1931
Vitavox Acoustics founded by former wireless operator and amateur musician Leonard Young. He establishes their first premises in Windsor Rd. Willesden. NW9
1932
Introduction of the 'Roxy' cinema horns: Types B, R and M
1932-5
Sir Alan Cobham's Flying Circus
1933
Move to a new, larger premises in Ashford Rd. Cricklewood. NW9
1934
Incorporated as a Ltd. company.
1934
British Empire Games
1937
King George VI Coronation
1937
Move to a larger factory in Westmoreland Rd. NW9
1938
220Hz multi-cell disersive horn.
1947
The first GP1 is manufactured, incorporating a phase correcter moulded throat.
1947
The S2 pressure unit is introduced. It remains in production to this day.
Move to a larger factory in Westmoreland Rd. NW9
1947
Vitavox Klipschorn introduced.
With cabinetry by the renowned organ builder the Compton Organ Co. and the new S2 and K15/40 drivers fitted alongside the CN157 dispersive horn. the unit is immediately recognised as amongst the finest ever produced.
1949
Vitavox speakers are fitted to Ocean Liner Isle De France.
1953
Coronation of Queen Elizabeth II.
Vitavox microphones and horns relay the ceremony to the watching thousands.
The first Todd AO installations
1955
1957
Introduction of DU120 duplex coaxial driver
1963
Vitavox provides the 51 driver sound system installed in the Circlorama 360 degree cinema in Piccadilly Circus.
1964
First ceramic magnet driver, the DU121, introduced. This began the move to ceramic motors across the entire Vitavox cone driver range.
1967
Now sporting a subtely revised cosmetic and with a new name to boot, CN191 is launched to great acclaim in Japan.
1968
Vitavox bass bins are fitted to the QE2's onboard cinema
S3. Vitavox's first ceramic magnet pressure unit.
1972
Introduction of the RH330 4-cell dispersive horn. A unique single piece die casting
1974
Vitavox provide equipment for Wembley stadium
1978
Oracle 2-way horn system
1978
S5 Pressure Unit
1984
Move to 5 Ellstree Way
1986
1988
Purchased by Secomak, and becomes part of the Halma group of companies.
Move once more to a new factory in Honeypot Lane, Stanmore, Middx.
2001
Vitavox separates into Vitavox Hi-Fi and Vitavox Sound.
Vitavox Hi-Fi becomes a division of Octave Audio Woodworking Ltd. and
moves to new premises in Bristol. It marks the first time in their long history that all aspects of manufacture of both drive units and cabinets are under the same roof.
2005
First all wood dispersive horn, RW300, is manufactured
Reintroduction of the AlNiCo range of 15" bass drivers
2011
2020
On the move again, this time to our current home, near the ancient city of York
Introduction of T3 Series
2025
