Bongiovi Acoustics and Johnson Controls have teamed up to create the first 100% digital audio processing speakerless car system for Toyota cars, which is currently being shown at the North American International Auto Show in Detroit. Designed by music legend Tony Bongiovi, an audio engineer and record producer, the Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station (DPS) is the latest in software technology, that will reassemble audio in real time for an optimal listening experience.
Johnson Controls make all parts of the car vibrate, thus producing sound and acting as speakers. The Bongiovi DPS with the digital signal processing of each car’s unique acoustic environment and vibrations, provides a recording studio quality audio experience without the size and cost of other premium audio upgrades and extra hardware. For example, instead of having a subwoofer, the system uses the sheet metal beneath the seats, and having no speakers also provides more space and options on the doors.
The Bongiovi Acoustics Digital Power Station will be available fall 2011 starting at $280 for most current Toyota models.
Experience DPS technology with a free plug-in optimized for iTunes and Mac users at www.dpsplugin.com. A Windows version will be available shortly.
For the sake of accuracy, the Bongiovi DPS Module was first released with Toyota Canada in the last quarter of 2010. The news released issued at the time read, “. For a manufacturer’s suggested retail price starting at $280*, value-conscious Toyota customers can turn their vehicles into a personal listening studio featuring premium audio that is optimized at installation based on each vehicle’s acoustic environment…” and the ** Price does not include Bongiovi Acoustics audio system installation, which may vary by dealership and Toyota model.
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