Kleio Audio Limited

In June 2010, whilst researching headphone amplifiers, Garry Wise, spurred on by his passion for both hi-fi and music, decided to build his very own. Shortly after he began the process he decided that he wanted to go one step further and develop his own range of hi-fi components. The opportunity to combine both his passion for music and an interest in UK based manufacturing has been hugely exciting for him. Two years later Kleio was formed, with a simple objective: to design and build high-end audio which makes music enjoyable.

Garry runs the business from home, but the manufacturing of his products takes place in Folkestone. Although he has not started trading yet, Garry has signed a deal with a well-respected retailer and will be launching his products in mid-2017.

Garry works for the business on a part-time basis as he currently has a full-time job as a Service Desk Manager within the software industry. Through Kleio Audio, he employs a part-time accounts/office administrator and is looking to increase staff numbers as the business grows. He is hoping to take on an apprentice within the next few months.

Garry has just announced the arrival of the first two products, result of over three years research, development and engineering refinement: the K105 pre-amplifier and K135 integrated amplifier. Each product is manufactured in the UK, with a high percentage of internal components sourced from the UK and Europe. The K1 series components are machined from a solid aluminium billet and will be supplied with a five-year warranty. The next few years will see many more products join the Kleio family. Kleio Audio is also proud to be part of the official ‘Made in Great Britain’ campaign.