Pro-Audio Acquisitions of 2025

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2025 was a busy year for pro audio, and nowhere was that more apparent than in the sheer number of corporate acquisitions that took place. Photo: Getty Images.

New York, NY (December 24, 2025)—2025 was a busy year for the pro-audio industry, and nowhere was that more apparent than in the sheer number of corporate acquisitions that took place. Whether in manufacturing, live sound or distribution, there were moves and major purchases throughout the year, sometimes at a pace that made it hard to keep up with who bought who. With that in mind, here’s a look back at the year in pro-audio acquisitions.

Clair Global Acquires LD Systems

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 01/06/2025

Houston-based event and installation services provider LD Systems has been acquired by Clair Global Group as of January 1, 2025.

DPA Microphones Acquires Austrian Audio

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 01/13/2025

Two noted brands with more than just their product category in common have joined forces, as DPA Microphones has acquired the majority share of Vienna-based Austrian Audio.

Powersoft Acquires K-array Controlling Interest

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 02/20/2025

Power amplifier manufacturer Powersoft has entered an agreement to purchase 51 percent of loudspeaker company K-array.

3G Productions Acquires Switch Video

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 04/02/2025

Live event production services provider 3G Productions has added L.A./Atlanta-based Switch to its offerings.

Clair Global Acquires Ampco Flashlight Group

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 04/21/2025

Clair Global has acquired Utrecht, Netherlands-based event and touring production provider Ampco Flashlight Group.

Sonance Acquires Blaze Audio

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 05/20/2025

Sonance and Blaze Audio will exhibit their integrated audio solutions at InfoComm 2025.

Manley Laboratories Acquired

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 07/10/2025

Analog tube audio gear manufacturer Manley Laboratories has been acquired by audio entrepreneur and industry veteran Dirk Ulrich.

Clair Global Acquires Clearwing

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 08/05/2025

In its fourth major acquisition this year, Clair Global has acquired production services and systems integrator Clearwing.

Ross Video Acquires LAMA

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 09/05/2025

Ross Video has acquired Netherlands-based audio production software developer LAMA.

Harman Acquires Sound United

By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 09/23/2025

Harman has been growing its portfolio of audio brand with the acquisition of Sound United, parent company to brands like Bowers & Wilkins, Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio and more.