All items tagged with car audio and automotive audio (21)

HEAD acoustics MOBILITY Voice and Noise Conference, May 8-9, 2024

April 3, 2024 by audioXpress Staff

HEAD acoustics MOBILITY Voice and Noise Conference, May 8-9, 2024

"We Cannot Predict the Future, but We Can Shape Its Sound." This is the slogan and inspiration for the MOBILITY Voice and Noise Conference, promoted by HEAD acoustics. Promising a practical look at all applications related to Voice and Noise in the mobility sector, including the latest trends and methods for automotive audio and acoustics, the conference takes place May 8-9 at the Presidio Golden Gate Club and Presidio Officer’s Club, in San Francisco, CA.

CES 2024 Automotive Audio (The Good News)

February 22, 2024 by Roger Shively

CES 2024 Automotive Audio (The Good News)

The Consumer Electronics Show has become a showcase of products of the future, and this year’s content was stronger than ever. The automotive sector in the West Hall was filled beyond capacity, with Mobility spilling into the North Hall. Roger Shively reports on how hardware-dependent development is shifting to software. How Artificial Intelligence has found a practical role. How it all changes car audio systems.

Dirac Opteo and Dirac Virtuo Automotive Audio Solutions Now Running on NXP Audio ICs

February 27, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Dirac Opteo and Dirac Virtuo Automotive Audio Solutions Now Running on NXP Audio ICs

Dirac announced an expanded collaboration with NXP Semiconductors to combine Dirac’s digital audio solutions for entry-level vehicle sound systems with NXP’s SAF4000 multi-standard software defined radio processors. This collaboration now allows automakers to digitally upgrade the performance of entry-level sound systems, which are typically those supplied in cars utilizing up to 9 speakers.

Warwick Acoustics Ready to Scale Electroacoustic Panel Technology for In-Car Audio

February 22, 2023 by Joao Martins

Warwick Acoustics Ready to Scale Electroacoustic Panel Technology for In-Car Audio

Following successful R&D and product development phases, Warwick Acoustics has entered 2023 with an accelerating program to commercialize its electroacoustic panel technology, focusing on the automotive industry. Warwick Acoustics is hiring and investing in facilities to support the substantial commercial pipeline under development. Warwick's electroAcoustic panels, already proven in high-end headphones, are now ready for car audio applications.

Sonus faber Sound System Enhances New Full Electric Maserati Granturismo

February 21, 2023 by audioXpress Staff

Sonus faber Sound System Enhances New Full Electric Maserati Granturismo

The Maserati Luxury Experience is now fully electric and that poses completely new challenges in terms of sound. Expanding the partnership between the two iconic Italian brands, Sonus faber unveiled the integration of its sound system in Maserati’s new GranTurismo vehicle, a groundbreaking new product that is 100% electric, and required a new immersive soundtrack.

TuneIn and XPENG Join Forces to Reimagine In-Car Streaming Audio in Electric Vehicles

February 8, 2023 by Joao Martins

TuneIn and XPENG Join Forces to Reimagine In-Car Streaming Audio in Electric Vehicles

TuneIn, the leading radio station and live-streaming audio service, announced a new partnership with XPENG, a Chinese smart electric vehicle company. The TuneIn app will be integrated into XPENG’s lineup of electric vehicles including its flagship sedan and SUV models. This new partnership with XPENG vehicles provides access to live sports, 24-hour newscasts, continuous music and podcasts from around the world through a seamless infotainment system integration.

Evaluation of Automotive Audio Energy Efficiency

January 4, 2023 by Philipp Paul Klose

Evaluation of Automotive Audio Energy Efficiency

Automotive systems expert Philipp Paul Klose writes about the vital topic of Evaluation of Automotive Audio Energy Efficiency. This important article addresses an approach to measure energy consumption and efficiency of car audio systems as an essential method for an industry investing in ever more sophisticated technologies and applications. More importantly, the author proposes practical approaches, including standardized test procedures. This article was originally published in audioXpress, June 2022

Alpine Becomes the First Aftermarket Car Audio Company with TIDAL Integration

September 9, 2022 by audioXpress Staff

Alpine Becomes the First Aftermarket Car Audio Company with TIDAL Integration

Alps Alpine North America launched its TIDAL integration available via a free software update. The compatible head units include the new Alpine Halo11 iLX-F511, the Alpine Halo9 iLX-F509, the iLX-507, and Jeep-specific radios i509-WRA-JK and i509-WRA-JL. Alpine is the first aftermarket car audio company with full TIDAL integration, allowing subscribers to the service to stream and download hi-res files in MQA format or lossless audio at CD quality.

Dirac and Dolby Join Forces to Demonstrate High Quality Immersive Automotive Audio Experiences

June 16, 2022 by Joao Martins

Dirac and Dolby Join Forces to Demonstrate High Quality Immersive Automotive Audio Experiences

Swedish digital audio processing pioneer Dirac and Dolby, the leading provider of immersive entertainment technology and experiences, announced a collaboration to demonstrate a high-quality immersive automotive audio experience. The all-electric NIO ET 7, which will enter the European market in 2022, will be one of the first vehicles to feature Dirac audio optimization algorithms and a Dolby Atmos audio system.

Warwick Acoustics Promotes Patented Electrostatic Transducer Panels for Automotive Applications

March 28, 2022 by Joao Martins

Warwick Acoustics Promotes Patented Electrostatic Transducer Panels for Automotive Applications

Warwick Acoustics already achieved significant recognition with its unique electrostatic transducers, currently used in the world's best sounding headphones (unfortunately also the most expensive and only available with a dedicated amplifier and electronics). Now, the UK-based audio technology company says that it is primed to disrupt the $8 billion in-car audio market with its ultra-light and low-power patented electrostatic technology, key in modern automotive systems.

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