# A Surprising Tech Giant Just Acquired Several Iconic Hi-Fi Brands. Here’s Why It Matters

> Big news out of the world of high-end audio. This week, it was announced that Harman International will be acquiring Sound United — the conglomerate that owns several heritage hi-fi brands such as Marantz, Bowers &…

- **Source:** [Gearpatrol](https://www.gearpatrol.com/audio/samsung-sound-united-acquisition/?utm_source=gearopen.com&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=feed&utm_content=681c2036799eae9f95f62c55)
- **Published:** 2025-05-08
- **Category:** Audio & Video
- **Tags:** #apple-watch #apple #brands #several #acquired #audio #giant #iconic
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