Total Sonics®, a privately owned company founded in 1994, employs approximately 10 people and is headquartered in the United States. The company's origins trace back to dbx-tv, which developed the Emmy-award winning BTSC noise-reduction system for North American analog television. Total Sonics® currently focuses on providing digital signal processing (DSP) audio enhancement solutions for televisions and other consumer electronics, aiming to optimize sound quality within design limitations. Their "Total Technology" intellectual property is used in televisions and powered speakers globally. The company maintains a presence in Shanghai, Tokyo, and Seoul.