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.

Alps Alpine, the manufacturer of electronic components and automotive infotainment systems and its domestic marketing division Alpine Electronics of America, announced a new series of products aimed at taking high resolution audio reproduction in car audio to a whole new level. The new AlpineF#1Status is a complete systems approach to premium car audio that embodies Alpine’s vision of “Emotion in Mobility,” by delivering an unparalleled music experience.

Sony introduced the Mobile ES car speaker and subwoofer range, including five new drivers, which the company believes will set a new standard for in-car entertainment. Developed with various technical updates, the Sony Mobile ES range includes four coaxial designs and one new subwoofer driver, all featuring newly optimized speaker diaphragm materials and ready to support High-Resolution Audio source material.