Goldhorn DSP

Goldhorn builds some of the most technically refined DSP products in the car audio market. Their DSPA series combines digital signal processing and multichannel amplification in a single unit — giving you time alignment, parametric EQ, active crossover control, and output power without the complexity of a separate DSP and amplifier stack.

Audio Intensity is the exclusive US importer for Goldhorn. We carry the full active lineup — DSPA series integrated DSP amplifiers, standalone DSP units, DSD players, and Hi-Res players — and we've personally evaluated every unit we stock. If it's in this collection, it performs.

What Sets Goldhorn Apart

Goldhorn's engineering focus is resolution. Their units use flagship DAC chips, support high-resolution and DSD audio formats natively, and offer tuning software with the depth that serious installers and competition builders require. This isn't entry-level DSP with a polished interface — it's professional-grade processing built for people who know what they're doing with it.

Who This Collection Is For

Goldhorn DSP products are the right choice if you're building a high-end SQL system, running a multi-amplifier active setup, integrating with a factory source unit cleanly, or competing at sound quality events. If you're looking for a basic plug-and-play EQ, this isn't it. If you're building something serious, this is where you start.

Not sure which unit fits your system? Contact us — we've built and tuned Goldhorn-based systems at the competition level and can match you to the right unit for your vehicle, amplifier configuration, and goals.

The DSPA Series — DSP and Amplifier in One Unit

The Goldhorn DSPA series is the core of the lineup and the most practical solution for most high-end builds. Each unit combines a full-featured digital signal processor with an integrated multichannel amplifier — time alignment, parametric EQ, active crossover control, and output power all in a single chassis.

This matters for installation. A separate DSP and amplifier stack requires interconnects, additional mounting space, and more signal path to manage. The DSPA eliminates that complexity without sacrificing processing capability. The tuning software gives you the same depth of control as a standalone DSP — the integration just removes variables from the signal chain.

The DSPA lineup currently runs from the 6-channel DSPA 206 and DSPA 406 through the 10-channel DSPA 810 Pro, 16-channel DSPA 816 Pro, 20-channel DSPA 1012 Plus, and 24-channel DSPA 1216 Plus. Channel count determines how many discrete output paths you can run — more channels means more precise control over complex multi-driver active systems.

Choosing the Right DSPA Channel Count

For a standard two-way front stage plus subwoofer — tweeter, midrange or midbass, and sub — a 6-channel unit covers the basics. For a three-way active front stage with dedicated subwoofer channels, you need 8 or more. For full competition-level builds with multiple subwoofer channels, rear fill, and independent processing on every driver, the 16 or 20-channel units are the appropriate starting point.

If you're unsure what your build requires, contact us before purchasing. Channel count is difficult to upgrade around later.

Standalone DSP Units

Goldhorn's standalone DSP units pair with any external amplifier configuration. If you already have amplifiers you're keeping, or you're building a system where the amplifier selection needs to be independent of the processor, the standalone units give you Goldhorn's full processing capability without the integrated power section.

These are also the right choice for system architects who want to run high-power external mono blocks for subwoofer channels while using the DSP's processing across the full signal chain.

DSD and Hi-Res Players

Goldhorn's DSD players and Hi-Res players address the source end of the signal chain. DSD — Direct Stream Digital — is a high-resolution audio format that bypasses traditional PCM conversion, delivering a more analog-like reproduction of the original recording. For a system built around resolution and staging accuracy, source quality matters.

The Goldhorn DSD player integrates with their DSP units natively, giving you a complete high-resolution source-to-output signal chain within a single ecosystem. For listeners who have built their music libraries in DSD or high-resolution FLAC formats, this is the correct source unit.

Tuning Software

Goldhorn's tuning software is one of the reasons we carry the brand. The interface gives you real-time measurement capability, 31-band parametric EQ per channel, precise time alignment in microseconds, and crossover slope control with multiple filter types. It runs on PC and connects via USB — straightforward setup, deep capability.

For competition tuning, the software's measurement and visualization tools are what you need to make accurate adjustments rather than working by ear alone. For daily driver builds, the preset management makes it practical to store and recall tuning profiles.

Audio Intensity and Goldhorn

We don't just sell Goldhorn — we compete with it. Our team has run Goldhorn DSP systems at sound quality events across the US and understands how to get the most out of the platform at a level that most retailers can't match. When you buy a Goldhorn unit from us, you have access to that experience directly.

We provide technical support for every unit we sell. Installation questions, tuning guidance, software issues — contact us and you'll get a response from someone who has actually built and tuned these systems, not a customer service script.