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In a shock move, Bose just announced a deal to acquire the McIntosh Group, the parent company of both McIntosh and Sonus Faber. That’s right, the biggest name in consumer audio, best known for its noise-canceling headphones and wireless speakers, now owns not one but two of the most storied names in luxury hi-fi.

The Bose Corp. has bought-out McIntosh Group solidifying its entry into the high-end market with its purchase of one of the tech industry's most noted, high-end equipment manufacturer.