OSD Audio
OSD Audio is a US-based private audio equipment manufacturer (founded 2003, Brea, California) that designs and distributes speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, and streaming products under the OSD Black, Nero, Eclipse, and Forza sub-brands for residential custom installers and commercial 70V installations across 14+ countries.
- Company typePrivate
- Founded2003
- HeadquartersBrea, United States
- Headcount11–50
- GTM typeB2B
- OfferingHardware or Manufacturing
What OSD Audio does
OSD Audio is a US-based private audio equipment manufacturer founded in 2003 and operated out of Brea, California, with apparent affiliation to AudioGearGroup via shared support and dealer email domains. The company designs and distributes premium audio products across multiple sub-brands — OSD Black Series (audiophile in-wall/in-wall/on-wall speakers, TreVoce triple-driver subwoofers, Theatro and XMAX amplifiers), OSD Nero (home-theater amplifiers and streaming solutions), Eclipse Series (outdoor light/speaker combinations), and Forza (omni outdoor speakers) — targeting both residential home theater and whole-house audio and commercial 70V distributed audio applications. Core technology centers on proprietary configurations such as triple-driver subwoofer designs with active and passive radiators, triple silk-dome tweeter arrays, Texas Instruments digital filters for bass extension to 15-16 Hz, carbon fiber-filled polycarbonate cones, toroidal transformer amplification, and DSP with parametric EQ presets; products are engineered to meet or exceed Dolby and THX reference SPL levels (up to 116 dB) and to address CEDIA installer reference standards.
The business operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct e-commerce through osdaudio.com (including a dealer/B2B portal), authorized US online retailers (OutdoorSpeakerDepot, WholeHouseAudio), and a 14+ country international distributor network covering China, India, South America, UAE, Qatar, Australia, Kuwait, Mexico, Russia, UK, Norway, Taiwan, Canada, and Pakistan. Revenue is generated through one-time hardware sales across consumer, custom installer/AV integrator, and commercial/professional installation customer segments — serving restaurants, offices, houses of worship, retail environments, and audiophile home theaters. Distribution, marketing, and product launches span continuous activity through ISE, CEDIA Expo, email, content/blog, X (Twitter), and YouTube reviewer partnerships, with flagship product cadence in 2024-2026 including the XMAX11 11-channel amplifier, TreVoce 12 PRO subwoofer, MX1250 multi-zone amplifier, and XPA600/XPA1000 commercial 70V amplifiers.
OSD Audio firmographics
Firmographics- Name
- OSD Audio
- Legal name
- OSD Audio
- Website
- https://osdaudio.com
- Company type
- Private
- Founded year
- 2003
- Operating status
- Operating
- Headcount range
- 11–50 employees
- Short description
- OSD Audio is a US-based private audio equipment manufacturer (founded 2003, Brea, California) that designs and distributes speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, and streaming products under the OSD Black, Nero, Eclipse, and Forza sub-brands for residential custom installers and commercial 70V installations across 14+ countries.
- Ownership category
- akta.pro rank
OSD Audio industry classification
Industry- Product category
- Consumer Audio Electronics
- NAICS
- Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (334310), Audio and Video Equipment Manufacturing (33431), Electronics and Appliance Retailers (4492)
- SIC
- Household Audio & Video Equipment (3651), Retail-Radio, Tv & Consumer Electronics Stores (5731)
- akta.pro primary industry
- Speakers & Subwoofers Retail (Soundbars, Surround, Smart Speakers) (CRACAEAF)
- akta.pro secondary industries
- Home Theater Audio Systems (AV Receivers, Speaker Packages) (CRACANAH), AV Receivers, Amplifiers & Hi‑Fi Components Retail (CRACAEAE), Hi‑Fi / Audiophile Components (DACs, Amps, Turntables, Streamers) (CRACANAI)
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Where OSD Audio is headquartered
LocationHeadquarters
- HQ city
- Brea
- HQ country
- United States
- HQ region
- North America
Offices1 record
Markets served
OSD Audio business model
Business model- GTM type
- B2B
- Offering type
- Hardware or Manufacturing
- Cost components
- Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure
Revenue model
- Hardware Sales: One-time sale of audio products including speakers, subwoofers, amplifiers, and accessories. Products are sold through e-commerce, authorized dealers, and international distributors.
Pricing tiers
| Model | Billing | Price |
|---|---|---|
| One time/ perpetual license | Pay-as-you-go | Consumer Audio Products |
Go-to-market motion2 records
Distribution channels4 records
Marketing channels6 records
OSD Audio product offering
Product offeringCore offering
OSD Audio designs, manufactures, and sells premium audio products including residential and commercial speakers (in-ceiling, in-wall, on-wall, pendant, outdoor), powered and passive subwoofers, multi-channel and stereo amplifiers, 70V commercial amplifiers, app-controlled streaming devices, and distribution/control accessories. Products are sold globally through authorized dealers, international distributors, online retailers, and the company's own e-commerce storefront, serving both DIY consumers and professional AV integrators.
Product overview
OSD Audio is a manufacturer of premium audio products comprising multiple integrated product lines. The Black Series is the premium audiophile line featuring high-end in-wall speakers (T53LCR, T61, T63, T65 MKII, T81, T83), on-wall home theater speakers (S80 MK2, S81 MK2, S82 MK2), and powered subwoofers (TreVoce 15EQ, FS15, DueVoce Dual X8, TreVoce 12 PRO). The Nero Series encompasses home theater amplifiers (XMAX11, XMAX2, XC1), streaming devices (Stream XD/XD2, SRT4 Gen2), and landscape audio solutions (Eclipse series). Commercial 70V products include the XPA Series (XPA600, XPA1000, XPA3000 with DSP) and PAX50 compact amplifiers. Subwoofer amplifiers include the SAM300 and SAM500 DSP models. Accessories include speaker wire, wall plates, cables, and mounts. The company targets both residential (home theater, whole-house audio) and commercial (restaurants, offices, houses of worship, retail) applications.
Differentiator
Problem solved
Functional benefit
Brands
- OSD Black Series: Premium audiophile-grade audio products including speakers, subwoofers, and amplifiers designed for high-end home theater and residential audio applications.
- OSD Nero
- Eclipse Series
- Forza Series
Products and services
- S82 MK2 On-Wall LCR Speaker High-performance on-wall home theater speaker with dual 8-inch long wood fiber woofers and triple silk dome tweeter array. 300W power handling, max SPL of 116dB, designed for Dolby and THX reference level performance. Targets audiophile home theater installations.
- S81 MK2 On-Wall LCR Speaker On-wall home theater speaker with 8-inch long wood fiber woofer, rotatable triple silk dome tweeter array, 200W power handling, and 112dB max SPL. Meets or exceeds Dolby and THX reference SPL levels.
- S80 MK2 Bookshelf/On-Wall Speaker Bookshelf or on-wall home theater speaker with 8-inch long wood fiber woofer and silk dome tweeter. 150W power handling, 108dB max SPL. Timbre-matched with S81 and S82 for surround or height channel use.
- TreVoce 15EQ Subwoofer 15-inch powered subwoofer with triple-driver design (15-inch active graphite paper cone plus dual 15-inch passive glass fiber cones). 1000W RMS/1600W peak. Frequency response 16-160Hz, with built-in Texas Instruments digital filter enabling native EQ down to 15Hz. Targets audiophile home theater applications.
- Nero DueVoce Dual X8 Subwoofer Compact powered subwoofer with dual 8-inch drivers (active woven fiberglass cone plus passive radiator). 130W RMS/300W peak, Class D amplification, 17Hz-165Hz frequency response, 107dB max SPL, with wireless DSP. Designed for home theater and whole-house audio.
- FS15 Front-Firing Subwoofer Front-firing 15-inch powered subwoofer with triple ports. 800W RMS/1600W peak, reinforced paper cone, built-in DSP, 15Hz-200Hz @ -3dB frequency response. Designed to meet CEDIA RP22 Level 4 home theater standard with 118dB capability.
- TreVoce 12 PRO Subwoofer 12-inch professional powered subwoofer with triple-driver configuration (1 active + 2 passive radiators). 300W RMS / 800W peak power, delivers 100dB at 15Hz. Compact design targeting home theater and music applications.
- Theatro X11 11-Channel Amplifier 11-channel high-current home theater amplifier delivering 380W per channel at 8 ohms or 600W at 4 ohms. Features XLR balanced and RCA unbalanced inputs, weighs 234 lbs, requires a dedicated 50Amp circuit. Designed for 7.2+ surround sound configurations.
- Nero XMAX11 11-Channel Home Theater Amplifier 11-channel home theater amplifier delivering high-current power for immersive audio configurations. Features toroidal transformers and premium components for audiophile-grade performance. Powers 7.2.4 configurations with 3 x 210W and 8 x 85W.
- Nero XC1 2-Channel Stereo Amplifier 2-channel stereo Class D amplifier delivering 150W x 2 at 4-ohm. Features digital display. Designed for whole-home audio and multi-zone systems.
- Nero XMAX2 2-Channel Stereo Amplifier 2-channel stereo Class A/B amplifier delivering 1000W at 4-ohm with digital display. High-current design for demanding speaker loads.
- XPA Series Commercial Amplifiers Commercial 70V/100V amplifier series (XPA600 and XPA1000 models). 2-channel Class D amplification with RS232 control, 12V trigger in/out, balanced/unbalanced inputs, loop output for expansion. 1U rack-mountable, UL/CE rated. Designed for restaurants, offices, houses of worship, and retail environments.
- XPA3000 w/ DSP Commercial Amplifier High-power 2-channel 70V commercial amplifier with DSP. 1500W x 2 with RS232 control, 12V trigger, and balanced inputs. Designed for large-scale commercial audio installations.
- PAX50 Compact 70V Amplifier Compact 70V/100V commercial amplifier with 50W output. Supports up to 8 speakers at 5W each. 1/4 rack width, 1U height design allowing 4 units per rack space. Line 1 (RCA), Line 2 (3.5mm), and Mic inputs with variable gain, 3.5mm pre-output for daisy-chaining.
- SAM500 DSP Subwoofer Amplifier 500W RMS (1000W peak) DSP mono subwoofer amplifier. Class D, 4-ohm stable. Features toroidal transformer, 10 pre-programmed presets, 7-band parametric EQ, selectable bass boost, auto-sensing, low-level/high-level/LFE inputs. Rack-mountable.
- SAM300 Subwoofer Amplifier 300W mono subwoofer amplifier with Class A/B output stage, auto-sensing, 4/8-ohm stable. Variable crossover, bass boost, phase control, low-level/high-level/LFE inputs, 12V trigger mode.
- T65 MKII In-Wall LCR Speaker Premium in-wall LCR speaker with dual 6.5-inch carbon fiber cone drivers and 1-inch titanium dome tweeter. 150W RMS/250W peak, 92dB sensitivity. Sealed enclosure design with magnetic paintable grille and limited lifetime warranty.
- T53LCR In-Wall Center Channel Speaker In-wall center channel speaker with dual 5.25-inch carbon fiber cone drivers and 1-inch ceramic coated aluminum pivoting dome tweeter. 150W power, 91dB sensitivity, 8-ohm impedance. Trimless paintable grille design.
- T63LCR In-Wall LCR Speaker In-wall LCR speaker with dual 6.5-inch carbon fiber woofers and 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter. 200W max power, 87dB sensitivity. Vertical or horizontal mounting, paintable trimless grille, gold-plated terminals.
- T83 In-Wall Speaker Pair Premium 8-inch in-wall speaker pair with carbon fiber cone woofer and 1-inch ceramic-coated aluminum pivoting dome tweeter. 170W power, 91dB sensitivity, 28Hz-22kHz frequency response, 12dB crossover with contour switch.
- T61 In-Wall Speaker Pair 6.5-inch in-wall speaker pair with polypropylene cone and 1/2-inch silk dome pivoting tweeter. 100W power, 86dB sensitivity, 65Hz-20kHz frequency response.
- T81 In-Wall Speaker Pair 8-inch in-wall speaker pair with polypropylene cone and 1/2-inch silk dome tweeter. 120W power, 89dB sensitivity, 50Hz-20kHz frequency response.
- T63 In-Wall Speaker Pair 6.5-inch in-wall speaker pair with carbon fiber cone and 1-inch aluminum dome tweeter. Includes contour switch for audio adjustments.
- T55E Atmos Ready Multi-Purpose Speaker Dolby Atmos ready multi-purpose height and surround speaker. 5.25-inch carbon fiber woofer, 1-inch silk dome tweeter, 25W-100W power handling, 87dB sensitivity. Used as up-firing modules, wall-mount height speakers, or in-ceiling. Compatible with Dolby Atmos, DTS:X, and DTS Virtual:X receivers.
- Eclipse 25 Bollard Light & Speaker Outdoor landscape light and speaker combination. 2.5-inch full-range driver, 8-ohm or 70/100V operation, IP65 rated, 360-degree horizontal dispersion, 150-18KHz frequency response, 70 lumens LED at 3000K.
- Eclipse 25 Wall Mount Light & Speaker Wall mount outdoor landscape light and speaker. 2.5-inch full-range driver, IP65 rated, 360-degree sound dispersion. Slim 4.25-inch width design, powder-coated aluminum construction.
- Eclipse 25 Slim Wall Mount Light & Speaker Slim wall mount outdoor landscape light and speaker. 2.5-inch full-range driver, IP65 rated, 360-degree horizontal/120-degree vertical dispersion, 3W LED at 3000K. Width smaller than 4x4-inch post for discrete designs.
- Forza 850 LUM Omni Speaker with LED Outdoor omni speaker with integrated LED lighting. 8-inch full-range driver with 200W power handling, IP65 rated, 800 lumens LED at 4000K (equivalent to 60W incandescent). Antique bronze finish, high-impact resin fiber construction.
- SRT4 Gen2 Multi-Zone Streamer 2nd generation streaming product with 4 built-in network streamers. Features Linkplay technology, local streaming, and ARC connectivity. Companion 'OSD Player' app for zone selection. Designed for whole-house audio installations.
- MX1250 6-Zone Multi-Channel Power Amplifier 6-zone 50W multi-channel distribution power amplifier. Compact Class D design fit for 1U racks, designed for multi-zone audio installations.
- DAC-X-200 Amplifier Amplifier designed for multiple applications with DSP capabilities.
Quantifiable outcome
- Maximum SPL of 116dB achievable with S82 MK2 speakers
- +2 more outcomes
Companies that use OSD Audio
Customer profileSegments4 records
Ideal customer profiles3 records
OSD Audio technology and API
TechnologyTechnology focussed No
API detail
- Has API
- No
- API docs
- API detail
Core technology
AI maturity
App detail
Feature6 records
OSD Audio partnerships and signals
Strategic signalPartnerships
15 partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.
- United Audio / TRUOSDcoreDistributes OSD Audio products in China using TRUOSD trademark for sales and promotion activities.
- Prince AV ConceptscoreDistributes OSD Audio products in India. Located in Mumbai.
- JKR ElectronicscoreDistributes OSD Audio products in South America. Located in Miami, Florida.
- AVenger Electronics LLCcoreDistributes OSD Audio products in UAE Region and Qatar. Located in Dubai.
- AvationcoreDistributes OSD Audio products in Australia. Located in Queensland.
- Pro Home CinemacoreDistributes OSD Audio products in Kuwait.
- Dynamax SolucionescoreDistributes OSD Audio products in Mexico.
- Simple DistributioncoreDistributes OSD Audio products in Russia. Located in Moscow.
- TECH4 Homes LTDcoreDistributes OSD Audio products in United Kingdom. Located in Hampshire.
- AVshop AScoreDistributes OSD Audio products in Norway. Located in Oslo.
- TI-KUAN Inc.coreDistributes OSD Audio products in Taiwan. Located in New Taipei City.
- EECOLcoreDistributes OSD Audio products in Canada covering Southern Alberta, Northern Alberta, British Columbia, Southern Saskatchewan, Northern Saskatchewan, Manitoba, and Ontario.
- CinematicscoreDistributes OSD Audio products in Pakistan. Located in Karachi.
- OutdoorSpeakerDepotminorAuthorized online retailer selling OSD Audio products.
- WholeHouseAudiominorAuthorized online retailer selling OSD Audio products.
Scale indicators2 records
Recent moves6 records
Expansion highlights5 records
OSD Audio competitors and assessment
Company assessmentMarket position
Competitive moat4 records
Key risks6 records
Key highlights7 records
Customer concentration
OSD Audio social profiles
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Valuation estimate
OSD Audio leadership team
Management profileNumber of profiles
Profiles1 record
OSD Audio funding detail
Funding detailFunding overview
Funding rounds
Investors
Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →
OSD Audio M&A and investment
M&A and investmentM&A
Investments
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Frequently asked questions about OSD Audio
What does OSD Audio do?
OSD Audio designs, manufactures, and sells premium audio products including residential and commercial speakers (in-ceiling, in-wall, on-wall, pendant, outdoor), powered and passive subwoofers, multi-channel and stereo amplifiers, 70V commercial amplifiers, app-controlled streaming devices, and distribution/control accessories. Products are sold globally through authorized dealers, international distributors, online retailers, and the company's own e-commerce storefront, serving both DIY consumers and professional AV integrators.
Is OSD Audio a public or private company?
OSD Audio is a private company. It is classified as founder individual operated bootstrapped and is currently operating.
When was OSD Audio founded?
OSD Audio was founded in 2003. It employs 11 to 50 people.
Where is OSD Audio based?
OSD Audio is headquartered in Brea, United States, in the North America region.
How does OSD Audio make money?
One revenue line is on record: hardware Sales.
Does OSD Audio have an API?
No public API is recorded for OSD Audio.
What industry is OSD Audio in?
OSD Audio's product category is Consumer Audio Electronics. Its primary akta.pro industry code is CRACAEAF, Speakers & Subwoofers Retail (Soundbars, Surround, Smart Speakers), with a secondary code of CRACANAH, Home Theater Audio Systems (AV Receivers, Speaker Packages). Its NAICS code is 334310 and its SIC code is 3651.