Key Takeaways

  • Popular audio technology platform Roon has been acquired by Harman, a company owned by Samsung, raising questions about their future plans.
  • While Harman has assured that Roon will remain autonomous, the buyout signals a reason for the acquisition that hasn't been disclosed yet.
  • The acquisition of Roon by Harman could put pressure on Sonos, a major player in the hi-fi audio streaming game, particularly if Harman expands Roon's capabilities with other manufacturers' devices.