Podcast
The Science of In-Car Sound: Listening, Learning, Innovating
Discover how HARMAN Automotive creates supreme sound in this episode.

​Crafting the ultimate in-car audio experience doesn’t happen overnight. In this episode of Always Ready, host Oisin Lunny learns how HARMAN Automotive enlists the help of trained listeners around the globe in his chat with Director of Global Experiential R&D, Jonathan Pierce. Hear how Jonathan’s team helps engineers create the best branded audio experiences by capturing and quantifying expert opinions.​​

Key Takeaways:

​​[5:15] Jonathan discusses the science of sound with Oisin. 


[6:16] Jonathan shares how the R&D group measures the quality of sound. 


[8:46] A discussion of when R&D happens in the overall development process. 

 

[9:25] Jonathan describes the role of trained listeners in the R&D process. 


[10:25] Jonathan shares his thoughts on whether ideal sound varies by geography or demographic.  

 

[11:43] An overview of the Experiential R&D presentation at CES. 


[14:35] Jonathan reveals his thoughts on the future of in-car audio. 

Mentioned in this episode:

​Always Ready Playlist: Click Here 


Always Ready Video of Full Podcast Episode: Click Here 


HARMAN Branded Car Audio: Click Here 


DSP: Digital Signal Processing – when the amplifier incorporates a DSP chip that can manipulate the audio signal, allowing for advanced sound adjustments and optimization. 


Dolby Atmos: Click Here 


Samsung 3D Processing: Click Here​

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Postables:

What my team is here to do is to train individuals to be able to listen to music and then communicate what they like and dislike about those experiences – to help our engineers create the best branded audio experiences. 

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By using all these trained listeners and listening to all these sound experiences, we can guarantee that there's a connection there emotionally with the sound quality. 

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For a lot of people, their car audio system is the most capable audio experience that they own. 

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With more than 70 years of deep expertise in acoustic design, tuning and signal processing, HARMAN is leading the way in elevating the entire in-cabin listening experience.
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