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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