diff --git a/src/gsplash.c b/src/gsplash.c
index a635752..af2c2ae 100644
--- a/src/gsplash.c
+++ b/src/gsplash.c
@@ -371,6 +371,10 @@ int main(int argc, char* argv[]) {
         log_info("Hiding splash window (delayed)");
         SDL_HideWindow(window);
         hide_scheduled = false;
+
+        if (audio_active) {
+          SDL_PauseAudioDevice(audio_player.audio_device, 1);
+        }
       }
 
       if (video_active) {