The Bang & Olufsen Advanced Sound System, first appeared in Audi A8, launched in December 2009, is now also available in the new long wheel based model – Audi A8 L.
For the stylish flagship model of A8, Bang & Olufsen’s second generation Advanced Sound System was “thoroughly tailored”. The midrange speaker box in the rear doors has been altered and a larger midrange grill was required to match the extended dimensions of the rear section. The design also was changed to match the Audi A8 L’s interior curves.
The ‘Volume Levelling’ feature, a highly advanced vehicle noise compensation algorithm, which continuously detects the background noise, including sound generated by the air conditioning, engine and road, was also specifically optimised for the A8 L. Finally, “a profound sound tuning has been made” to obtain the listening sound experience in the spacious car.
Specifications
19 fully active loudspeakers:
- 2 x 19 mm soft dome tweeters in motorized acoustic lenses
- 5 x 25 mm soft dome tweeters
- 7 x 100 mm midranges (closed cabinet, fiber glass cone, ABS basket)
- 4 x 165 mm woofers (closed cabinet, air dried paper cone, cast aluminum basket)
- 1 x 200 mm subwoofer (closed cabinet, air dried paper cone, cast aluminum basket)
More than 1.348 watts at 1% distortion level (equals 1.460 watts at the usual 10% automotive distortion specification)
DSP (Digital Signal Processing) Amplifier:
- True-Image™: Proprietary Bang & Olufsen up-mix algorithm for stereo and 5.1 multichannel material
Volume leveling dependant on noise, speed and climate control setting
ICEpower Amplifier
4 sound settings: Front, Rear, All and Movie
Capable of Stop/Start functionality
