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Behringer in bid for pro loudspeaker brand
Rob Hughes Jan 20 2010, 10:18am
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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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“Place your bets....”
Posted by: Scrooloose - Jan 20, 1:53pm
Loud Technologies....
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Posted by: rep - Jan 20, 7:31pm
carlsbro....bet ya
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Posted by: DM - Jan 21, 2:04am
Midas' cousin, EV?
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Posted by: Mark Gerdener - Jan 21, 12:07pm
Who on God's earth would touch Carlsbro? That's not you, is it Bishy?
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Posted by: Rorsters - Jan 22, 3:26pm
Mackie is the obvious one I would have thought?
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Posted by: Scrooloose - Jan 26, 10:46am
Yep - Mackie is owned by Loud Technologies...
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Posted by: GB Music - Feb 14, 12:31am
The Carlsbro brand name is already bought by Sound King (that made all the Gamma stuff)