Westone Audio has been acquired by Lucid Audio
June 2020 — Westone Laboratories, Inc., a portfolio company of HealthEdge Partners, has sold its premium in-ear monitor business Westone Audio to Lucid Audio, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of Hearing Lab Technology.
Westone Audio is a leading designer, manufacturer and distributor of universal and custom-fit premium wired earphones for recreational listeners and musicians. The company pioneered the custom in-ear monitor market in the 1980s and its products deliver industry-leading sound precision, ergonomics, fit and hearing preservation. Their custom and universal fit earphones cater to passionate audiophiles worldwide.
Lucid Audio is a manufacturer and provider of a variety of audio products which span the range from infant and child protective HearMuffs with advanced comfort and control features, to AMPED® wireless audio devices with quality amplification of inside and outside sounds, to personal sound amplification products that make hearing better accessible to everyone.
Our role in the transaction
Oaklins’ team in Los Angeles acted as the exclusive financial advisor to Westone Laboratories in this transaction.
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