Total Sonics partners with TiVo and Skyworth to enhance audio quality

In Milford, Massachusetts, on May 21, 2025, Total Sonics, an audio technology firm, announced significant agreements with TiVo, a division of Xperi, and Skyworth Group, a leading manufacturer in the TV and appliance sector. This collaboration allows TiVo to integrate Total Sonics' patented audio enhancement technology within their firmware. Consequently, TV manufacturers, especially Skyworth, can deliver superior sound experiences in televisions operating on the TiVo OS, with enhanced models available from their subsidiary, Metz, as well. The partnership also enhances Total Sonics' offerings through an agreement with Psy(x) Research, integrating new virtual height processing, Total Immersion, into their audio suite. Total Sonics, which focuses on licensing audio processing solutions for various consumer electronics, is now able to provide technologies that improve audio performance without requiring additional costly components. This aspect is particularly appealing to manufacturers, as it enables less expensive products to achieve performance levels typically associated with higher-end devices while streamlining the development timeline for market launch. Tim Brault, Vice President at Total Sonics, emphasized the advancements their algorithms offer, highlighting their positive feedback from manufacturers across different sectors. He noted how the technology improves the performance-to-value ratios of products, ultimately saving manufacturers both time and money in product development. This reflects a trend where audio quality in consumer electronics is becoming crucial to differentiate products in a competitive marketplace. The significance of this collaboration lies in Total Sonics' ability to license its technology effectively, enabling a wider range of consumer electronics manufacturers to adopt advanced audio solutions. As a result, consumers can expect to see an increasing number of TVs with superior sound capabilities, enhancing their viewing experience in the comfort of their homes.