Our story begins in the California Bay Area in 2005 when Bob Fils noticed a need for durable waterproof audio + video products in the spa industry and founded Aquatic AV to provide just that. Water intrusion, heat, and harsh chemicals had long been a problem for spa owners, resulting in serious wear and tear on the traditional audio equipment used in spas, hot tubs, and other environments where the physical conditions posed a challenge. Working with our talented design team, Fils quickly developed products made with materials that could not only survive but excel under these and other tough conditions. Right away, our team made the innovative decision to bypass the standard base for our products, which at that time was made from car stereos chassis equipment, in favor of using stainless steel and other specially coated metals to guarantee a high level of durability, even when faced with water, chemical, and environmental wear. Shortly thereafter, Aquatic AV became a benchmark in the spa industry and grew from a small family business to a company with employees in 5 different time zones more than 700 authorized dealers and distributors around the world. We are proud to say our products have become so trusted that they are now used globally by the majority of spa manufacturers.