Sound United Acquires Classe Audio Line from Bowers & Wilkins
Sound United bought the Classé Audio line from Bowers & Wilkins, it said Monday. The Classé Audio electronics line had been in limbo since B&W's restructuring earlier this year. Sound United CEO Kevin Duffy said the acquisition "opens opportunities to…
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capitalize on new markets and niches within the high end audio community." He cited global opportunities and said Sound United looks forward to partnering with Classé's management team to grow the combined business. Classé Audio President Dave Nauber will continue to lead the brand. Classé dealers had expressed frustration over the future direction of the high-end electronics line, which complemented B&W speakers, after the B&W restructuring. Rich Campbell, B&W's chief revenue officer, told us at CEDIA (see 1710030031) that the company stopped development of the Classé Delta series amplifiers but was supporting existing products in the portfolio on the service side, and it had re-upped certification of some products with external partners.