The Wall St Journal had an article that led off with; "Bang & Olufsen, the high-end audio and video company, just launched a new sound system. It has 14 speakers, costs $6,300 -- and it's for your car." The new B&O system will be offered on Volkswagen AG Audi's new 2007 Audi A8 and S8 models,
It goes on to say that instead of installing basic no-name systems, car companies are increasingly working with marquee stereo brands to offer products that rival top-shelf home systems. And manufacturers aren't limiting their efforts to swanky models such as BMWs and Lexuses. They are trying to convince owners of even modest Dodge hatchbacks and pickup trucks that they need stereos with eight-inch subwoofers.
The 2007 Lexus LS 460, which hits showrooms this fall, will have a new surround-sound system from high-end home stereo brand Mark Levinson with 19 speakers! The stereo also can copy and hold up to 4,000 CD tracks on an internal hard drive.
Consumer interest in high-end car stereos is rising, as iPod addicts become used to being in a permanent music bubble and as worsening traffic causes people to spend more time in their cars.
It goes on to say that instead of installing basic no-name systems, car companies are increasingly working with marquee stereo brands to offer products that rival top-shelf home systems. And manufacturers aren't limiting their efforts to swanky models such as BMWs and Lexuses. They are trying to convince owners of even modest Dodge hatchbacks and pickup trucks that they need stereos with eight-inch subwoofers.
The 2007 Lexus LS 460, which hits showrooms this fall, will have a new surround-sound system from high-end home stereo brand Mark Levinson with 19 speakers! The stereo also can copy and hold up to 4,000 CD tracks on an internal hard drive.
Consumer interest in high-end car stereos is rising, as iPod addicts become used to being in a permanent music bubble and as worsening traffic causes people to spend more time in their cars.
