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…
Not sure the race element here either. As other have said, for me it’s about customer service after purchase and knowing there are parts down the road in case I need repair. This is also why I buy from brands that have been in business for years and years (there are many of them). Sure, some of these companies may have stuff assembled overseas or use parts from other countries BUT they will be there to service it. After being in this hobby going on 40 years I have seen the small, esoteric manufacturers come and go like fashion. Companies I never heard of seem to pop up with rave reviews every few years or so and then “poof”, gone. It just so happens most of those companies that have stood the test of time are from Europe, North America and Japan/Korea…