{"id":136240,"date":"2021-09-08T12:13:14","date_gmt":"2021-09-08T11:13:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.techweekmag.com\/?p=136240"},"modified":"2024-03-05T04:19:59","modified_gmt":"2024-03-05T04:19:59","slug":"bmw-ix-comes-equipped-with-bowers-wilkins-diamond-surround-sound-system","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/auto\/bmw-ix-comes-equipped-with-bowers-wilkins-diamond-surround-sound-system\/","title":{"rendered":"BMW iX: Comes equipped with Bowers &#038; Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound system"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Bowers & Wilkins Diamond Surround Sound\u00a0System will\u00a0power the first all-electric outdoor vehicle from BMW, the BMW iX.\u00a0It is a modular design based on the BMW Sports Activity Vehicle (SAV) concept.\u00a0It is clear that for models of this class, high-quality sound becomes something more than a piece of equipment.\u00a0The overall audio design for the new BMW iX was developed by Harman Automotive.<\/p>\n<p>According to B&W, the system will receive the signature diamond dome tweeters already seen in the BMW 5, 7 and 6 Series GT.\u00a0The acoustics are complemented by spiral diffusion channels inspired by the premium B&W Nautilus system.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/c635eb8-059e-4ef0-b078-cb52098d122f.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>They absorb the reflected sound from the rear of the cone, minimizing resonance.\u00a0In the interior, the tweeters are hidden behind brushed stainless steel grills with laser engraving &#8220;Bowers & Wilkins&#8221;, and the door speakers are hidden behind acoustically transparent fabric.<\/p>\n<figure><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.stereoindex.com\/tech\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/e6bd75d-bbc0-4caf-aa48-b5b11d1c4577.jpg\" width=\"1200\" height=\"800\" \/><figcaption><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>In total, two diamond and three aluminum tweeters are involved in the audio setup.\u00a0Five mid-range aramid diffusers in the interior trim are complemented by eight small drivers &#8211; two in each headrest.\u00a0They will allow you to customize the sound separately for each passenger.<\/p>\n<p>In total, the BMW iX has 30 loudspeakers, and the total power of the amplifiers will reach 1,615 watts.\u00a0The audio system can be used in four different sound modes.\u00a0As an option, the BMW iX will be equipped with a Harman Kardon Surround Sound system with 18 speakers and 655 W amplifier power.<\/p>\n<!-- FeedbackWP Plugin --><div        class=\"rmp-widgets-container rmp-wp-plugin rmp-main-container js-rmp-widgets-container js-rmp-widgets-container--136240 \"        data-post-id=\"136240\">        <!-- Rating widget -->    <div class=\"rmp-rating-widget js-rmp-rating-widget\" role=\"group\" aria-labelledby=\"rmp-title-136240\">                    <p class=\"rmp-heading rmp-heading--title\" id=\"rmp-title-136240\">                Rate this product            <\/p>                        <div class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons\">            <ul class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list js-rmp-rating-icons-list\" role=\"radiogroup\" aria-label=\"Rating from 1 to 5\">                                                        <li                            class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list__icon js-rmp-rating-item\"                            data-descriptive-rating=\"Not at all useful\"                            data-value=\"1\"                            role=\"radio\"                            aria-checked=\"false\"                            aria-label=\"1 out of 5: Not at all useful\"                            tabindex=\"0\"                    >                        <i class=\"js-rmp-rating-icon rmp-icon rmp-icon--ratings rmp-icon--star \" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                    <\/li>                                                        <li                            class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list__icon js-rmp-rating-item\"                            data-descriptive-rating=\"Somewhat useful\"                            data-value=\"2\"                            role=\"radio\"                            aria-checked=\"false\"                            aria-label=\"2 out of 5: Somewhat useful\"                            tabindex=\"-1\"                    >                        <i class=\"js-rmp-rating-icon rmp-icon rmp-icon--ratings rmp-icon--star \" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                    <\/li>                                                        <li                            class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list__icon js-rmp-rating-item\"                            data-descriptive-rating=\"Useful\"                            data-value=\"3\"                            role=\"radio\"                            aria-checked=\"false\"                            aria-label=\"3 out of 5: Useful\"                            tabindex=\"-1\"                    >                        <i class=\"js-rmp-rating-icon rmp-icon rmp-icon--ratings rmp-icon--star \" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                    <\/li>                                                        <li                            class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list__icon js-rmp-rating-item\"                            data-descriptive-rating=\"Fairly useful\"                            data-value=\"4\"                            role=\"radio\"                            aria-checked=\"false\"                            aria-label=\"4 out of 5: Fairly useful\"                            tabindex=\"-1\"                    >                        <i class=\"js-rmp-rating-icon rmp-icon rmp-icon--ratings rmp-icon--star \" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                    <\/li>                                                        <li                            class=\"rmp-rating-widget__icons-list__icon js-rmp-rating-item\"                            data-descriptive-rating=\"Very useful\"                            data-value=\"5\"                            role=\"radio\"                            aria-checked=\"false\"                            aria-label=\"5 out of 5: Very useful\"                            tabindex=\"-1\"                    >                        <i class=\"js-rmp-rating-icon rmp-icon rmp-icon--ratings rmp-icon--star \" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/i>                    <\/li>                            <\/ul>        <\/div>        <p class=\"rmp-rating-widget__hover-text js-rmp-hover-text\" aria-live=\"polite\"><\/p>                <button class=\"rmp-rating-widget__submit-btn rmp-btn js-submit-rating-btn\">            Submit Rating        <\/button>        <div aria-live=\"polite\" aria-atomic=\"true\">            <p class=\"rmp-rating-widget__results js-rmp-results rmp-rating-widget__results--hidden\">                Average rating <span class=\"rmp-rating-widget__results__rating js-rmp-avg-rating\">0<\/span> \/ 5. 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