Acquired by HARMAN in May 2015, B&O Automotive Offers
Exceptional 16-Channel Sound
Audi has just released the new and improved Audi A4 to an
eagerly awaiting luxury sedan market. Supporting the high
performance nature of the Audi brand, the new Audi A4 Saloon and
Audi A4 Avant include an optional Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound
System that offers an unparalleled level of acoustic transparency
and sets the benchmark of excellence in the automotive audio
systems market.
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Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System in the
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“The Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System in the Audi A4 brings
fascinating 3D sound to all who hear it, adding an exciting new
dimension to the listening experience,” said Jens Peter Zinck, Head
of Bang & Olufsen Automotive for HARMAN.
For the ears
The Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System for the Audi A4 pushes
yet further the reference point for audio performance in the
automotive market. The system comprehensively includes an array of
19 speakers, each housed within grilles that are seamlessly
integrated into the interior design of the Audi A4. The Bang &
Olufsen Dynamic Lines Design feature brings together excellent
styling with unrivalled acoustic transparency.
The 16 channel Class D amplifier delivers 755 watts of clear,
crisp 5.1 surround sound. Regardless of what is happening outside
the cabin, the Vehicle Noise Compensation (VNC) technology
incorporated into the amplifier ensures audio consistency is
maintained, automatically adjusting timbre and volume based on
input from a number of internal and external on-board sensors and
microphones. Using Fraunhofer's Symphoria® technology, the sound
system provides an acoustic spaciousness in the Audi A4 that sets
new standards for automotive 3D sound reproduction.
For the eyes
The elegant shape and design of the exterior of the Audi A4
weaves itself into the vehicle’s interior. The combination of the
cabin’s spaciousness, luxury and subtle attention to detail
provides a perfect stage for Bang & Olufsen Automotive
engineers to display a new visual design that will carry into
future partnerships with Audi.
These attributes further integrate the audio system into the
overall interior design of the Audi A4, ensuring that Bang &
Olufsen maintains a strong and distinct brand identity. Speaker
grilles with a specific Dynamic Lines Design follow the design line
of the interior and include anodized aluminium details and logos,
LED lighting and visibility from the interior and exterior of the
vehicle.
For the heart
By design, the Bang & Olufsen 3D Sound System for the Audi
A4 aims to please both driver and passenger. It is capable of
flawlessly reproducing a multitude of music categories, with a
focus on being unblemished and distinctive, effectively and
virtually transporting listeners to packed stadiums, recording
studios, jazz clubs or concert halls on their drive. The system
also ensures that the respect for individual preferences is never
forgotten: An array of settings allows passengers to adjust volume
levels in their areas.
Technical Specifications
Speakers
Drivers 19 speakers
Amplifier
Features Digital Signal Processing (DSP) Class D amplifier MOST150
Microphone inputs Amplifier 16 amplifier channels - 755 watt
output power Class D technology DSP features Vehicle Noise
Compensation (Road EQ) Digital Transmission Content Protection
(DTCP) Fraunhofer Symphoria® 3D algorithm 5.1 multichannel support
Sound settings FRONT / REAR / ALL
Design theme
Dynamic Lines
Design Elements
IP
Midrange grilles (close to A-pillar) with
Bang & Olufsen precision milled andanodized aluminum details in
black colour covering the midranges used for 3D sound
A-pillars Tweeters for 2D and 3D sound reproduction
Front doors Midrange grille with a Bang & Olufsen Dynamic Lines
design
Woofer grille with a Bang & Olufsen
Dynamic Lines design includingprecision milled and anodized
aluminum detailing platinum colour and a light diffuser
Rear doors Tweeter grille with a Bang & Olufsen Dynamic
Lines design
Woofer grille with a Bang & Olufsen
Dynamic Lines design includingprecision milled and anodized
aluminum detail in platinum colour
Parcel shelf
Parcel shelf grilles with a Bang &
Olufsen Dynamic Lines design includingprecision milled and anodized
aluminium detailing black colour
All aluminium details carry laser marked BANG & OLUFSEN
logo
About Bang & Olufsen Automotive
Bang & Olufsen Automotive, acquired by HARMAN in May 2015,
offers its partners car audio systems with unprecedented sound
quality and listening pleasure for the driver and passengers. In
addition to traditional craft skills within manufacturing and
aluminium finishing, the systems incorporate the radical synthesis
of emotional appeal and technological performance that has long
been the hallmark of Bang & Olufsen Automotive. Bang &
Olufsen Automotive launched its first car audio system in 2005, and
will continue to innovate and refine together with its partners
within the automotive industry. For more information on Bang &
Olufsen Automotive, please
visit www.bang-olufsen.com/de/car-audio.
About HARMAN
HARMAN (harman.com) designs and engineers connected products and
solutions for consumers, automakers, and enterprises worldwide,
including audio, visual and infotainment systems; enterprise
automation solutions; and software services. With leading brands
including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon® , Mark
Levinson ® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians
and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world.
HARMAN also is a technology and integration services leader for the
Automotive, Mobile, Telecommunications and Enterprise markets. More
than 25 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with
HARMAN audio and infotainment systems. The Company's software
solutions power billions of mobile devices and systems that are
connected, integrated, personalized, adaptive and secure across all
platforms, from the work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a
workforce of approximately 25,000 people across the Americas,
Europe, and Asia and reported sales of $5.9 billion during the last
12 months ended March 31, 2015. The Company's shares are traded on
the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol NYSE:HAR.
© 2015 HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated. All rights
reserved. Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon and Mark Levinson
are trademarks of HARMAN International Industries, Incorporated,
registered in the United States and/or other countries. AKG is a
trademark of AKG Acoustics GmbH, registered in the United States
and/or other countries.
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Bang & OlufsenGlobal Public Relations AutomotiveMs. Gunhild
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