I don't know if the deal will go through. Obviously, Apple seems to think they will make a few billion off this purchase and they probably will. However, to me, it's crazy to have these tech giants through money in all directions like they are the new wave of Venture Capitalists. I live here in the Bay Area and people throw money at anything and everything! It's absurd!
I would hate to see a bad headphone company make so much money because of purchases from young kids with no "real" appreciation for audio quality...again, these are all my opinions, so don't shoot me.