What is this affinity of audiophiles to know where the specifics of where and what type of people made their equipment? Why does that matter if the end product is of superb quality? Some manufacturers even go to the extent of hiding where their products are manufactured ie REL, Hegel hides their country of origin.
This is a question i asked the comments section of stereophile in their monitor audio review. They were actively discussing these speakers are no longer made in the UK. The way i see it realistically, you just say you want it made by white dudes come on…
Adding the race element is weird AF from the OP. I doubt anyone would complain that their equipment is made in Japan. I know I’d take Technics gear over many Euro brands.
It’s a quality thing. Countries develop a reputation over time for producing products that consumers will enjoy and trust.
Man, I want to agree with everything that you’ve said. Unfortunately, this isn’t always the case in some of the forums I frequent. No one currently complains about their stuff being made in Japan, but this wasn’t always the case. “Chi-Fi”, and even Taiwanese-made products are currently experiencing what Japanese products previously faced. The “made in America” is something that is often cited, which I support, but sometimes I think there may be something more there - especially when looking at the pattern of comments from said posters. In the end I suspect it’s more about culture and politics than straight up race, but who the hell knows? People are weird AF to begin with.