After 1989, with the collapse of the Communist regime, several companies emerged that draw on and further develop this tradition. Shan This currently very successful company was established in 1993. In the course of the five following years, it climbed to its present prominent position in the speaker system market. Great attention has also been paid to the crossovers and enclosures. The crossovers use polypropylene capacitors and air core inductors.
All speakers have provisions for bi-wiring.
Enclosures are made of MDF and have significant cross bracing. Polyester fiber is used for internal damping, and lacquered veneer is utilized as the finish. Xavian An Italian designer, Robert Barletta , living currently in Prague, and his team of collaborators, have set a very high manufacturing quality standard. The company was established in 1994. Their products are sought by audiophiles worldwide, as well as purists who enjoy great sound along with top notch build quality.