Bose Professional, is unveiling a preview of its new global brand identity, 802 Labs, and sharing plans for a phased transition beginning in February 2027.
“During the transition, Bose Professional customers and partners can expect continuity across products, support, service, and business relationships. The company will work closely with channel partners, affiliates, and customers ahead of the full transition to ensure a clear and coordinated rollout,” the announcement states.
“We’re excited about this opportunity to define who we are for the future,” says John Maier, Chief Executive Officer of Bose Professional. “The 802 Labs identity is personal for our team because it connects directly to our history of innovation and engineering excellence. The original 802 loudspeaker changed the professional AV market when it launched in 1978 by bringing system-level thinking to sound reinforcement. And “Labs” reflects the experimentation, curiosity, and engineering discipline that have shaped Bose Professional from the start. Together, the name honors where we’ve been and gives us space to build what’s next.”
Since becoming an independent company in 2023, Bose Professional has rebuilt the organization around the needs of integrators and system designers. New leadership expanded the existing engineering teams and added new marketing, sales, and global systems capabilities, with more focus on agility, engineering, and product development. Over the past three years, the company has launched more than 25 new products, including the award-winning EdgeMax and DesignMax Luna loudspeakers and the Veritas smart mixer amplifier. It has also opened more than a dozen offices and experience centers worldwide, including its new headquarters in Boston.
The move to 802 Labs will happen in phases. Bose Professional offers an early look at key brand elements online at 802Labs.com. No changes will take effect until early 2027, giving the company time to work closely with partners and affiliates to prepare for the new identity.
“Our vision is to raise expectations for what a pro audio company can be by putting people first and creating exceptional experiences,” Maier continues. “Building a new brand platform on a 50-year legacy gives us a chance to be clear about what sets us apart and what we stand for. As 802 Labs, our purpose is simple: make great sound effortless. This change is the next step in our journey, and we're already hard at work on what comes next.”
