HARMAN Acquires Sound United, Expanding Global Audio Leadership

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 24 (Bernama) -- HARMAN International (HARMAN), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co Ltd, has completed the acquisition of Sound United, the former consumer audio business of Masimo Corporation.

“Sound United’s impressive roster of brands is rooted in a deep passion for sound, innovation, and commitment to quality that aligns with HARMAN’s own values.

“This transaction unlocks meaningful growth opportunities for everyone. It bolsters HARMAN’s strategy to build on its unparalleled success story and scale to unprecedented heights as an audio leader,” said HARMAN President, Lifestyle Division, Dave Rogers in a statement.

This strategic milestone marks a significant expansion in HARMAN's core audio business and footprint across key product categories, including home audio, electronics, headphones, and car audio.

Combining Sound United’s distinguished portfolio with its renowned audio business, enables HARMAN to deliver comprehensive audio portfolios and is empowered to bring consumers more choice, deeper innovation, and exceptional experiences across listening environments.

Sound United will operate as a standalone Strategic Business Unit (SBU) within HARMAN’s Lifestyle Division to ensure that each brand’s heritage, expertise, and loyal customer base remain central to their identity.

With the backing of HARMAN’s global resources and scale, Sound United’s brands will gain greater reach with enhanced capabilities while continuing to realise their distinct goals and better succeed in the marketplace.

The newly added brands, expertise, and talent from Sound United will hasten HARMAN’s advancements in audio technology, broaden market presence, and reinforce its position as a trusted global leader at the intersection of sound, culture, and technology.

-- BERNAMA