Sony Acquires High-End Headphone Maker to Boost PlayStation

  • Privately held Audeze makes headphones for pros, enthusiasts
  • California company branched out into gaming in recent years

Sony Group Corp. headsets.

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Sony Interactive Entertainment is buying audiophile gear maker Audeze LLC in a bid to advance the sound experience of its PlayStation products.

Santa Ana, California-based Audeze will continue to operate independently and make products for other platforms while benefiting from being part of the PlayStation ecosystem, Sony said in a statement Thursday. Financial terms were not disclosed.