Australia’s Most Celebrated Brand, Krix, Celebrates 50 Years
One of the most celebrated Australian hi-fi and AV brands, Krix, is celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2024 with year-long celebrations planned.
Established in Adelaide, South Australia, in 1974, Krix has become synonymous with innovation, quality, and a passion for exceptional sound in both commercial cinema and residential audio worldwide.
Scott Krix (early 70s)
Marking 50 years as a manufacturer, let alone a loudspeaker manufacturer, is no small feat and is a testament to the family business' unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled audio experiences.
Humble beginnings - Acoustic Foundry (1978)
To commemorate this significant occasion, Krix is excited to announce a year-long celebration filled with exciting events, competitions, tradeshows and more. According to the company, the 50th-anniversary festivities aim to honour the history of Krix and to engage and thank its loyal customers who have been an integral part of the journey.
Some of those plans include:
Integrated Systems Europe 2024
In January, Krix will exhibit alongside partners and leading audio
and visual technology innovators Trinnov Audio, Barco and Officina Acustica in Barcelona. Innovation from all partners promises to deliver a transformative experience for those who attend.
50th-anniversary speaker release
In honour of this milestone, Krix will unveil a speaker series that
embodies the pinnacle of our engineering achievements and lifts home cinema to the next level.
Competitions
Audiophiles and Krix enthusiasts will have the chance to participate in exciting competitions and win exclusive Krix prizes.
International Dealer Conference
Adelaide will be the centre stage for our top-performing worldwide dealers in September. Krix will showcase its latest products, connect with valued partners that define the industry, and celebrate the remarkable 50th anniversary of Krix, marking half a century of innovation and excellence in the industry.
StereoNET Hi-Fi and AV Show 2024
Krix will have a prominent presence at the 2024 StereoNET Hi-Fi and AV Show, held in Melbourne October 11-13, 2024, providing attendees with a firsthand experience of their latest innovations and celebrating the legacy of Krix.
Gary Krix, CEO of Krix, told StereoNET:
We are thrilled to celebrate 50 years of Krix, a journey marked by passion, innovation, and a relentless pursuit of audio excellence. This milestone is a testament to our team's dedication and our customers' unwavering support. As we look ahead, we are excited to continue pushing the boundaries of audio engineering and delivering unforgettable sound experiences.
Scott, Gary, Ashley Krix (2023)
You'd be hard-pressed to find a customer or retailer with a bad thing to say about Krix. From the top down, Krix is a family business that extends to its partners around the globe. It's no wonder the company is thriving after five decades, and we're confident someone will be writing this story once again in another fifty years. Krix has added a great page and timeline to its website all about the last fifty years, and we encourage you to check it out here.
Want to learn more about Krix? Check out our great friend Tony James from Build Montage after his recent factory tour in the video below:
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StereoNET’s Founder and Publisher was born in England and raised on British Hi-Fi before moving to Australia. He developed an early love of music and playing bass guitar before discovering the studio and the other side of the mixing desk. After writing for print magazines, Marc saw the future in digital publishing and founded the first version of StereoNET in 1999.
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