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Bose acquires Skullcandy to reach more audio consumers
Bose has acquired audio company Skullcandy, bringing two competing headphone brands under one owner.
Bose says Skullcandy will remain a separate brand and continue to be based in Park City, Utah.
The companies had already worked together, putting Bose technologies such as noise cancellation and spatial audio in some Skullcandy products.
Bose is known for headphones aimed at travellers, while Skullcandy’s designs and links with board-sports athletes could help it reach consumers with different priorities.
Bose says the acquisition will widen access to its audio technology, including its noise-cancelling features.
Skullcandy is set to become part of Bose’s premium audio business, though the companies have not shared the financial details of the deal.
Bose has acquired Skullcandy, adding the audio brand to its premium consumer audio business.
Skullcandy will remain a separate brand and continue operating from Park City, Utah.
Bose plans to give Skullcandy greater access to its audio technology, resources and global distribution.
The acquisition is intended to help Bose reach a wider audience with its audio technologies.
The companies had previously worked together on products featuring Bose audio technology.
- Who
- Bose acquired Skullcandy.
- What
- The acquisition brings Skullcandy into Bose’s premium consumer audio business, while keeping it a separate brand.
- When
- Bose announced the acquisition on October 21, 2026.
- Where
- Skullcandy will remain based in Park City, Utah.
- Why
- Bose aims to expand the reach of its audio technologies and reach more consumers.
This story does not have two clearly opposing sides.
Bose and Skullcandy worked together on products that incorporated Bose audio technology.
Bose announced that it had acquired Skullcandy.
- Buyer
- Bose
- Acquired brand
- Skullcandy
- Skullcandy base
- Park City, Utah
- Skullcandy founded
- 2003
- Previous collaboration
- Skullcandy products featured Bose technology, including the Crusher 1080 ANC headphones
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