Panasonic Automotive and Klipsch create a high-performing,
powerful audio system for the next INFINITI flagship
- All-new 2025 INFINITI QX80 to feature segment exclusive Klipsch
Reference Premiere Audio System.
- This is first of many innovative, refined technologies for
QX80, which will debut Spring 2024.
LAS
VEGAS, Jan. 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/
-- Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America and
INFINITI announce the integration of a segment-exclusive
Klipsch® Reference Premiere Audio System on the all-new
2025 QX80.
The QX Monograph concept vehicle, previewing the exterior of the
all-new 2025 QX80, is featured at Panasonic's booth at CES 2024,
located at #17609 Central Hall, Las
Vegas Convention Center. The all-new 2025 QX80 is set to
debut later this spring, and the first listening opportunities in
the production vehicle will be scheduled later in 2024.
The Klipsch Reference Premiere Audio System delivers accurate,
authentic, audiophile-quality performance throughout the cabin
driven by 24 specifically designed speakers, including titanium
tweeters, a high-performance 8-inch TriPower™ subwoofer,
HIGHLINE® roof mounted speakers, and Panasonic's
proprietary DJX® 3D surround sound processing.
Panasonic Infiniti/Klipsch Premium Audio
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"The all-new QX80 drives us toward our New Dawn and signals a
bold direction for INFINITI," said Craig
Keeys, group vice president, INFINITI Americas. "The Klipsch
Reference Premiere Audio System is the first of many new features
to be revealed for our flagship SUV, in which we will elevate the
ownership experience – underscoring INFINITI's commitment to
design, quality and performance."
"Klipsch is an aspirational brand in the consumer market and
this new project for the all-new INFINITI QX80 is a natural fit,"
said Paul Jacobs, president and CEO,
Klipsch Premium Audio Group. "Collaborating with Panasonic
Automotive and INFINITI has brought out the best of our combined
capabilities to create a new level of audio performance in the
luxury vehicle segment."
Drawing upon decades of audio electronics expertise and as a
global leader in audio innovation, Panasonic continues to push
the boundaries of audio engineering, with custom, integrated
solutions for its OEM partners.
"Panasonic and Klipsch teams have been working together for
several years, exploring the possibilities to elevate the
performance levels for automotive audio. The Klipsch Reference
Premiere System in the QX80 represents our collective passion to
deliver a refined, high performance, powerful audio experience at
the pinnacle of the INFINITI product lineup," said Tom Dunn, director, Panasonic Automotive Systems
Company of America.
Features for the segment exclusive Klipsch Reference Premiere
Audio System include:
- 1-inch titanium tweeters provide extended high frequency
response, enhanced clarity and transparency through a design
inspired by the revered audiophile-quality Klipsch Reference
Premiere consumer product line
- Headrest speakers for the driver and front passenger enable a
variety of new audio features
- High-power, high-excursion, 6x9-inch mid-bass drivers located
in the front doors deliver stunning dynamics
- High-performance, full-range HIGHLINE speakers mounted in the
headliner work together with Panasonic's proprietary DJX 3D
Surround algorithm to create an immersive sound experience
throughout the cabin, placing the listeners in the center of the
performance without compromising fidelity or accuracy
- 8-inch TriPower™ subwoofer with high excursion design provides
ultra-low frequency extension;
- The system is powered by a 24-channel amplifier with 1GHz
digital signal processor maximizing both power and control
- Unique user interface elements express the new direction for
INFINITI and convey the audiophile-level performance and immersive
attributes of the Klipsch Reference Premiere Audio System
About Klipsch Audio
In 1946 Paul W. Klipsch, inventor, acoustics pioneer and maverick,
founded Klipsch Audio with the sole purpose of bringing the power,
detail and emotion of the live music experience into his living
room. Through the use of highly efficient speaker designs,
handcrafted cabinetry and a thirst for real engineering
breakthroughs – Klipsch, the great American loudspeaker company,
was born in Hope, AR. Today, our
diverse range of quality audio products includes speakers and
headphones for almost any consumer and professional application –
including cinema, whole-house, wireless, home theater and portable
offerings. Honoring our founder's legacy, Klipsch continues to be
the legendary high-performance brand of choice for audiophiles and
aficionados around the world. We are the Keepers of the
Sound®.
"Klipsch® is a trademark of Klipsch Group, Inc.,
registered in the U.S. and other countries. Klipsch Group, Inc. is
a VOXX International Company (NASDAQ: VOXX).
About Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America is a division
company of Panasonic Corporation of North
America and is a leading global supplier of automotive
infotainment and connectivity system solutions. Panasonic
Automotive Systems Company of America acts as the North American
affiliate of Panasonic Automotive Systems Co., Ltd., which
coordinates global automotive. Panasonic Automotive Systems Company
of America is headquartered in Peachtree
City, Georgia, with sales, marketing and engineering
operations in Farmington Hills,
Mich. For more information on Panasonic Automotive, please
visit: http://us.panasonic.com/automotive.
About INFINITI
INFINITI Motor Company is headquartered in Yokohama, Japan, with operations around the
world including regional offices based in the Americas,
China and INFINITI International
Markets in Dubai.
INFINITI premium automobiles are assembled in manufacturing
facilities in Japan, North America and China. INFINITI design studios are located in
Atsugi-Shi (near Yokohama),
London, San Diego and Beijing.
More information about INFINITI and its industry-leading
technologies can be found at www.INFINITIUSA.com. You can also
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