Polk Audio Overview

  • Year Founded
  • 1972

Year Founded

  • Status
  • Acquired/​Merged

  • Employees
  • 201

Employees

  • Latest Deal Type
  • M&A

  • Financing Rounds
  • 2

Polk Audio General Information

Description

Manufacturer of speakers and audio products based in Carlsbad, California. The company offers loudspeakers and electronic components, auto and marine applications, satellite radio home component tuners, audiophile-grade active IP-addressable loudspeakers, and ceiling loudspeakers.

Contact Information

Ownership Status
Acquired/Merged
(Operating Subsidiary)
Financing Status
Corporate Backed or Acquired
Corporate Office
  • 5541 Fermi Court
  • Carlsbad, CA 92008
  • United States
+1 (800)
Primary Industry
Electronics (B2C)
Parent Company
Vertical(s)
Corporate Office
  • 5541 Fermi Court
  • Carlsbad, CA 92008
  • United States
+1 (800)

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Polk Audio Valuation & Funding

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Polk Audio Comparisons

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Manufacturer of speakers and audio products based in Carlsbad, California. The company offers loudspeakers and electroni
Electronics (B2C)
Carlsbad, CA
201 As of 2016

Skanderborg, Denmark
 

Tokyo, Japan
 
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Polk Audio Competitors (31)

One of Polk Audio’s 31 competitors is Dynaudio, a Formerly PE-Backed company based in Skanderborg, Denmark.

Company Name Financing Status Location Employees Total Raised Last Financing Date/Type Last Financing Amount
Dynaudio Formerly PE-Backed Skanderborg, Denmark
Kenwood Electronics Formerly PE-Backed Tokyo, Japan
Beats Electronics Formerly PE-Backed Culver City, CA
Promate Technologies Corporation Shenzhen, China
Definitive Technology Formerly PE-Backed Carlsbad, CA
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Polk Audio Patents

Polk Audio Recent Patent Activity

Publication ID Patent Title Status First Filing Date Technology (CPC) Citations
US-20240107210-A1 Speaker assembly Pending 28-Sep-2022
US-20230388717-A1 Loudspeaker transducers Active 31-May-2022
US-12256208-B2 Loudspeaker transducers Active 31-May-2022
EP-4005236-A1 Loudspeaker cone with raised curved protrusions and method for controlling resonant modes Pending 29-Jul-2019
CA-3148130-A1 Loudspeaker cone with raised curved protrusions and method for controlling resonant modes Pending 29-Jul-2019 H04R7/125
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Polk Audio FAQs

  • When was Polk Audio founded?

    Polk Audio was founded in 1972.

  • Where is Polk Audio headquartered?

    Polk Audio is headquartered in Carlsbad, CA.

  • What is the size of Polk Audio?

    Polk Audio has 201 total employees.

  • What industry is Polk Audio in?

    Polk Audio’s primary industry is Electronics (B2C).

  • Is Polk Audio a private or public company?

    Polk Audio is a Private company.

  • What is the current valuation of Polk Audio?

    The current valuation of Polk Audio is .

  • What is Polk Audio’s current revenue?

    The current revenue for Polk Audio is .

  • Who are Polk Audio’s competitors?

    Dynaudio, Kenwood Electronics, Beats Electronics, Promate Technologies, and Definitive Technology are some of the 31 competitors of Polk Audio.

  • When was Polk Audio acquired?

    Polk Audio was acquired on 26-Sep-2006.

  • Who acquired Polk Audio?

    Polk Audio was acquired by Sound United.

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