Gibson hava established the Gibson Pro Audio division by purchasing the renowned Stanton Group, which include some of the most highly regarded audio manufacturers in the industry – Cerwin Vega!, KRK Systems and Stanton DJ. Cerwin Vega! was responsible for the world’s first solid-state amplifier in 1957. KRK Systems started in 1986 as a high-end monitor manufacturer. Stanton DJ was originally founded at Stanton Magnetics in 1946 by Walter O. Stanton, the inventor of the easily replaceable phonograph stylus, and progressed into an industry leader and innovater in DJ audio products.

Henry Juszkiewicz, Chairman and CEO of Gibson Guitar, said, “This new division is perfectly aligned with our core. It expands our reach to fellow music lovers and allows us access to 20 in 20 consumers instead of the one in 20 we currently hit. Stanton produces some of the best pro audio equipment in the world and we’re incredibly excited to be working with the very talented team at Stanton as we take Gibson into the future.”

Stanton

Stanton is undoubtedly an industry leader within the design and manufacture of professional audio products for DJs. Established in 1946 by Walter O. Stanton, the inventor of an easily replaceable phonograph stylus, Stanton Magnetics has grown from being one of the first American organizations to produce and sell magnetic cartridges to supplying an extensive line of DJ products, such as turntables, high-performance cartridges, CD players, DJ mixers, accessories and digital controllers...Visit Stanton

KRK Systems

KRK Systems is a major supplier of accurate and dependable monitors and control room solutions. Established in 1986, KRK has stayed true to its vision of providing and developing products which meet the requirements of its customers. During that time, KRK’s studio monitors, subwoofers, headphones and accessories have grown to be synonymous with high quality design and unparalleled performance. With a wide range of monitoring systems, available in numerous sizes and configurations, KRK offers products which satisfy the diversified requirements of professionals and audio enthusiasts around the world...Visit KRK Systems

Cerwin-Vega!

Cerwin-Vega! Inc. is a leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of loudspeakers for the home and professional audio markets. Designed in the pursuit of dynamic, accurate sound reproduction since 1954, Cerwin-Vega! products are distributed throughout the world via a network of distributors and dealers in more than 75 countries...Visit Cerwin Vega