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Sound United Sold to Masimo Corporation
Sound United, a US based conglomerate that owns audio companies such as Marantz, Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Polk Audio, and Boston Acoustics, has been purchased by Masimo Corporation for $1.4 billion. Masimo is a global medical technology company that manufactures non-invasive medical monitors, devices and sensors. Joe Kiani, CEO of Masimo, said “The Sound United transaction aligns with Masimo’s priorities, objectives and vision by advancing our strategy of enabling connected … Continue reading →
Audiophile Reviews
The Altec-Lansing Model 19-MR3: The Loudspeaker That Never Was
The Altec-Lansing M500 Maestro is a largely lost and forgotten loudspeaker, but it is, perhaps, the best the company ever built. It arrived in the final days of Altec-Lansing, Inc., and production was cut short due to the sale of the company. Why is the M500 Maestro important to us today? It provides the framework for what would have been the replacement for the highly acclaimed Model 19. It has … Continue reading →
Audiophile Tips
Audiophile 101, Part 3: Subwoofers
Updated February 15, 2022 In the third part of our series Audiophile 101 we take a look at subwoofers. If you haven’t read parts 1 & 2, we recommend you do so before proceeding. (Part 1 & Part 2) Subwoofers are a common element of modern home entertainment systems. Not so long ago they were confined to the small number of people who knew how to use both them and … Continue reading →