A new audio distribution firm has entered the United States and Canadian markets. New Energy Audio Distribution (NEAD) has announced its official launch as a premium audio-centric distributor and growth partner dedicated to serving the high-performance audio and consumer electronics industry.
Why Integrators Should Take Note
NEAD is launching with an expanding portfolio of premium audio brands, including as of writing:
- Jamo — The iconic Danish audio brand which relaunched at High End Vienna 2026. Founded in Denmark in 1968, it has earned a worldwide reputation for exceptional acoustic performance paired with timeless Scandinavian design.
- Juke Audio — An American manufacturer of innovative whole-home, multi-room audio solutions that simplify distributed audio for residential and commercial applications (if you want even more information, there’s also an upcoming CE Pro webinar featuring Juke that’s still open for registration).
- Energy — Since 1973, Energy has been a respected name in loudspeaker design and acoustic research with the brand now preparing to return to its roots with a new generation of loudspeakers inspired by the legendary Energy PRO 22.
- XLO — Founded in 1991 by Roger Skoff, XLO Cables has earned a global reputation for engineering audio, video and digital cables that deliver exceptional signal integrity and uncompromising neutrality.
- OXS Audio — OXS Audio combines Danish Hi-Fi heritage with next-generation gaming and home entertainment technologies. Inspired by the legendary acoustic engineering of Jamo, OXS develops soundbars, speakers, and headphones featuring proprietary Xspace Spatial Audio, advanced driver designs, and precision acoustic tuning.
The Faces Behind NEAD
Jim Kozicki. Photo courtesy of NEAD
Founded by Xiaodong Yang and his family and led alongside Jim Kozicki, as Managing Director, NEAD combines decades of premium audio expertise with a shared vision to expand a proven premium audio distribution model across the United States and Canada.
As founder of Cinemaster, China’s leading premium audio distribution company, Yang brings more than three decades of experience representing world-class audio brands throughout China, longstanding international relationships and strategic investments in innovation, including Shenzhen-based Rayleigh Labs, a leading audio R&D firm.
Kozicki, meanwhile, brings a 34-year career spanning premium audio, retail leadership, and business development. Kozicki has expanded premium audio initiatives at Abt Electronics, led territory growth for category-leading brands including Bowers & Wilkins and Klipsch, and most recently strengthened vendor partnerships as Vice President of Business Development at ProSource.
According to a press release marking the group’s entry into these new markets, NEAD is focused on delivering:
- Clear wholesale programs with straightforward terms and channel strategy
- Reliable operations with consistent order management, forecasting, and accountability
- Commercial discipline through pricing integrity, assortment guidance, and sell-through support
- Modern communication with faster response times, greater visibility, and less complexity
“NEAD was built on a simple belief: brands and dealers deserve a partner obsessed with execution, accountability, and long-term success,” said Jim Kozicki. “This isn’t about moving boxes. It’s about building meaningful partnerships, strengthening the channel, and creating memorable audio experiences,” Jim Kozicki, Managing Director NEAD.
