Sound Systems Archives

2022 Mercedes-Benz C-Class – Burmester 3D Surround Audio Test

September 11, 2023 Arielle Ibenez 0

Mercedes offers some of the best sound system upgrades with their Burmester systems. Even in our C300, it sounded strong.

2023 BMW X1: Harman Kardon 12-Speaker Sound System Review

August 2, 2023 Arielle Ibenez 0

The 2023 BMW X1 is entirely redesigned, and in its top trim it offers a bumping Harman Kardon audio system. Is it worth the upgrade?

2021 Mercedes-Benz S-Class Burmester Sound System: Are 31 Speakers Enough?

March 11, 2023 Chandler Horning 0

Mercedes-Benz brought the seventh iteration of the S-Class to the United States in 2021 and this time it comes with an optional 4D Burmester sound system with 31 speakers and 1,750 watts of power output.

Audi Q7 Bang & Olufsen 3D Advanced: Flagship SUV Sound

January 17, 2023 Charles Dryer 0

The Audi Q7 (and its high-horsepower variant, the SQ7, tested here) represent the pinnacle of what Audi has to offer in the crossover marketplace. Though its styling is a bit conservative compared to SUVs from

Genesis GV60 Bang & Olufsen Review: Luxury EV Audio

December 13, 2022 Charles Dryer 0

The Genesis GV60 comes with an optional Bang & Olufsen sound system as opposed to Lexicon in other Genesis models. Check out our breakdown!

2023 Kia Sportage Harman/Kardon: Better Than Average, But Ironic

July 17, 2022 Chandler Horning 0

Kia claims the Sportage Harman/Kardon sound system “transforms the Sportage cabin into an astounding surround sound experience.” We’re here to test if that’s an accurate assessment. The Sportage sound system by Harman in past years

2022 Kia EV6 Meridian Sound Test: Great Surround Setup, Only Slightly Disappoints

June 13, 2022 Chandler Horning 0

The new Kia EV6 Meridian system is a premium audio setup featuring “14 strategically placed speakers throughout the cabin,” Meridian says. The designer also offers a premium system for the Kia K8, though it is

2022 Ford Maverick Sound Test: Once Again, a Great Bargain!

March 4, 2022 Chandler Horning 0

As time rolls on, this new truck we performed our 2022 Ford Maverick sound test on proves to further capture the eye of automotive shoppers. The new Ford Maverick offers a truck-like package to a

2021 Ford F-150 B&O Sound Test: Truly Unleashed by Bang & Olufsen

January 9, 2022 Chandler Horning 0

Though the introduction of the 2021 Ford F-150 B&O sound test is plagued by the chip shortage, the new F-150 continues to impress with new innovative and comfortable features such as a retracting shifter to