Seat Sonic

A transformative seat-based audio system that enables compelling social and individual experiences.
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Private phone calls, personalized entertainment and individual communication – HARMAN Seat Sonic transforms the in-cabin audio experience for passengers and drivers while moving speakers from doors to seats reduces vehicle weight and frees up design space for OEMs.
HARMAN Seat Sonic

Individual audio for everyone

Audio personalization
Seat-based audio system enables individual sound zones for each vehicle occupant.
Better communication
Transition easily from speaking clearly with specific individuals to all passengers.
More privacy, less noise
Noise cancellation makes phone calls more private and helps reduce distractions from other passengers and the road.
Design freedom
Gives OEMs freedom in interior design without compromising audio quality.
Seat-based audio system

  • Modular and scalable according to seat count 

  • System provides audio tailored to needs of each passenger and driver 

  • Acoustic path stays consistent for each listener even with seat adjustments 

  • No door speakers required

Integrated Seat Woofer & Tactile Feedback

  • Three tiers of performance 

  • Compact woofers and tactile transducers integrated in seatbackrest.

  • Provides both audible bass and tactile sensation for immersive experience. ​


Compatible and expandable

  • Full-bandwidth audio in each stereo headrest 

  • Nearfield headrest audio units with 2 HiFi transducers and lightweight neodymium magnet motor 

  • Compatible with conventional audio components 

  • Works across multiple seat configurations and can be switched off when seats are unoccupied  

Noise Cancelling
  • ​Sit back and enjoy the ride by eliminating road noise and in-car distractions from other passengers​ 



Seat-based audio system

  • Modular and scalable according to seat count 

  • System provides audio tailored to needs of each passenger and driver 

  • Acoustic path stays consistent for each listener even with seat adjustments 

  • No door speakers required

Integrated Seat Woofer & Tactile Feedback

  • Three tiers of performance 

  • Compact woofers and tactile transducers integrated in seatbackrest.

  • Provides both audible bass and tactile sensation for immersive experience. ​


Compatible and expandable

  • Full-bandwidth audio in each stereo headrest 

  • Nearfield headrest audio units with 2 HiFi transducers and lightweight neodymium magnet motor 

  • Compatible with conventional audio components 

  • Works across multiple seat configurations and can be switched off when seats are unoccupied  

Noise Cancelling
  • ​Sit back and enjoy the ride by eliminating road noise and in-car distractions from other passengers​