This is simply a distribution deal at this point. Onkyo USA had been a independent company from Onkyo Japan for several years. Klipsch set up a distinct company for this (11 Trading Company). We do not know what the future holds.
Jack Rainey - Full disclosure...reformed integrator, now mid-Atlantic manufacturers rep for: Integra, Paradigm, Anthem, Parasound, Atlona, LG TV's and Metra Home Theater...among others