history
NEXO’s history is punctuated by many landmark moments and breakthroughs in sound reinforcement technology, which have earned the respect of its competitors and sound engineers all over the world. Engineering achievements are recognised in a portfolio of patents for NEXO technology. Commercial achievements, such as an unprecedented 5-year run for the GEO T Series line array on Glastonbury’s famous Pyramid Stage and the record-breaking sales record of the PS Series over two decades, have ensured that the NEXO badge identifies some of the most consistent loudspeaker products on the market.
Defining professional sound in the 20th Century
1979 the company is founded in the north of Paris
1983-86 Delivery of the first IS and PC Series to the French market, and for export
1988 Acquisition of its primary supplier, CAB Industries
1991 Launch of the TS system
1993 Launch of the PS10
1994 Launch of the PS15
1996 Launch of the Alpha Series
1998 Launch of the Alpha E Series
1999 Launch of NEXO’s first digital processor
Setting new standards in the 21st Century
2000 Launch of the PS8
2001 Launch of the GEO S8
2002 Launch of the GEO T Series
2005 Enters strategic technological alliance with Yamaha Corporation
2006 Launch of the GEO D Series
2007 Launch of the GEO S12 loudspeaker, the NXAMP amplifier and the RAY Sub Series of subwoofers
2008 Yamaha Corporation completes its acquisition of NEXO
Shaping the future of professional sound
2009 Launch of enhanced R-2 versions of PS10 and PS15
2010 Launch of NS-1 prediction and simulation software
2011 Launch of 45°N-12 line monitor
2012 Launch of STM Series, and NEXO Universal Amp Rack (NUAR)
2014 Launch of GEO M Series
2015 Launch of the ID Series, and the DTD amplifier and controller
2017 Launch of GEO M10
2019 Launch of GEO M12
2019 Launch of P12 and L15
