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  • Rael
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    • Oct 2005
    • 34
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    Really Stupid Question

    Forgive me if I haven't properly researched this one, but I'm just curious: what is the connection between Rotel and B & W? I notice a LOT of Rotel people here (and even at Rotel dealerships) use B & W speakers. Are the companies conjoined somehow? Or is it just one of those happy coincidences?
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    • Kevin P
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      • Aug 2000
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      Hey I'm from NH too!

      I think Rotel and B&W are owned by the same parent company, or something like that. Someone more knowledgable can chime in on this. There is definitely a connection between the two.
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        • Kevin D
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          • Oct 2002
          • 4601
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          They are separate companies, but share distribution, support, and marketing, at least here in the US.

          Kevin D.
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            • hamlyn
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              • Jul 2004
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              B&W, Rotel and Classe are owned by iCommand or Equity International.A quick call to their 800 number will reveal the same...
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                • Kevin D
                  Ultra Senior Member
                  • Oct 2002
                  • 4601
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                  More checking. Equity International is just the distributor here in North America, but it too is now owned by B&W..

                  The B&W Group’s portfolio of consumer electronics brands is comprised of Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) Loudspeakers, Classé Audio (electronics), i-Command™ (control systems), and Rotel Electronics. This extensive combination of premium products are marketed in more than 60 countries worldwide via B&W’s network of wholly owned and independent distributors. Headquartered in Worthing, England, the B&W Group also maintains a U.S. office in North Reading, Massachusetts with Equity International, a subsidiary, which distributes the brands throughout North America.
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