Audeze is a California-based premium audio technology company founded in 2008 by Sankar Thiagasamudram, Alexander Rosson, and Dr. Dragoslav Colich. The company specializes in high-end planar magnetic headphones and audio solutions, serving Grammy-winning recording engineers, audiophiles, top eSports athletes, and medical facilities. Audeze is known for its flagship LCD series headphones (LCD-X, LCD-5, LCD-XC), gaming headsets like the Maxwell, and professional audio equipment including the MM-500 and CRBN models. In August 2023, Sony Interactive Entertainment acquired Audeze to strengthen PlayStation's audio ecosystem while allowing the company to maintain operational independence and continue serving multi-platform markets.