German loudspeaker brand Canton was one heck of a startup, having hit the deck running back in 1972, with 35 folks all busily making what they knew to be terribly posh speakers. Meanwhile, Acoustic Energy, as I recall, started with just three blokes.
Canton has been doing all sorts ever since, and now offers a fabulous array of loudspeaker types including ground-breaking wireless speakers, THX-certified product and a small selection of premium automotive.