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.

Dave Malekpour, President of Professional Audio Design Inc. (PAD) & Founder of Augspurger® Monitors

For almost three decades, Professional Audio Design (PAD) has manufactured and sold Augspurger® Monitors. In recent years, certain third parties questioned the authenticity of PAD’s premier speaker brand, which resulted in litigation. 

Today, PAD and George Augspurger jointly announce that the litigation has been resolved and PAD owns the AUGSPURGER® trademark.

“I am proud to continue PAD’s legacy of designing, building, and servicing the world’s finest speaker systems: Augspurger® Monitors” – Dave Malekpour

About Professional Audio Design Inc.

Professional Audio Design Inc (PAD)is the premier pro audio retailer and studio design group based in Hanover, Massachusetts. Founded by Boston-based musician and accomplished audio engineer Dave Malekpour in 1993, PAD supplies the best in pro audio equipment and provides cutting-edge studio design, systems integration, and technical services - offering a holistic approach to creating world-class recording facilities.

PADis committed to providing its customers with the tools and studio environments they needto inspire and enable them to produce audio beyond the ordinary. 

Find out more about Pro Audio Design Inc at proaudiodesign.com

About Augspurger® Monitors

Launched in the early 2000s, Augspurger® Monitors uses the latest technological advances in acoustic design and software to provide recording facilities with the most sonically accurate speakers possible. With astounding craftsmanship and high-quality components, coupled with incredible power and precision, Augspurger® Monitors have shaped the signature sound of iconic recording facilities worldwide, counting Snoop Dogg, Dr Dre and Alicia Keys among its fans.

Augspurger® Monitors is part of the PAD Groupof companies, which also includes: 

Professional Audio Design Inc, Malekpour Design Partners, Studio Float, Jocavi USA, TAD Laboratories & Sontronics.

*Augspurger® Monitors of Hanover, MA is not affiliated with George Augspurger or Perception, Inc.

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Ding Dong Audio will be responsible for growing Augspurger’s presence in the Chinese market.

HANOVER, MA: Leading specialist loudspeaker manufacturer, Augspurger® Monitors, has announced the appointment of Ding Dong Audio as its official distributor in China. This strategic partnership is aimed at expanding Augspurger’s presence in the Chinese market, catering to a growing demand for large, high-end speaker systems among music professionals.

Ding Dong Audio is the new distributor of Augspurger® Monitors in China

Ding Dong Audio, founded in 2008 and based in Shenyang, China, is one of the country's largest pro audio distributors. With exclusive distribution rights for over 30 international brands and sixteen years of experience in the industry, the company boasts an expansive 2000sq.m warehouse facility, and an impressive portfolio of services, including planning, design, installation, and post-sales support for premier recording facilities and private clients in the region. 

This new partnership aligns with Ding Dong Audio’s mission to serve the growing demand for large speaker systems in China, with Augspurger’s reputation for exceptional sound quality and incredible accuracy making it the perfect solution for the region’s thriving music and professional recording scene, particularly in the electronic and hip-hop music genres. 

Ding Dong Audio’s distribution strategy for Augspurger speakers will encompass targeted promotions via social media and key platforms including TikTok and WeChat, and engaging collaborations with key influencers in the recording industry, bolstering the Augspurger brand within the electronic music domain, and broadening its reach across various musical genres.

Ding Dong Audio CEO, Dong Ding

Dong Ding, CEO of Ding Dong Audio, expressed his enthusiasm for the new partnership.

“We are thrilled to represent Augspurger Monitors in China. Our aim is to forge a lasting, synergistic relationship with the brand, elevating its presence and market share in China. Our combined efforts will focus not only on boosting speaker sales, but also on promoting the brand’s cutting-edge audio technology.”

Dave Malekpour, President of Augspurger Monitors, echoed this sentiment, saying, “Augspurger Monitors has always been dedicated to delivering unparalleled sound and exceptional service. Ding Dong Audio is not just a distributor for us, but a valuable partner, with a shared vision and commitment to excellence, marking the beginning of a new chapter for Augspurger in Asia. We look forward to seeing our speaker systems become an integral part of the music creation process in this vibrant market."

For more information on Ding Dong Audio, please visit dingdongaudio.com.

In this week’s Augspurger “Levels” Podcast episode, Paul Irizarry a.k.a. ECHO talks us through his career so far and gives us a breakdown of the technology behind his newest producing/mixing space - LAB Studios, Miami.

ECHO is a multiple Latin Grammy award-winner producer/engineer who has helped shape the sound of Latin music for over 20 years, having worked with the likes of Maluma, Tego Calderón, Ricky Martin and Pitbull, to name a few.

From inside the LAB Studios, ECHO talks about how the space acts as both a private and a commercial producing/mixing environment. The Augspurger Duo 8s with Duo 12” were installed in the space a little over a year ago and in ECHO’s words: “They hit and they sound good on everything".

Find the link to the full interview below and take a deep dive into ECHO’s thoughts on the Augspurger system’s stereo imaging capabilities, incredible ear fatigue management at high levels, and signal cleanliness.

In his interview on Headliner Magazine, ECHO shares more on how the Dolby Atmos system and how Augspurger monitors play a key role in his process.