HARMAN International, Inc. Completes Acquisition of Sound United
Harman International Inc. Press Release: September 23, 2025 HARMAN completes acquisition of Sound United – Global audio brands join the HARMAN family, accelerating business expansion and innovation – HARMAN International Inc. (Headquarters: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Takuma Kuwabara) is pleased to announce that on Tuesday, September 23rd (US time), its headquarters, HARMAN International (Headquarters: Florida, USA; Lifestyle Division President: Dave Rogers) completed the acquisition of Sound United, the former consumer audio business of Masimo Corporation (NASDAQ:MASI
). Sound United includes Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Definitive Technology, Polk Audio, HEOS, Classe, and Boston. With Sound United’s globally acclaimed audio brands, including Sound United Acoustics, this acquisition significantly expands HARMAN’s business and reach in key product categories, including home audio, electronics (amplifiers, HiFi components, AVRs), headphones, and car audio, which are core products of HARMAN. Furthermore, by combining Sound United’s exceptional brands with HARMAN’s global audio business, we will offer consumers greater choice, deeper innovation, and superior listening experiences in any listening environment. Dave Rogers, President, HARMAN Lifestyle Division, said: “HARMAN’s vision is to enrich people’s lives through exceptional audio experiences. Sound United’s incredible portfolio of brands is rooted in a deep passion for sound, innovation, and quality, which aligns with our company’s values. This acquisition further strengthens our strategy to unlock meaningful growth for all and grow to unprecedented heights as an audio industry leader.” Sound United will now operate as an independent business unit within the HARMAN Lifestyle division. This structure will ensure that each brand’s heritage, expertise, and long-standing customer base remain core to its identity. Furthermore, with HARMAN’s global resources and support, Sound United will gain access to a broader market, enabling it to further grow and succeed in achieving each brand’s distinct goals. In addition, the addition of Sound United’s brand, expertise, and talented people will further accelerate HARMAN’s advancements in audio technology. This synergy will further solidify HARMAN’s position in the market and strengthen its presence as a trusted global leader in sound, culture, and technology.
International)> HARMAN International designs, manufactures, and markets premium audio, visual, connected car, and integrated solutions for the automotive, consumer, and professional markets. Our leading brands, including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson®, and Revel®, are used and admired by audio enthusiasts, artists, and event/concert venues. Today, our audio and infotainment systems are equipped in more than 50 million vehicles worldwide, and our software services securely connect and integrate billions of mobile devices and systems across all platforms, including office, home, car, and mobile. HARMAN INTERNATIONAL has approximately 30,000 employees worldwide and became a wholly owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. in March 2017. Press release attachments