Who will it be next ?

[Shrek]

One of the world’s best-loved headphone brands is up for sale

But is that worrying? Or a positive sign?

www.whathifi.com

 

[RTHerringbone]

Well, there's a big brand name I didn't expect to be sold, but I suppose if they'd already been acquired by a business that doesn't play in the same direct space, then a disposal was always a possibility.

You rather imagine it was cost effective for Sonova to acquire them, delve into all of the Sennheiser R&D and then sell it on when that source of info was exhausted. Looks like they were acquired for €200m and Sonova generate far, far more through their hearing aid division (think 15+x that outlay).

 

[RTHerringbone]

But who acquires them next? Big brand, strong product catalogue and a lot of history and loyal customers. Would another direct competitor be able to afford to acquire them? Does it even make sense to do so?