3 Audio Brands You Might Not Realize Are Owned By Bose

Key Points:

• In November 2024, Bose Corporation acquired the McIntosh Group for approximately $225 million, significantly expanding its portfolio into high-performance and luxury audio brands including Sonus Faber, McIntosh Laboratory, and Sumiko Phono Cartridges.
• Sonus Faber, an Italian brand founded in 1983, specializes in handcrafted high-end audio equipment and custom installations, serving luxury markets including partnerships with Lamborghini, Pagani, Maserati, and Wally Yachts.
• McIntosh Laboratory, established in 1949 in New York, is known for premium home audio equipment, especially amplifiers with a distinctive blue meter, and has historical significance with iconic events like Woodstock and The Grateful Dead’s Wall of Sound.
• Sumiko, with nearly 40 years of experience, produces high-quality phono cartridges for turntables, offering both moving magnet and premium moving coil models, with price ranges from around $100 to over $2,000 depending on the series.
• Bose aims to leverage its advanced audio research and technology to enhance these luxury brands and explore new opportunities, including expansion into the automotive audio sector.