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.
Wolff Audio Acquires Pulse Techniques
By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 09/24/2025
Wolff Audio has acquired Pulse Techniques (Pultec), the manufacturer of recreations of the legendary Pultec equalizers.
Biamp Acquires ClearOne IP, Designs
By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 10/28/2025
Conferencing/streaming provider ClearOne has entered an agreement with Biamp to sell various assets.
Sound Productions Acquires ProAudio.com
By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 11/06/2025
Sound Productions has purchased ProAudio.com and the dotcom’s corporate parent, The Crouse-Kimzey Company.
Apogee Electronics Acquired by Rockforce
By Mix Staff ⋅ Published: 11/17/2025
Apogee Electronics has been acquired by Rockforce Tech Holding Inc., which earlier this year also acquired Manley Labs.