We tell you who makes the coolest car acoustics.

People love cars. Some - for a drive, dynamics, and controllability. Others - for advanced technology, luxurious finishes, and incredible comfort. Today we'll talk about the equipment of modern models, because of which sometimes you don't want to leave the salon upon arrival at your destination.

Namely - about constantly evolving audio systems. Here are five brands whose car acoustics are sometimes more pleasant to listen to than home ones.

Bang & Olufsen

Since its founding in 1925, the Danish company Bang & Olufsen has produced televisions, radios, and even electric shavers. It entered the world of car audio in 2003. To a greater extent, thanks to the cooperation with Audi.

The first Ingolstadt car with Danish acoustics was the A8 sedan with a 1000 watt amplifier. The flagship Audi model is now equipped with 23 1920 W speakers from the company. Today Bang & Olufsen systems can also be found in Aston Martin, Lamborghini, Bentley, BMW, Mercedes-Benz, and even Ford.

So the next time you rent Lamborghini in Dubai, pay attention to the sound in the car. Despite the fact that the rental service usually provides a wide range of different cars, from ordinary cars to supercars, not every car for rent can boast a good audio system.

Examples of models with Bang & Olufsen acoustics:

  • Audi A1, A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A8

  • Audi Q2, Q3, Q5, Q7, Q8

  • Aston Martin DB11

  • Lamborghini Urus

  • Ford F-150

  • Ford Mustang

  • Ford Fiesta

Bowers & Wilkins

The acoustics of this British company, founded in 1996, first appeared on the Jaguars in 2007. Now the music from Bowers & Wilkins can be found in Maserati and even McLaren.

It is also found in the interiors of BMW and Volvo, but not in compact models. For example, the Bavarians have an advanced audio system available starting from the 5th series, while the Swedes have it with the V60 station wagon and the XC60 crossover.

Among the features of Bowers & Wilkins acoustics is a cool function to simulate the sound in a concert hall. With its help, you can visit the New Opera at "Rigoletto" or "Othello" without leaving the car.

Examples of models with Bowers & Wilkins acoustics:

  • BMW 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th series

  • BMW X5, X6, X7

  • Volvo V60, V90, and V90 CC

  • Volvo S60 and S90

  • McLaren 600LT

  • McLaren 765LT

  • Maserati Levante

  • Maserati Quattroporte

  • Maserati Ghibli

5 Audio Systems That Make You Not Want To Leave The Car
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Burmester

The musical systems of the German brand Burmester, founded in 1977, owe their appearance to the musician Dieter Burmester. The acoustics of this company debuted on a car in 2005. And on what! Bugatti Veyron 16.4. Burmester Audiosystem GmbH commissioned the French hypercar manufacturer to develop a system that can sound perfect at speeds of 400 km/h.

Four years later, the acoustics of the German company began to appear on mass models. Now Mercedes-Benz and Porsche trust the sound in their cars to Burmester. The first brand began to offer customers advanced acoustics from the flagship S-class. And the second one first equipped the new Panamera with it.

Examples of models with Burmester acoustics:

  • Mercedes-Maybach

  • Mercedes-Benz A-class

  • Mercedes-AMG GT and GT 4 Coupe

  • Porsche 911

  • Porsche Panamera

  • Porsche Cayenne

  • Porsche Taycan

Naim Audio

English manufacturer of Hi-Fi systems Naim Audio was founded in 1973. One of the biggest achievements of the company, which has been collaborating with the Bentley brand since 2008, has been car acoustics with 23 speakers and output power of 2200 watts. This is perhaps the best indicator for music in a production car. By the way, especially for the owners of exceptional hearing and fans of high-quality sound, Naim Audio also produces home systems.

Examples of models with Naim acoustics:

  • Bentley Continental GT

  • Bentley Bentayga

  • Bentley Flying Spur

5 Audio Systems That Make You Not Want To Leave The Car
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Meridian Audio

Another English company is Meridian Audio, founded in 1977. The logos of this company are found in the interiors of Land Rover and Jaguar. The most expensive options for Land Rovers include up to 26 speakers and give out up to 1700 watts, while Jaguars have up to 26 speakers and 1300 watts.

The company's specialists spend thousands of hours setting up the correct sound of such systems. After all, it must be adapted not only to the size, shape, and features of the car interior but also to external noise and the speed of the car.

Examples of models with Meridian acoustics:

  • Range rover

  • Land Rover Defender

  • Land Rover Evoque

  • Jaguar XJ

  • Jaguar F-Type

  • Jaguar I-Pace

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