GlaXfi “BSP-24” Speaker Featuring Sonarion Diaphragm Won “Planning Award” and “Category Award” at VGP2026 SUMMER
The GlaXfi “BSP-24” speaker, featuring the Sonarion™ diaphragm jointly developed by Nippon Electric Glass Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Otsu, Shiga, Japan; President: Akira Kishimoto; “NEG”) and and GAIT, a Taiwanese glass processing manufacturer, has received both the Planning Award and the Category Award at VGP2026 SUMMER, one of Japan’s largest audio-visual awards. In addition, the neck speaker and earphones in the GlaXfi series also received the Category Awards.
Award-Winning Products
| Product | Award Details |
| GlaXfi "BSP-24" | [Pure Audio Division Special Award] Planning Award [Pure Audio Division Category Award] Award in the Speaker System / Bookshelf Type, JPY 200,000 to under JPY 300,000 per pair |
| GlaXfi "N01" | [Lifestyle Division Category Award] Gold Award in the Wearable Neck Speaker, under JPY 20,000 category |
| GlaXfi "Eone" | [Lifestyle Division Category Award] Award in the In-Ear Headphones, JPY 15,000 to under JPY 20,000 category |
About VGP
VGP is one of Japan’s largest comprehensive awards for audio-visual equipment, organized by Ongen Publishing Co., Ltd. The awards are determined based on votes from a panel of 10 professional critics and journalists, together with approximately 30 leading retailers across Japan.
“VGP2026 SUMMER” official website
About Sonarion™ Diaphragms
NEG jointly developed a glass diaphragm using Sonarion™ with GAIT (Glass Acoustic Innovations Co., Ltd.), a Taiwanese company with advanced 3D processing technology. By applying three-dimensional forming and a specially developed chemical strengthening process to glass designed specifically for this purpose, the diaphragm achieves the characteristics required of high-performance acoustic materials.
[Features]
・Compared to materials such as paper or metal, it offers faster sound attack and decay※, delivering clearer, more precise sound with minimal distortion.
・The material inherently has high internal loss with low self-resonance, resulting in very little coloration.
・Lightweight and highly responsive, capable of accurately reproducing the subtle nuances of delicate sounds.
・The glass surface is strengthened with a special chemical treatment, enabling it to withstand intense vibrations from heavy bass.
・Resistant to environmental changes such as temperature and humidity, and less prone to aging over time.
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About GAIT (Glass Acoustic Innovations Co., Ltd.)
GAIT is the world's only glass processing company capable of precise 3D processing of Ultra-thin Glass, and the investor of glass diaphragm technology. Founded in 2020, this startup is headquartered in Taipei, Taiwan.
In April 2024, GAIT entered a strategic partnership with NEG to jointly advance the development, manufacturing, and market deployment of Sonarion™ diaphragms for the audio industry.
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