Our Story

Born from a
Love of Sound.

ZENITH started in a Tokyo apartment with two engineers and one obsession: why did premium audio have to mean premium compromise? We believed you could have both the science and the beauty. We still do.

2012
Founded
50+
Countries
2M+
Customers
ZENITH Studio
4.9 ★
Average product rating

What Drives Us

Three Principles.
No Exceptions.

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Science First

Every driver, every algorithm, every material is chosen based on acoustic research — not marketing trends.

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Built to Last

We use aerospace-grade aluminum, premium leather, and bio-based plastics. Durable by design, repairable by choice.

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Sustainable Audio

Carbon-neutral since 2023. Packaging made from 100% recycled ocean plastic. Zero landfill commitment.

Timeline

13 Years of Sound

2012

Founded in Tokyo with $200K and a spare bedroom.

2015

First product: the original ZENITH Cans — 50,000 units in 3 months.

2018

Launched Pro Series for studio professionals. 5 Grammy-winning albums mixed on ZENITH.

2021

Air X1 becomes the fastest-selling true wireless product in history.

2023

Reached 2 million customers across 50+ countries. Achieved carbon neutrality.

2025

Pro X1 wins Red Dot Design Award. ZENITH Watch Ultra enters the wearables market.

Leadership

The People Behind
the Sound

Aiko Tanaka

Aiko Tanaka

CEO & Co-Founder

Marcus Webb

Marcus Webb

CTO & Head of Engineering

Priya Sharma

Priya Sharma

Chief Design Officer

Leon Fischer

Leon Fischer

Head of Acoustics

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