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Behringer in bid for pro loudspeaker brand
Rob Hughes Jan 20 2010, 9:58am
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Uli acknowledges intention, while insiders indicate imminent deal
In an exclusive interview with Audio Pro’s managing editor Andy Barrett at the 2010 NAMM show, Behringer founder and chairman, Uli Behringer disclosed the company’s intention to acquire a professional loudspeaker brand under its holding company, The Music Group.
“Behringer is a market leader in the low end and there’s no point pushing to be what it isn’t,” he said. “Midas is very high end and will continue to be, so next for us is to find a line of loudspeakers.
We’re looking now – that’s what we want next.”
However, a source close to the firm indicated that The Music Group was in fact in negotiations with a leading brand and that a deal was imminent.
In related news, Behringer has also signalled its intention to establish a ‘centre of excellence’ for R&D in the UK, possibly in Kidderminster, the home of Midas Consoles, where it will employ British audio electronics engineers.
"This is part of our investment in MIdas," said Behringer. "This will give them the chance to develop as they deserve."
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“Loudspeaker purchase???”
Posted by: Ed Templeton - Jan 20, 10:46am
My money is on Martin Audio
“Loud speaker purchase”
Posted by: Corinne Griffith - Jan 20, 11:21am
Mmm – not sure Martin is available.
Is it speakers or speaker enclosures?
Big difference...
KV2?
“Re: Loud speaker purchase”
Posted by: Peter Wolff - Jan 20, 11:37am
I would not be surprised if Bosch would sell them recently aquired companies which are not part of their future plans....
“Re: Re: Loud speaker purchase”
Posted by: chicco - Jan 20, 11:54am
Dynacord
“Re: Re: Loud speaker purchase”
Posted by: Jason - Jan 20, 11:57am
I've heard under Bosch EV and Dynacord doing very well, so doubt it would be either of them, nor JBL. My money also on a Loud acquisition - EAW or Martin, but could be European brand such as RCF?
“Re: Re: Re: Loud speaker purchase”
Posted by: GCZ - Jan 20, 12:58pm
RCF is NOT for sale - they have their own group - consist of RCF, dB tech, SGM, and their bussines is growing incredibly well last years...
“Loud speaker purchase”
Posted by: Harald Steindl - Jan 20, 5:50pm
My money is on EAW.
“Re: Loud speaker purchase”
Posted by: Ken DeLoria - Jan 20, 6:07pm
d+b audioteknik is my prediction
“Re: Re: Loud speaker purchase”
Posted by: no idea - Jan 20, 7:42pm
Carlsbro hahaha
“Re: Re: Loud speaker purchase”
Posted by: drew - Jan 21, 1:47am
Bose
“Re: Re: Loud speaker purchase”
Posted by: Nandan - Jan 21, 4:44am
Is it ohm & Precision Devices?
“Re: Re: Re: Loud speaker purchase”
Posted by: Jason - Jan 21, 2:29pm
Bose and Behringer.....now there's a thought!!!! haha
“Re: Loudspeaker purchase”
Posted by: Scratcher - Feb 23, 4:52pm
It all depends on where Uli ses the synergies. To match with Midas it could be Martin Audio, if Loud were interested, or maybe even Turbosound?