Masimo Divests Sound United to HARMAN for $350 Million
By HiFi Editorial24 February 2026
Key Highlights
Masimo sells Sound United to HARMAN for $350M, refocusing on healthcare technology.
HARMAN strengthens its audio portfolio with renowned brands like Bowers & Wilkins and Denon.
Synergies expected to drive innovation across home, car, and hi-fi audio categories.
Masimo Corporation has announced the sale of its Sound United consumer audio division to HARMAN International for $350 million in cash, marking a significant shift in the audiophile landscape. This transaction, pending necessary regulatory approvals, underscores Masimo’s strategic pivot towards enhancing its core professional healthcare offerings. Originally acquired for over $1 billion three years ago, Sound United brought together esteemed brands such as Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Classe, Boston Acoustics, and HEOS under one umbrella.
HARMAN, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, aims to bolster its presence in key audio categories through this acquisition. Dave Rogers, President of HARMAN’s Lifestyle division, highlighted the synergy between Sound United’s portfolio and HARMAN’s existing brands like JBL, Harman Kardon, AKG, Mark Levinson, Arcam, and Revel. The integration is expected to enhance product offerings across home audio, headphones, hi-fi components, and car audio, providing audiophiles with a broader array of high-fidelity options. Technical innovations and complementary technologies from both entities are anticipated to drive forward advancements in audio performance and user experience.
