Harman Acquires Music Streaming Platform 'Roon'
"Enhancing Consumer Audio Experience Through Rune Acquisition"
Harman, Samsung Electronics' automotive and audio specialized subsidiary, announced on the 28th that it has acquired the music search and streaming platform 'Roon.' Roon is a music playback platform for music enthusiasts. It features a rich interface for searching and finding desired music, compatibility with most audio devices, and a playback engine designed to deliver the best sound quality. It is also available on all PC operating systems.
Through the acquisition of Roon, Harman expects synergy in the home audio market, which is growing about 10% annually based on multi-room and multi-speaker systems. Harman plans to operate all Roon services independently while maintaining existing business units as they are.
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Dave Rogers, President of Harman Lifestyle Division, said, "Roon's passion to provide excellent connectivity and superior sound so that music lovers can search for and listen to their desired music at home or on the go aligns with Harman's vision. We look forward to joining the Harman family and further strengthening Harman's already solid engineering capabilities."
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