Well I was thinking more of the mid-level and up gear, a notch above CE, if you will. I also was thinking more of audio-only outfits rather than the video, mass market stuff.

By the way, the Chinese gear isn't that dismissable. Several brands have made a small name for themselves by securing European / US based distribution channels and being mentioned in the Western trade rags: Yulong, Qinpu, Yakin, Zhaolu, Tec-On Audio, Dussun, Bada, Bewitch, Xindac, Shanling, Meixing, LFD, Ming Da, Sun Audio, to name a few.

However, it surprised me to hear the same about India, because I can't think of a single name. I'm not saying that this should or should not be the case, but India hasn't exactly been known in this industry. I'd be curious to hear what is actually out there, hailing from the subcontinent. Who knows, there may be some real gems that we haven't even heard of. India certainly has the talent and the manpower to produce it. Anyone out there know of any?