About Us

Westone Audio has long been a pioneer, specifically of premium in-ear solutions. Moreover, Westone Audio has expressly proven leadership in the audio industry through a rich history of uniquely focused innovations and decades of knowledge shared with its former hearing healthcare business. As a result, the company has continued to strengthen its brand and core capabilities, now as a Lucid Audio Company.

Around four decades ago, Westone Audio began manufacturing custom earpieces and perfecting designs significantly. Westone Audio designed the first stage monitors fueled by our passion for music and performance. Throughout the 1980s, we developed balanced armature drivers in custom earpieces for musicians and “Walkman” style earbuds. This advancement created the first custom in-ear monitors in collaboration with artists such as Rush and Def Leppard to point out a few.

Meanwhile, over the next two decades, more collaborations and innovations ultimately delivered the Universal Fit and Custom Fit earphones launching in 2002. Shortly after, Westone Audio began to offer the online customizer and new product lines, making high fidelity listening and custom products more accessible. Above all, the mission has been to create the most advanced listening experience for musicians and enthusiasts alike.

Because of this, new and revolutionary product developments are underway. This continues the legacy of “industry firsts” since the acquisition by Lucid Audio in 2020. With a new state-of-the-art customs lab and an influx of resources, Westone Audio will continue to lead and evolve the universal and custom monitor industries.

Read more details about our overall history with the timeline featured below.