Parasound
Last verified: April 2026
Read our full verification: Is Parasound Made in USA?Verification Summary
American Score
Manufacturing Location
San Francisco, CA
Headquarters
San Francisco, CA
Founded
1981
Products Verified
2 products
Evidence Breakdown
Factory Location Specificity
Specific factory city identified
Website Claim
Brand website explicitly claims Made in USA
Manufacturing History
20+ years of USA manufacturing
Known Overseas Production
No known overseas production
Verification Notes
Parasound Products has designed and manufactured high-end audio equipment in San Francisco, California since 1981. All amplifiers and preamplifiers designed in San Francisco and assembled in the USA.
Last verified: April 2026
Parasound has been manufacturing products in San Francisco, CA since 1981. We carry 2 verified American-made Parasound products.
Heritage & History
Parasound was founded in 1981 in San Francisco, California by Richard Schram, an audio engineer who wanted to build high-performance audio equipment that audiophiles could actually afford. The company became known for amplifiers and preamplifiers with exceptional measurements and musical performance at price points that undercut traditional high-end competitors.
The Halo series, designed by legendary audio engineer John Curl and Richard Schram, became reference standards in the audiophile community for combining honest, high-power amplification with musical listening qualities that many more expensive amplifiers couldn't match.
Made in San Francisco, California
Parasound designs and assembles its audio products in San Francisco, California. The engineering, quality control, and final testing all happen in San Francisco, where the company's technical staff evaluates every product against the listening standards that define the brand.
Parasound amplifiers are built with heavy-iron transformer designs, high-current output stages, and precise voltage regulation assembled by the California facility. For audiophiles who want American-designed and manufactured amplifiers with documented engineering credentials, Parasound provides San Francisco-made high performance. California audio engineering since 1981.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Parasound made in the USA?
Yes. Parasound manufactures 2 verified products in San Francisco, CA. Parasound has designed and manufactured high-performance audio amplifiers and preamplifiers in San Francisco, California since 1981, producing American-engineered electronics with audiophile-grade circuit designs that punch far above their price point.
Where is Parasound manufactured?
Parasound is headquartered in San Francisco, CA. Manufacturing takes place in San Francisco, CA.
What Parasound products can I buy?
We carry 2 verified Parasound products across Electronics. Every listing links directly to Amazon with verified American manufacturing.
When was Parasound founded?
Parasound was founded in 1981. Parasound has designed and manufactured high-performance audio amplifiers and preamplifiers in San Francisco, California since 1981, producing American-engineered electronics with audiophile-grade circuit designs that punch far above their price point.
Does Parasound ship from Amazon?
Yes, all Parasound products listed here are available on Amazon with free shipping for Prime members.