B ose has acquired the high-end audio brand McIntosh — a move that Bose says will “significantly” expand its product lineup. The acquisition, which also includes McIntosh su

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Bose says the acquisition of McIntosh Group, parent company of the McIntosh and Sonus Faber brands, allows it to infuse its research and technology into the high-performance and luxury space

In a shock move, Bose just announced a deal to acquire the McIntosh Group, the parent company of both McIntosh and Sonus Faber. That’s right, the biggest name in consumer audio, best known for its noise-canceling headphones and wireless speakers, now owns not one but two of the most storied names in luxury hi-fi.

Bose just acquired premium audio brand McIntosh to help increase its foothold in the premium and automotive markets.

For its part, Sonus faber — the Italian audio brand that McIntosh Group has owned since 2007 — is also no stranger to in-car audio. Its systems can be found in cars from legendary Italian marques Lamborghini, Maserati, and Pagani.

Highlander Partners LP, a Dallas-based private equity firm, has sold high-end audio brand McIntosh Group to Bose Corp. Highlander Partners confirmed the sale in a Nov. 19 announcement. Terms of the deal and the purchase price were not disclosed, but the deal was finalized Nov. 15.

McIntosh Group is the parent company of high-performance brands like McIntosh and Sonus faber, known for amplifiers, speakers and turntables that will now come under the Bose fold. The acquisition aims to offer a breadth of products to consumers, from earbuds and Bluetooth speakers to premium home and car sound systems.

The Bose Corp. has bought-out McIntosh Group solidifying its entry into the high-end market with its purchase of one of the tech industry's most noted, high-end equipment manufacturer.

Today, Bose Corporation, a company synonymous with delivering amazing, premium audio experiences since its founding, announced the acquisition of McIntosh Group, the parent company of renowned high-performance and luxury audio brands that include McIntosh and Sonus faber.