Lukas and Andrew Lipinski

Lipinski Sound Corporation was founded in 2003 in Bethesda, Maryland, USA (in the greater Washington, D.C. area) by Andrew Lipinski, a distinguished recording engineer and producer educated in Europe, based in the United States, and professionally active worldwide. The company was later led by his son, Lukas Lipinski, an economist and MBA with experience as an equity analyst on Wall Street.

Andrew Lipinski's extraordinary hearing abilities were officially recognized by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards, where he was the only individual to achieve a perfect score in the listening evaluation of phonographic recordings (NBSIR 88-3725). His expertise contributed to the U.S. Congress's decision to uphold high-quality standards for a unified listening code, opposing a proposal from CBS at the time. His perfect score ("...one listener achieving a perfect score... A score of 10 correct of 10 selections would be expected 1 out of 1000 times") surpassed evaluations of audio icons such as Quincy Jones.

Lipinski Sound is not merely another manufacturer. The drive to create perfect equipment stemmed from a pragmatic need for unique tools used during Andrew Lipinski's own reference recording sessions. He has authored several renowned stereo and surround recordings, including his recording of "Credo" by K. Penderecki, which was included in Stereophile magazine's list of the seventy-five "greatest recordings of all time."

Andrew Lipinski is also the founder of a unique audiophile/bibliophile Blu-ray label, Lipinski Royal Fidelity, sponsored by the Polish Ministry of Culture and National Heritage. The label's inaugural release, H. M. Górecki's Third Symphony, was the only recording of this masterpiece conducted by the composer himself. This recording was presented as the official gift from the Polish Government during the 20th anniversary celebrations of Solidarity and the 75th anniversary of the outbreak of World War II.

Lipinski Sound achieved global recognition among top professionals within just three years. The initial review of the L-707 loudspeaker, published in Pro Audio Review by renowned audio engineer Bob Katz (formerly of Chesky Records), ranked it superior to prestigious models like Wilson Watt/Puppys, Dunlavy SC-5s, and Eggleston Works. Shortly thereafter, Stereophile magazine included the L-707 in its "Recommended Components" list in the highest "A" category, among speakers up to five times more expensive—an impressive feat considering the U.S. market offered over 2,000 speaker models at the time.

Subsequent German publications confirmed the L-707's superiority. Studio magazine echoed similar praise, while Production Partner dedicated ten pages to a detailed analysis and measurements of the acclaimed L-707 speaker and L-150 subwoofer.

The L-505 speaker followed, receiving a feature in a special issue of MIX magazine titled "Who Cares About Quality?" The L-301 power amplifier also garnered acclaim in a glowing review by Bob Katz in Pro Audio Review.

Lipinski Sound's speakers were later highlighted as reference tools in Katz's influential book Mastering Audio – The Art & The Science, a widely regarded resource for mastering engineers, known for their exceptional critical listening skills.

Further advancements led to the creation of the L-408 microphone preamplifier, which received the prestigious "PAR Excellence Award." Lipinski Sound products are now used by world-class studios, including Mobile Fidelity, a leading audiophile label specializing in remastering iconic recordings, which exclusively uses Lipinski Sound monitors as its reference.

Dolby Laboratories in Tokyo and Stockholm also employ Lipinski Sound monitoring for their 5.1 and 7.1 surround setups. THX Laboratory similarly issued its highest-rated certification for Lipinski Sound monitoring systems.

Lipinski Sound's influence extends to premier educational institutions. The Peabody Institute, Cleveland Institute of Music, Berklee College of Music, McGill University, and New York University have all equipped their facilities with Lipinski Sound systems. In 2010, NYU opened a $6.5 million studio complex designed by renowned acoustician John Storyk, fully outfitted with a Lipinski Sound 10.2 surround system.

The brand's global reach continued to expand with Finland's €190 million Sibelius Center selecting Lipinski Sound monitoring after a competitive evaluation against brands like B&W and Genelec. Similarly, the Moscow Conservatory of Music equipped multiple recording, mastering, and reconstruction rooms exclusively with Lipinski Sound loudspeakers and power amplifiers after an extensive two-year review process.

In Hollywood, Universal Music, the world’s largest music publisher, chose Lipinski Sound's Signature model for its state-of-the-art mastering complex, while Warner Brothers Mastering in Burbank also integrated Lipinski monitors into their studios.

Before founding Lipinski Sound, Andrew's exceptional hearing abilities were instrumental in collaborations with professional audio manufacturers such as Telefunken Elektroakustik and Mytek Digital. He also served as a consultant for several high-end audiophile companies.

In 2007, the company expanded by opening a branch in Warsaw, Poland. As of 2014, Lipinski Sound offers over 20 products, with more than 10 additional designs awaiting production.

Andrew Lipinski says: "If we are not fully convinced that our next design will bring genuine value to the audio industry, we will not proceed with its production. Our foundation is rooted in the pursuit of perfection—exemplified by our exceptional hearing abilities, verified by the U.S. National Bureau of Standards, and our uncompromising demand for flawless tools for our own reference recordings. We rigorously evaluate the finest commercially available equipment, regardless of cost. Only when we are certain we can surpass existing standards do we begin the design process. Production commences only when the results meet our highest expectations.

We do not manufacture products that fall short of excellence. We create only those that define the cutting edge of audio innovation."

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