Harman has done a very good job supporting analogue film - so they have a positive track record in supporting niche interests.
Masimo's diversification into audio was an unmitigated disaster - so they can hardly do worse.
Harman To Acquire B&W, Denon, Polk And Marantz From Masimo In $350 Million Deal
just saw the above announcement--of particular note is that masimo paid over a billion for the same brands just a few years ago. not sure whether harman will add any value--they've neither hurt nor helped revel or arcam--or what this move indicates about the consumer audio market generally, but this doesn't bode well for the future.
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i sorta agree with @realgoodsound --polk, definitive, etc. may still be producing nice products, but query whether there's a real demand for so many brands. it's analogous to when gm used to sell identical sedans under buick/pontiac/olds/chevy (and sometimes cadillac) monikers--they wasted billions on promo costs, lot rentals, etc. there's gotta be some consolidation coming, which is smart business but also a little sad.... |
Maybe not a hostile take over then…. More a turkey shoot…. Gobble, Gobble, Gobble…… and maybe the same result in the end? “Consolidation coming” and less choice. @loomisjohnson ✔️ @realgoodsound ✔️ Brand discontinuation extinction crystal ball gazing spot on! A turkey is not unlike a dodo.
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