Impedance Design): ensures a consistent sound signature regardless of the audio source; tia (Tubeless In-Ear Audio): a radically open driver design that eliminates traditional sound tubes for clearer, more lifelike audio; 3D-Fit: preserves the detail of ear impressions using a new process of digital rendering and 3D-printing, reducing distortion in the impression for a comfortable custom fit.

R&D manager Vitaliy Gordeyev has been with the company for ten years. "There's a long list of things that I'm proud of," he says, "but I would say at the top of that list is the Aspire lineup." Aspire is a fully injection-molded shell, and learning how to design the parts was a new challenge. Gordeyev is equally proud of the in-house-developed custom piece of software called DMA (Driver Matching Algorithm). This software assists in pair-matching drivers from set to set, making sure that the left and right sides are always perfectly matched.

When the COVID-19 pandemic hit in 2020 and live music came to a screeching halt, the future of the industry -- and the company -- was uncertain. But 64 Audio adapted, shifting its focus toward studio, audiophile, and remote work markets, embracing new technologies, and expanding its reach.

"Apart from creating an exceptional in-ear monitor and really the best technology in this field, making sure that our customers are well taken care of is our main focus," says marketing manager Filipp Sklyarov. "Everything we do is through the lens of customer service. From the way that we answer emails, and make sure that over 90% of our phone calls are answered by the small team of people working here in Vancouver, to the marketing content that we put out, that's created to educate our customers and potential future customers to ensure that this whole process is as simple and clear as possible."

Belonozhko adds, "We are a customer service company that makes in IEMs. Of course, we focus on technology and innovation, but at the end of the day, being able to help our customers and make them feel comfortable and put a smile on their faces is equally important as having a great-sounding product."

"Our customers aren't just buyers; they're co-creators in a way," explains Gordeyev. "The people who buy our products are the ones who help us shape future products. They legitimize our existence and our business. Their valuable feedback helps us figure out what product we need to create next."

Check out the 15th-anniversary video: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dCe1L3M09mU