Sony Interactive Entertainment to acquire audio technology company Audeze
Audeze to continue to operate independently and develop products for multiple platforms.
Sony Interactive Entertainment has entered into an agreement to acquire Audeze, an audio technology brand and high-end gaming headphones company, the company announced.
According to Sony Interactive Entertainment, the acquisition will strengthen its efforts to innovate when it comes to innovating on its games’ audio experiences.
Audeze will continue to operate independently and develop products for multiple platforms, while also benefiting from being part of the PlayStation ecosystem.
“Audeze is a premier brand for headphones, and this acquisition highlights Sony Interactive’s focus on innovation and providing the best audio experience to PlayStation players,” said Sony Interactive Entertainment platform experience senior vice president Hideaki Nishino in a press release. “We’re excited to bring Audeze’s expertise into the PlayStation ecosystem, building on the great strides we’ve made with PlayStation 5‘s Tempest 3D AudioTech and the Pulse 3D wireless headset.”
Audeze CEO Sankar Thiagasamudram added, “Sony Interactive provides Audeze with a unique opportunity to scale our business, as we continue with our mission to deliver best-in-class headphones to recording professionals, audiophiles, and gamers. We’re also looking forward to contributing to Sony Interactive’s efforts to take PlayStation audio experiences to the next level.”
The terms of the transaction, including acquisition cost, were not disclosed due to contractual agreements.
Here is an overview of Audeze, via the press release:
Based in Santa Ana, Calif., Audeze develops award-winning headphones for the professional audio, audiophile, and gaming markets. These headphones use Audeze’s patented technologies and unique planar magnetic drivers to deliver an outstanding sound experience for consumers as well as recording professionals, including sound engineers at many game development studios. Audeze designs and manufactures its planar magnetic drivers and professional headphones in its California facility.