The Secret Empire: 3 Elite Audio Brands You Didn't Know Bose Now Owns
Bose has significantly expanded its reach into the ultra-premium audio market following its acquisition of the McIntosh Group. This move brings three storied brands into the Bose portfolio: Sonus faber, an Italian company renowned for its handcrafted speakers; McIntosh, the iconic American manufacturer famous for its high-powered amplifiers and signature blue meters; and Sumiko, a specialist in high-fidelity phono cartridges. By integrating these boutique brands, Bose transitions from a mainstream consumer electronics leader to a major player in the artisanal, high-fidelity sound industry.