We proud to share that the Augspurger Quattro 415 monitoring system, paired with the Sub418-ET703a subwoofers and powered by the SXE3D Ultimate Extreme amplification platform, has been nominated for a 2026 TEC Award in the Studio Monitors category
This nomination reflects what Augspurger has always stood for: unmatched headroom, precision engineering, and translation accuracy trusted by the world’s top producers and engineers. Augspurger Monitors – Quattro 415-Sub418-ET703-SXE3/3500 Ultimate
Why the Quattro 415 Stands Out
The Quattro 415 is Augspurger’s most powerful main monitoring system, designed for large control rooms and environments where scale and fidelity must coexist.
- Four 18-inch woofers per side deliver staggering low-frequency power and control.
- A rock maple horn with a high-output compression driver featuring a 99.9% Beryllium diaphragm ensures unparalleled mid/high precision, speed, and clarity.
- An integrated ET703A (super high frequency compression driver) extends response into the highest frequencies, powered through the HF crossover for effortless air and detail.
- Frequency response is 18hz – 45,000 kHz +/-1db with less then .003% THD and 134db SPL
- Sub418-ET703 subwoofers, each loaded with dual 18-inch drivers, provide deep, accurate low-end down to 20 Hz.
Together, this combination sets the gold standard for modern studio main monitors.
Amplification & Power
In the Ultimate Extreme configuration, the Quattro 415 system is powered by four SXE3D DSP amplifiers, delivering approximately 18,000 watts of total system power.
- Sub418 cabinets (4 total): 2,500 W each → 10,000 W dedicated low-end headroom
- Quattro 415 mains: 2,000 W per cabinet
- Horns / ET703A supertweeters: 250 W each (crossover-split for HF and supertweeter)
- Per-channel power distribution: 2,500 W (LF/Sub), 1,000 W (MF), 250 W (HF)
This precise distribution ensures maximum headroom while preserving clarity and accuracy at every frequency.
Recognition at the TEC Awards
The Technical Excellence & Creativity (TEC) Awards, presented annually by NAMM, recognize outstanding achievements in pro audio.
The nomination of the Quattro 415 system highlights Augspurger’s ongoing role as a reference standard in professional monitoring.
It acknowledges not just the power of the system, but the engineering precision that allows music created on Augspurger monitors to translate seamlessly to the world.
A Real-World Example: Fernando Garibay’s Master Room
A striking example of the Quattro 415 in action is at the Garibay Center, built for Grammy-winning producer PROF. FERNANDO GARIBAY
- In his master room, designed by Pilchner Schoustal, a custom white installation of Quattro 415 mains with Sub418-ET703s provides unmatched clarity, authority, and inspiration.
- The system allows Garibay to work with confidence, knowing that his mixes and productions will translate to any environment—be it streaming platforms, clubs, or live stages.
This installation demonstrates how Augspurger systems are creative instruments as much as they are monitoring tools.
Looking Ahead
The TEC Award nomination of the Quattro 415 – Sub418 – SXE3D Ultimate Extreme system reaffirms Augspurger’s mission: to design monitors that give artists and engineers the confidence to create without limits.
For more than 40 years, Augspurger has been dedicated to precision, craftsmanship, and innovation. This recognition is a milestone in that journey, and a celebration of the artists and studios who trust us with their sound.
Trusted Worldwide
From Los Angeles to Berlin, Tokyo to New York, Augspurger systems are installed in studios of every scale. Each installation is customized and tuned to its acoustic space, ensuring consistent, uncompromising performance.
Whether in a major commercial facility or a private creative hub, the Quattro 415 system provides the scale, accuracy, and headroom required for world-class production.
Voting for the 41st Annual TEC Awards opens December 1, 2025, and runs through January 12, 2026.
During this period, industry professionals and enthusiasts alike will have the opportunity to cast their votes and help decide the winners. We’re honored that Augspurger has been nominated in the Studio Monitors category, and we invite our community to join us in celebrating this recognition — and to show their support once voting opens.