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#3: From Beats to Brilliance: Amplifying In-Car Sound with Light and Mood

From Beats to Brilliance: Amplifying In-Car Sound with Light and Mood

From Beats to Brilliance: Amplifying In-Car Sound with Light and Mood

Explore how epic experiences from HARMAN are tickling the senses from sight to sound and motion.

​In this episode of Always Ready, we explore how advanced lighting and sound are bringing live concert energy into the car. From seat-based audio that optimises listening for every passenger to illuminated speakers that dance to the music, host Oisin Lunny and Riley Winton, Senior Manager of the EPIC Experience Team, discuss how HARMAN is building next-gen automotive experiences at the intersection of sound, light and design.​

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Key Takeaways:

  • [2:59] Riley explains how seat-based audio delivers personalized sound for each occupant.
  • [4:26] Riley discusses how advanced technology is leveraged across the family of HARMAN audio brands.
  • [5:18] Riley explores the in-car lighting revolution and illuminated speakers.
  • [8:09] The ImmersiFi upmixer delivers multi-channel audio that lets you hear the details of the music.
  • [9:59] Riley discusses how HARMAN delivers amazing audio amid the challenges of the automotive environment.
  • [11:32] Riley addresses the impact of AI on automotive audio.
  • [13:12] Riley’s outlook on the future of in-cabin audio.

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About HARMAN

Headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut, HARMAN designs and engineers connected products and solutions for automakers, consumers, and enterprises worldwide, including connected car systems, audio and visual products, enterprise automation solutions; and services supporting the Internet of Things.

With leading brands including AKG®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®, HARMAN is admired by audiophiles, musicians and the entertainment venues where they perform around the world.

More than 50 million automobiles on the road today are equipped with HARMAN audio and connected car systems. Our software services power billions of mobile devices and systems that are connected, integrated and secure across all platforms, from work and home to car and mobile. HARMAN has a workforce of approximately 30,000 people across the Americas, Europe, and Asia.

In March 2017, HARMAN became a wholly-owned subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. HARMAN is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action employer. Minorities, women, veterans and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply.

HARMAN offers a great work environment, challenging career opportunities, professional training and competitive compensation. Looking for a challenge where your experience is valued? Come see what you can achieve as a leader with HARMAN!

More info: HARMAN.com


Always Ready

The Always Ready Podcast is a program for automotive technology professionals and enthusiasts, where we explore consumer-centric mobility experiences and discuss the technologies driving them. During each episode, we feature different thought leaders in the automotive industry and explore various trends around the experiences inside the vehicle​.​


Always Ready is presented by Harman.

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