1980’s Early
Jeff rapidly advances his music career attending college music programs as a High School Freshman. Jeff keeps busy performing and recording in the L.A. area with Jazz, Classical and Pop artists. One of his projects is selected by and signed personally by David Geffen.
1985
Jeff Joins SpeakerCraft and gets an engineering education from the ground up in loudspeaker design, R&D, and manufacturing. Jeff works on products for the world’s first custom-installed speaker brands.
1996
Jeff becomes Vice President of Engineering. Alex joins a Los Angeles car audio shop, designing and installing sound systems for show cars.
2004
Jeff develops the world’s first home audio system for displaying metadata from and controlling Apples’ iPod. Alex joins Meiloon, a leading OEM manufacturer for high end audio systems and works alongside renowned loudspeaker designers and engineers from around the world.
2007
Alex joins SpeakerCraft and becomes Manager of Loudspeaker Development, designing dozens of architectural audio products.
2009
Jeff receives a patent on the world’s first pivoting in-wall speaker.
2010
Jeff develops the world’s first system to broadcast hundreds of audio and video HD signals simultaneously over a single CAT-5 cable.
2012
Jeff and Alex combine their expertise in loudspeaker design and manufacturing and launch, The DaVinci Group – TDG Audio and Vanguard Dynamics. TDG designs the world’s first ceiling speaker with a dual voice coil tweeter.
2013
TDG introduces WarrantyPLUS to cover not only product replacement, but also offset the labor cost of replacement. Technology Integrator Excite Award. Residential Systems Stellar Service Award. Alex awarded Dealerscope Top 40 under 40.
2014
European Office and Warehousing established to better service International Customers. Technology Integrator Excite Award. CEPro Quest for Quality Award.
2015
DSHE Most Valuable Partner Award. Technology Integrator Excite Award. CEPro Quest for Quality Award.
2016
DSHE Ring of Distinction Award.
2017
TDG invents Skybar, the world’s first in ceiling soundbar that can also be used as a single channel or multi-channel speaker.
2018
TDG featured in Home of Dreams in Westlake, TX and Parade Home in SLC, UT. Vanguard Dynamics speakers used in a Ferrari Exhibition. Sound + Image Award for VAIL Amp, the world’s first in-wall amplifier for Amazon Echo Dots.
2019
Integrators Choice Award for Best Build and Installation. Vanguard Dynamics introduces VAIL Cast, the world’s first fully universal streaming amplifier.
2020
TDG becomes the first custom integration manufacturer to acquire essential PPE supplies needed by integrators across the country. Present Day: The DaVinci Group continues to design and manufacture the finest architectural audio products dedicated to deliver the best sounding speakers and amplifiers for luxury homes.
2021
TDG hires an experienced Marketing Manager to the team, closing out the end of the year with a video and social media bang.
2022
TDG expands its backend support with a marketing section, allowing dealers and distributors to easily access high-end logos, social media images, video content, tutorials, and suggestions to help grow your local integration business. This is a great addition to our dealers and distributors enjoying high-profit margins and fantastic customer service. Plus easy onboarding.
2023
TDG Audio engineers the FACTOR Series to deliver exceptional sound quality with with a concave dimple pattern, designed to enhance the accuracy of high frequencies, with commercial and residential use options.
2024
TDG Audio proudly introduces the RADIATE Speaker Series, designed with sealed passive radiators and built to IP-66 and Military Standard 810G specifications, ensuring durability and delivering performance in any environment.