In what could be considered as one of the biggest surprises within the tech industry this year, audio giant Bose Corporation has acquired lifestyle brand Skullcandy from Mill Road Capital Management LLC.

Following a multi-year partnership that brought Bose’s acoustic technology into several Skullcandy headphones and earbuds, the deal brings the two companies together in a bid to combine Bose’s engineering and global reach with Skullcandy’s deep ties to music, gaming, and urban culture. Brian Garofalow, Chief Executive Officer of Skullcandy comments:

We believe this is a win for Skullcandy and our fans… Skullcandy was born on a chairlift in Park City, Utah, over 20 years ago, and we’ve always believed great music should be part of the experiences people love.…