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The International Audio Group (IAG) is a Chinese manufacturer of consumer and professional audio & HiFi components. It is based in Shenzhen in China. It is owned and run by twin brothers Bernard and Michael Chang. [1]
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The International Audio Group (IAG) is a Chinese manufacturer of consumer and professional audio & HiFi components. It is based in Shenzhen in China. It is owned and run by twin brothers Bernard and Michael Chang. [1]
In the past the IAG purchased several British HiFi manufacturers: Audiolab, Wharfedale, Quad Electroacoustics, Mission, Tag McLaren, and Castle Acoustics, Japanese brand Luxman, plus several Italian manufacturers of lighting equipment including f.a.l. and Coef. It has a manufacturing plant in Ji'an China employing 1500 people. Design of the products is done by Chinese and European designers.
IAG used to manufacture luxury yachts near Shenzhen, which was the biggest yacht yard in Southeast Asia.[ citation needed ]
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IAG may refer to:
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