Westone is an American audio and hearing-solutions company founded in 1959 in Colorado by Ron Morgan Sr., with early roots in custom earpieces and hearing-related products. Its heritage is tied less to traditional hi-fi and more to specialist ear-fit engineering, where it built a reputation over decades in Colorado and later through its Westone Audio division.
The brand is best known for in-ear monitors, custom and universal-fit earbuds, and hearing protection rather than for amps, speakers, turntables, or DACs. In audio circles, Westone became especially associated with balanced-armature in-ear designs and professional monitoring products for musicians and audiophiles, alongside its core hearing-healthcare business.
In the market, Westone sits as a specialist niche brand rather than a broad hi-fi manufacturer. Its standing is strongest in the pro-audio and IEM segment, where it is generally regarded as an established, technically focused name with long experience in fit, isolation, and custom-moulded solutions. It is not usually grouped with high-end home hi-fi electronics brands, but among buyers looking specifically for in-ear monitors, it has longstanding credibility and collector interest.