Kevro Int.
Kevro Inc. is a privately held North American distributor, founded circa 1983, holding exclusive rights to distribute Monitor Audio speakers across North America and Rotel electronics in Canada. It sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network of professional retailers and system integrators.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded1983
- HeadquartersPickering, Canada
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What Kevro Int. does
Kevro Inc. is a privately held North American distributor of premium audio and home theater products founded circa 1983 and headquartered in the United States (with Canadian operations in Pickering). The company holds exclusive North American distribution rights for Monitor Audio and Canadian distribution rights for Rotel, serving a B2B channel of authorized professional retailers and system integrators across Canada and the United States. After more than 40 years of continuous operation, Kevro operates a structured dealer network where partners must be pre-approved to access wholesale pricing and ordering through an online dealer portal that supports inventory checks, product comparison, wishlists, and marketing asset downloads.
Kevro's distributed portfolio spans a full performance ladder: Monitor Audio's Hyphn flagship statement speaker, Platinum Series 3G, Gold Series 6G, Silver Series 7G (including a Limited Edition Carbon Black Metallic finish), Bronze Series 7G, Anthra subwoofers, Vestra subwoofers, Studio 89 compact speakers, Cinergy THX Ultra Certified cinema series, Creator custom-install series, Climate Series 3G outdoor speakers, and various lifestyle and traditional lines. Underlying these are Monitor Audio's proprietary acoustic technologies including C-CAM (Ceramic-Coated Aluminium/Magnesium) tweeters, RDT II/III and RST II/III bass drivers, MPD III tweeters, HiVe II port design, and HDT hexagonal diaphragms. Rotel electronics (Michi and Attessa series) round out the Canadian-only distribution.
Revenue is generated exclusively through wholesale hardware sales to authorized dealers, with pricing tiers tied to Dealer Program Levels and free shipping thresholds. The company supports dealers through product training, marketing collateral, and active participation at industry trade shows including CEDIA Expo, AXPONA, Montreal and Toronto Audiofests, CI Expo, TOLA Expo, and CEDIA Tech Summits. Notable showcase deployments span hospitality (Karma Sanctum Soho Hotel), entertainment (CIFF film festival sponsorship), and arts/culture (NYC Culture Club installation with Martyn Ware), reinforcing brand presence across multiple end-customer verticals.
Kevro Int. firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- Kevro Int.
- Legal name
- Kevro Inc.
- Website
- https://kevro.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 1983
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- Kevro Inc. is a privately held North American distributor, founded circa 1983, holding exclusive rights to distribute Monitor Audio speakers across North America and Rotel electronics in Canada. It sells exclusively through an authorized dealer network of professional retailers and system integrators.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
Kevro Int. industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Audio Equipment Distribution
- NAICS
- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310)
- SIC
- Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors) (MPAIAJAB)
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Where Kevro Int. is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Pickering
- HQ country
- Canada
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
Kevro Int. business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Distribution of Audio Products: Kevro generates revenue by distributing Monitor Audio products exclusively in North America and Rotel products in Canada to authorized professional retailers and system integrators. The company sells products at wholesale prices through a dealer network, with pricing and ordering available through their online dealer portal.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Other | Pay-as-you-go | Wholesale distribution to authorized dealers only |
Go-to-market motion1 record
Distribution channels2 records
Marketing channels5 records
Kevro Int. product offering
Product offeringCore offering
Kevro International is a North American wholesale distributor of high-quality audio and home theater products. The company holds exclusive distribution rights for Monitor Audio in North America and for Rotel in Canada, supplying a full range of speakers, subwoofers, custom-install, all-weather, lifestyle, and amplification products exclusively to pre-authorized professional retailers and AV system integrators through a secure online dealer portal.
Product overview
Kevro Inc. is a North American distributor (40+ years) of high-quality audio and home theater products serving professional retailers and system integrators across Canada and the United States. The company distributes Monitor Audio products exclusively in North America and Rotel in Canada. Kevro operates a B2B e-commerce platform where authorized dealers can browse products, access images and assets, check inventory, place orders, and track shipments. Monitor Audio's portfolio spans multiple performance tiers: Hyphn (flagship statement speaker), Platinum Series 3G (premium), Gold Series 6G (high-performance), Silver Series 7G (mid-range including Limited Edition), Bronze Series 7G (entry-level hi-fi), Anthra Series (subwoofers), Vestra Series (subwoofers), Studio 89 (compact speaker), Cinergy Series (THX Ultra Certified home cinema), Creator Series (custom install), Climate Series (all-weather), and various Lifestyle, Traditional, and accessory products. The platform also distributes Rotel electronics in Canada.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Products and services
- Monitor Audio Traditional Speakers Conventional hi-fi and home theater loudspeakers for traditional two-channel and surround setups, sold through authorized dealers.
- Monitor Audio Lifestyle Speakers Consumer-oriented lifestyle speaker ranges including Soundbars, Radius 4G, Apex Series, Radius Series, MASS, and SoundFrame for modern living spaces.
- Monitor Audio Custom Install Architectural in-wall, in-ceiling, and custom-install speakers and amplification for residential and commercial integration projects.
- Monitor Audio All-Weather Speakers Weather-resistant speakers including AWC, Climate Series, Climate Garden Series, and Vecta Series designed for outdoor and challenging environments.
- Monitor Audio Hyphn Statement flagship loudspeaker — Monitor Audio's most advanced and technically powerful loudspeaker with a visually striking presence, positioned at the top of the portfolio.
- Monitor Audio Platinum Series Premium high-fidelity loudspeakers including Platinum 300 3G and Platinum 100 3G featuring advanced driver technologies for high-end two-channel and home theater use.
- Monitor Audio Gold Series 6G High-performance loudspeakers including Gold 300 6G, Gold 100 6G, and Gold 500 6G with MPD III tweeter technology.
- Monitor Audio Silver Series 7G Mid-range loudspeakers including Silver 300 7G and Silver 100 7G, available in Limited Edition Carbon Black Metallic finish.
- Monitor Audio Bronze Series 7G Entry-level high-fidelity speakers including Bronze 300 7G, Bronze 50 7G, Bronze 500, and Bronze 100 — positioned as the entry point to authentic high-fidelity sound.
- Monitor Audio Anthra Series Subwoofer series including Anthra W10, W12, and W15 with RST II drivers and up to 1,500 Watt Class-D amplifiers.
- Monitor Audio Vestra Series Subwoofer series including Vestra W10, W12, and W15 with high-excursion C-CAM drive units and up to 500-watt Class-D amplifiers.
- Monitor Audio Studio 89 Compact bookshelf loudspeaker available in Black Gloss and High Gloss White finishes with signature gold-anodised bass drivers.
- Monitor Audio Cinergy Series THX Ultra Certified cinema audio system for home theater with models including Cinergy 100, 200, 300 and Sub15.
- Rotel Electronics (Canada only) Rotel electronics distributed exclusively in Canada, including the Michi Series, Attessa Series, and other amplifiers and streamers for home audio systems.
Quantifiable outcome
- Over 40 years of continuous operation distributing premium audio products
- +1 more outcomes
Companies that use Kevro Int.
Customer profileNamed customers3 records
Segments2 records
Ideal customer profiles2 records
Kevro Int. technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature4 records
Kevro Int. partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
Five partnerships are on record, tiered core, flagship and minor.
- Cine International Film Festival (CIFF)coreMonitor Audio is an official sponsor of the London-based film festival, providing Cinergy THX Certified Ultra speaker system for immersive cinematic experience throughout all screenings and events.
- Karma Sanctum Soho HotelflagshipA unique brand partnership where Monitor Audio outfitted the entire hotel with award-winning speakers, featuring a flagship Cinergy THX Ultra-Certified speaker system in the basement cinema, with speakers throughout the bar, restaurant, and suites.
- Martyn Ware / NYC Culture ClubminorCreative partnership with electronic music pioneer Martyn Ware for the 'Adventures in the Electroverse' exhibition at NYC Culture Club, using 16 SoundFrame 1 speakers for a fully immersive 3D audio art installation.
- Monitor AudioflagshipExclusive North American distribution partnership for Monitor Audio products. Kevro distributes the full range including Hyphn, Platinum Series, Gold Series, Silver Series, Bronze Series, Anthra, Vestra, Studio 89, Climate Series, Creator Series, Cinergy, and installation products.
- RotelcoreKevro distributes Rotel products in Canada, including the Michi Series, Attessa Series, and other Rotel electronics for home audio systems.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
Kevro Int. competitors and assessment
Company assessmentBroad incumbents
- ADI Global Distribution: Large North American low-voltage and AV products distributor serving residential and commercial integrators. Comparable in that it competes for the same system integrator customers with adjacent product categories (controls, speakers, AV).
- Harman International: Large-scale audio conglomerate (JBL, Harman Kardon, Mark Levinson, Lexicon, Revel, Arcam) distributing across consumer, professional, and automotive audio. Competes with Kevro across multiple price tiers and channels but at vastly greater scale.
- Sound United (Masimo Consumer): Now part of Masimo, Sound United owns Denon, Marantz, Polk Audio, Definitive Technology, Bowers & Wilkins, and Classé — a much larger multi-brand audio distributor/manufacturer competing across the same retail and custom install channels Kevro serves.
- Bowers & Wilkins Group: Premium loudspeaker manufacturer with its own North American distribution (now part of Sound United/Masimo). Overlaps with Kevro at the premium and custom install end (800 Series, CI category) and competes for the same authorized specialty dealers.
- Core Brands (Nortek Security & Control): Aggregator of residential and commercial AV/control brands (SpeakerCraft, Niles, Proficient, Elan) with its own distribution network. Competes in the custom install speaker and electronics category where Kevro's Creator Series and Cinergy lines also compete.
Direct peers
- Audio Plus Services: US distributor of premium European audio brands (Focal, Naim, Musical Fidelity) to specialty retailers and integrators. Comparable in business model (exclusive North American distribution rights, dealer network) and target customer segment.
- Lenbrook Industries: Canadian-headquartered North American distributor of premium audio brands (NAD, PSB Speakers, Bluesound, DALI) to authorized dealers and integrators. Closest direct comparable by geography, scale, and B2B premium-hi-fi distribution model.
- The Sound Organisation: US-based distributor of premium hi-fi brands (including Sonus Faber, McIntosh Laboratory historically, and others) to specialty dealers. Direct comparable as a boutique-to-mid-size audio distributor focused on the same premium retail and integrator channel.
- KEF America (GP Acoustics): North American arm of KEF, a premium loudspeaker manufacturer with direct-to-dealer distribution similar to Kevro's Monitor Audio model. Comparable as a brand-name speaker owner/distributor operating in the same premium home audio and custom install channels.
Others
- Vanco International: Distributor of AV infrastructure, connectivity, and installation products serving residential and commercial integrators. Adjacent comparator in the custom install supply chain, with overlap on the systems integrator customer base.
Market position
Strengths5 records
Weaknesses5 records
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
Kevro Int. social profiles
Digital presenceKevro Int. compliance and trust
Trust signalCompliance1 record
Kevro Int. financial estimates
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Kevro Int. leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
Kevro Int. funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
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Kevro Int. M&A and investment
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Investments
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Frequently asked questions about Kevro Int.
What does Kevro Int. do?
Kevro International is a North American wholesale distributor of high-quality audio and home theater products. The company holds exclusive distribution rights for Monitor Audio in North America and for Rotel in Canada, supplying a full range of speakers, subwoofers, custom-install, all-weather, lifestyle, and amplification products exclusively to pre-authorized professional retailers and AV system integrators through a secure online dealer portal.
Is Kevro Int. a public or private company?
Kevro Int. is a private company. It is classified as unknown and is currently operating.
When was Kevro Int. founded?
Kevro Int. was founded in 1983. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is Kevro Int. based?
Kevro Int. is headquartered in Pickering, Canada, in the North America region.
How does Kevro Int. make money?
One revenue line is on record: distribution of Audio Products.
Who are Kevro Int.'s main competitors?
Broad incumbents on record are ADI Global Distribution, Harman International, Sound United (Masimo Consumer), Bowers & Wilkins Group and Core Brands (Nortek Security & Control). Direct peers are Audio Plus Services, Lenbrook Industries, The Sound Organisation and KEF America (GP Acoustics). Vanco International is listed as an others.
Does Kevro Int. have an API?
No public API is recorded for Kevro Int..
What industry is Kevro Int. in?
Kevro Int.'s product category is Audio Equipment Distribution. Its primary akta.pro industry code is MPAIAJAB, Pro Audio Equipment (Mics, Interfaces, Mixers, Studio Monitors). Its NAICS code is 334310 and its SIC code is 3651.