New Energy Audio Distribution, known as NEAD, has officially launched as a premium audio distributor and growth partner for the United States and Canada. Announced on July 21, 2026 from Chicago, New Energy Audio Distribution arrives with an existing portfolio of five brands and a leadership team built around decades of consumer electronics channel experience, positioning the company as a new hub for premium audio brands looking to grow their North American presence.
A Distributor Built on Decades of Channel Experience
New Energy Audio Distribution is led by Managing Director Jim Kozicki, whose 34-year career spans premium audio, retail leadership, and business development, including time expanding premium audio initiatives at Abt Electronics, leading territory growth for Bowers & Wilkins and Klipsch, and most recently serving as Vice President of Business Development at ProSource. The company was founded by Xiaodong Yang and his family, with Yang bringing over three decades of experience as founder of Cinemaster, a leading premium audio distributor in China, along with strategic investments in audio R&D through Shenzhen-based Rayleigh Labs. New Energy Audio Distribution frames its approach as brand-first and relationship-driven, aiming to combine clear wholesale programs, consistent order management, and pricing discipline with faster, more transparent communication for dealers.
Five Brands, One Distribution Platform
New Energy Audio Distribution launches with Jamo, Energy, Juke Audio, XLO, and OXS Audio already in its portfolio. Jamo, the Danish loudspeaker brand founded in 1968, relaunched at High End Vienna 2026 with its HYG Bluetooth Speaker Series, alongside its Concert Legacy and Concert Element series. Energy, a loudspeaker brand built on psychoacoustic research since 1973, is preparing a new generation of speakers inspired by the Energy PRO 22. Juke Audio contributes American-made whole-home streaming amplifiers, XLO brings audio and video cable engineering dating back to 1991, and OXS Audio rounds out the lineup with gaming- and entertainment-focused soundbars and headphones built on Jamo’s acoustic heritage. New Energy Audio Distribution says additional specialty audio brands and category expansions will be announced in the coming months.
Pricing and availability
As a distributor rather than a single-product launch, New Energy Audio Distribution does not have its own price point; the five brands under its umbrella are sold through dealers across the United States and Canada at their individual retail prices. New Energy Audio Distribution’s wholesale programs and dealer terms are available directly through the company at newenergyaudio.com.
Key specifications
- New Energy Audio Distribution (NEAD): premium audio distributor for the United States and Canada, launched July 21, 2026
- Managing Director: Jim Kozicki, formerly of Abt Electronics and ProSource
- Founded by Xiaodong Yang (Cinemaster, Rayleigh Labs)
- Launch portfolio: Jamo, Energy, Juke Audio, XLO, OXS Audio
- Additional brand and category announcements expected in the coming months
For dealers, New Energy Audio Distribution’s pitch is less about any single product and more about the promise of a more disciplined channel partner: clear terms, consistent fulfillment, and a portfolio big enough to matter without being unwieldy. With Jamo already back in the spotlight after its High End Vienna relaunch, New Energy Audio Distribution’s early performance will likely be judged on how well it can turn that renewed brand momentum into real dealer traction across the Americas.
