Following the introduction of Harman Kardon audio solutions into Volkswagen branded cars for the very first time with the new Volkswagen Golf in 2019, the audio specialists have created systems for the Volkswagen Arteon and Arteon Shooting Brake. And this time, it’s personal!
In order to give listeners a truly personalised experience, Harman Kardon’s engineers have created four sound settings – Pure, Chill Out, Live and Energy – that users can adjust to reflect their listening preferences of the 700 watt 12 high-performance loudspeakers system.
And to ensure it looks as good as it sounds, the unique speaker grilles are accentuated with a 60° etched design pattern, inspired by Harman Kardon logo’s iconic oblique symbol and made of ultra-thin 0.5 mm steel.
The system is designed to ensure that all occupants can enjoy the experience. Fraunhofer IIS’s Sonamic Panorama algorithm brings spatiality to the listening experience by separating the individual sound sources from a stereo recording and evenly distributing them in a U-shaped soundstage that surrounds the driver and passengers. The result, Harman Kardon claims, is exceptionally detailed sound that allows everyone to appreciate the kind of musical details that would otherwise be imperceptible.