Together with the hi-fi specialists Bang & Olufsen Audi developed a sound system that sets new standards - for an unforgettable listening experience.

The developers have placed special emphasis on the calculation of the surround sound. For most audio sources such as CD or digital radio (DAB) only two output channels (stereo) can be programmed, but the driver of an Audi A8 and Audi Q7 even with these stereo sources can enjoy the benefits of surround sound. To calculate a special driver program from two channels, a surround sound with five channels plus subwoofer signal.

The Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System has a total of 14 speakers, each with its own amplifier. The speakers are mounted in sealed boxes, then for each speaker always guaranteed the same conditions. Another advantage of the closed housing is the minimized noise emission in the environment of the vehicle, which in turn allows for maximum privacy in the car.

The 3-way front system is a 165-mm woofer (at Audi A8: 140-mm woofer): in a box in the front and a 80-mm mid-(90-mm mid Audi A8) Doors formed. The treble is performed by two 19-mm Acoustic Lens speakers that extend from the instrument panel. Center as a 80-mm cone speaker (at Audi A8: 70-mm).

The 2-way system back is ever a 140-mm woofer (for A8: 133-mm) and put in a box of 25-mm tweeters in the rear doors. The bass is played by a giant 20-liter subwoofer with a 200-mm woofer. For surround playback of the sound system is powered by two 80-mm broadband speakers: completed in the headliner (A8 90-mm wide-bang surround speakers).

Article source: www.audi.co.uk