All items tagged with car sound (47)

Automotive Audio: Audio System Design in the Age of Software-Defined Vehicles

September 9, 2025 by Paul Beckmann and John Whitecar

Automotive Audio: Audio System Design in the Age of Software-Defined Vehicles

As the automotive industry is undergoing a transformation and software forces a re-evaluation of audio architectures to meet new technical demands and consumer expectations, this article offers a unique perspective on where things are headed. Detailing how DSP Concepts is evolving its Audio Weaver modular audio processing framework to adapt audio systems for SDVs, the article offers unique insights on the deployment of AI-driven audio features.

Patent Review: Externally Coupled Loudspeaker System for a Vehicle, and an Externally Ducted Vehicle Loudspeaker

August 20, 2025 by James Croft

Patent Review: Externally Coupled Loudspeaker System for a Vehicle, and an Externally Ducted Vehicle Loudspeaker

In this review, James Croft (Croft Acoustical) focuses on two patents. One granted to Harman Becker Automotive, and another granted the same year to Bose. The first describes a loudspeaker system arranged in a baffle inside a vehicle, configured to radiate an acoustical signal to the passenger compartment using an active noise control system.The second describes various implementations of “vehicle loudspeakers and related vehicle audio systems,” including the use of passive radiators.

CES 2025: An Automotive Audio Perspective

January 23, 2025 by Roger Shively

CES 2025: An Automotive Audio Perspective

Roger Shively shares his Automotive Audio perspective of CES 2025. An evolutionary year, more tempered after the explosive nature of the software-defined vehicle becoming reality last year. Narrow and Deep AI, Machine Learning, and Generative AI had their roles in developing and maintaining most of the software and platforms for automotive audio at CES 2025. The “Ploughman's Lunch” of Automotive Audio, Shively was going to call his chronicle from the automotive-filled West Hall and the Beach Lot across the street.

Gentex Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire VOXX International

December 19, 2024 by Joao Martins

Gentex Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire VOXX International

Gentex Corporation, a supplier of digital vision, connected car, dimmable glass and fire protection technologies, announced that it entered into a definitive agreement and plan of merger for Gentex to acquire VOXX International Corporation in an all-cash transaction. In the announcement, Gentex says that its expertise in high volume manufacturing will benefit the Premium Audio Company business and its Klipsch, Onkyo and Integra audio brands, and will increase its business in OEM automotive audio systems.

Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Features Harman Kardon Premium Sound System

May 20, 2024 by Joao Martins

Renault Scenic E-Tech Electric Features Harman Kardon Premium Sound System

Harman International, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics, announced the continuation of its close and successful partnership with French carmaker Renault in celebrating the launch of the all new Scenic E-Tech electric, equipped with a Harman Kardon premium sound system. Harman also tuned the sound system to expand on Renault’s collaboration with Jean-Michel Jarre, the creator of the model's sound design.

Sonus Faber Designs Custom Audio System for New Lamborghini Revuelto

May 15, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Sonus Faber Designs Custom Audio System for New Lamborghini Revuelto

Sonus faber and Lamborghini announced their first-ever collaboration to equip the latest Lamborghini Revuelto with an exclusive Sonus faber audio system. Merging best-in-class technology and design, the project embodies Italian luxury and was born out of the joint efforts of Sonus faber’s R&D and Design department – headed by Livio Cucuzza – and Lamborghini’s team.

Sennheiser Enhances the Sound Experience in the New Morgan Plus Four

April 26, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

Sennheiser Enhances the Sound Experience in the New Morgan Plus Four

Sennheiser Mobility continues its partnership that started with the Morgan Plus Four introduced in 2022, now with the latest Morgan Plus 4 Model. Sennheiser contributed with an upgraded sound experience with new technology to the latest Plus Four. The new Sennheiser audio system features a series dynamic and technological enhancements, intensified to contribute to the immersive driving experience.

BlackBerry Launches QNX Sound Audio and Acoustics Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles

January 15, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

BlackBerry Launches QNX Sound Audio and Acoustics Platform for Software-Defined Vehicles

At CES 2024, BlackBerry announced the launch of QNX Sound, an innovative development platform that decouples audio and acoustics software from the vehicle hardware to give audio designers and engineers complete creative freedom to deliver new and exciting in-vehicle sound experiences. The new BlackBerry QNX Sound platform is expanded with Dirac's full suite of software optimization tools.

2024 Kia EV9 Receives Sound System Designed by Meridian for the Unique Characteristics of Electric Vehicles

November 23, 2023 by Joao Martins

2024 Kia EV9 Receives Sound System Designed by Meridian for the Unique Characteristics of Electric Vehicles

The new top-of-the-range Kia EV9 luxury SUV will be one of the first vehicles to be specified with a sound system designed and tuned specifically for the unique audio characteristics of a pure electric vehicle. The 2024 Kia EV9 moves the brand further into the luxury segment, benefiting from Meridian's DSP expertise to manage the unique cabin noise profiles and deliver a superior surround sound experience.

Cinematic Experiences Through Headphones Inside the Car Using Cingo Technology from Fraunhofer IIS

November 9, 2023 by Joao Martins

Cinematic Experiences Through Headphones Inside the Car Using Cingo Technology from Fraunhofer IIS

Cinema inside the car? The new BMW 7 Series can be ordered with the BMW Theatre Screen option, featuring Fraunhofer's Cingo technology for realistic headphone playback, turning the car into a personal rolling cinema. The enveloping sound is delivered by the car's integrated surround sound system. If the passengers use headphones, the innovative Fraunhofer Cingo technology ensures uncompromisingly perfect sound for the BMW Rear Seat Entertainment Experience.

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