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Warwick Acoustics is a British electrostatic audio technology company founded in 2002 in Nuneaton, United Kingdom, spinning off from electrostatic transducer research conducted at the University of Warwick's School of Engineering. The company was established by skilled audio enthusiasts David Kawakami, Gus Skinas, Andrew Demery, and David Walstra, who previously collaborated at Sony on DSD and SACD projects, along with chief designer Dan Anagnos who was instrumental in the SACD launch. Warwick Acoustics specializes in groundbreaking electrostatic headphones and automotive audio systems built on their proprietary High Precision Electrostatic Laminate (HPEL) technology, which differs from conventional approaches by using thin metallized laminate film crafted into eight separate 'drum-skin' diaphragms with stainless-steel mesh backing grids. The company operates from MIRA Technology Park with 58 employees and has raised $44.7M in funding, producing award-winning products including the multi-award-winning Sonoma Model One Headphone System (25 awards) and the flagship APERIO reference headphone system. Warwick Acoustics has achieved significant recognition as the only premium audio manufacturer that doesn't use rare earth elements in their speakers, positioning themselves as 'the only clean audio choice' for OEMs. The company has successfully expanded into automotive markets, signing their first series production contract for revolutionary electrostatic automotive speakers and winning multiple awards including recognition at the Deloitte Technology Fast 50 ceremony, establishing their mission to deliver truly remarkable listening experiences through innovative electrostatic technology.