Kenwood is an old and respected name in the consumer electronics world. With corporate headquarters in Japan, they have had a presence in the United States that dates back to the 1960s. As industry pioneers they have invented numerous technologies that have been copied by competitors including the first audio/video amplifier for home theater, the first anti-theft and the first polypropylene speaker cone. They have also been a longstanding leader in two-way radio and mobile technologies. Today they continue to produce a huge range of products that push the envelope for consumer electronics and their reputation for quality and customer service has earned them a spot as a global leader in the industry.