Bose acquires Skullcandy to reach a wider audience

Summary

Bose has acquired Skullcandy, a rival in consumer audio. Skullcandy had recently partnered with Bose to bring several of Bose's technologies, including head-tracking spatial audio and active noise cancellation, into products such as the Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC headphones. Engadget reports that Bose sees the company as a way to reach a wider audience.

Timeline

1. The Verge

   21 Oct 2026, 20:15 UTCSource ↗

   The Verge reports that Bose announced it has acquired Skullcandy, and notes the two companies compete in consumer audio after Skullcandy recently partnered with Bose to bring its head-tracking spatial audio and active noise cancellation to products like the Skullcandy Crusher 1080 ANC headphones.

2. Engadget

   21 Oct 2026, 22:19 UTCSource ↗

   Engadget reports that Bose buys audio rival Skullcandy and that Bose sees the company as a way to reach a wider audience.