Best N.A. Audio Manufacturers to Work For?

Hi all, I'm ending 17 years in academia as a scientist and professor this May and am hoping to start another career working for a company who's mission & products I can be passionate about.  Hoping I can convince an audio manufacturer that they can use my skills and am curious who people perceive to be quality companies to work for... 

I realize the only insight most folks will have is through their customer support and product inquiry interactions, but I think that's very relevant.  Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.