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HARMAN KARDON PREMIUM SURROUND SOUND IN THE BMW i MODELS

AN ELECTRIFYING SOUND SYSTEM

Inspiring sound for forward-thinking mobility. The Harman Kardon premium surround sound system for the BMW i Series models has to be special. Very special.

Light and strong: BMW engineers have invested a great deal of time into weight reduction. Lighter is better; it saves fuel and delivers more dynamics. The same goes for acoustic experts at Harman Kardon. For example, at 500 grams, the subwoofer is extremely lightweight and requires only half as much energy for its impressive performance compared to conventional deep-bass speakers. The BMW i models are driven by energy-efficient, zero-emissions electric motors. The Harman Kardon sound system is driven by the digital Class-D amplifier. This compact powerhouse has enormous power reserves for truly exuberant dynamism.

A SOUND SYSTEM FOR EVERY MODEL

The Harman Kardon surround-sound system for the BMW i models redefines the boundaries of mobile music playback - energy-efficient yet powerful, space-saving yet space-filling.

Overview

  • BMW i3

  • BMW i8

BMW i Series

BMW i3

The Harman Kardon premium surround-sound system for the BMW i3 is energy-efficient, yet it delivers a powerful sound. 12 high-performance speakers and a Class-D DSP amplifier with 360-watts of total output work their magic in an unconventional cabin. The car interior is the most important component of the audio system. The BMW i3 Life Drive architecture has no central tunnel, creating an incredibly spacious interior feel. The positioning and direction of each individual speaker were analyzed well in advance and optimized for this innovative interior design concept - for spatially accurate music playback. Ergonomic design and spacious sound. Clever details and sustainable materials for an inspiring musical experience. The result: 30% energy savings, 100% emotion.

Quick-specs

12 Speakers
360 watts Amplified Power
Class-D Technology
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5 x 26 mm metal-matrix dome tweeters in the dashboard, front, side and rear

Diameter 26mm

Technology metal matrix

Type dome tweeter

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2 x 150 x 230mm midbass woofers, front

Diameter 230mm

Type midbass woofers

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5 x 100mm ALumaprene midrange speakers in the front, side & rear

Diameter 100mm

Type midrange speaker

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Harman Kardon DSP amplifierin Class-D technology with a total output of 360 watts

Output 360 watts

Technology Class-D

Type amplifier

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A

5 x 26 mm metal-matrix dome tweeters in the dashboard, front, side and rear

Diameter 26mm

Technology metal matrix

Type dome tweeter

B

2 x 150 x 230mm midbass woofers, front

Diameter 230mm

Type midbass woofers

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5 x 100mm ALumaprene midrange speakers in the front, side & rear

Diameter 100mm

Type midrange speaker

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Harman Kardon DSP amplifierin Class-D technology with a total output of 360 watts

Output 360 watts

Technology Class-D

Type amplifier

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BMW i Series

BMW i8

Fast, fun, forward thinking. The Harman Kardon premium surround sound system for the BMW i8 delivers a performance worthy of a unique sports car. Light, dynamic, energy-saving - 11 high-performance speakers and a compact, clever DSP amplifier with Class-D technology and 360-watt total output are the impressive figures of a musical heavyweight. The mid-range speakers and tweeters in the BMW i8 are integrated into the top of the C-pillar for even more realistic musical reproduction and a sound that fills the whole interior. The 23cm sub-midrange speaker between the back seats unfurls the acoustic field from the back and allows passengers to feel the beat as if they were at a live concert.

Quick-specs

11 Speakers
360 watts Amplified Power
Class-D Technology
A

5 x 26 mm metal-matrix dome tweeters in the dashboard, front, side and rear

Diameter: 26 mm

Tehcnology: Metal matrix

Type: Dome tweeter

B

1 x 150 x 230mm midbass woofers in the front

Diameter: 230 mm

Type: Midbass woofers

C

5 x 100mm ALumaprene midrange speakers in the front, side and rear

Diameter: 100 mm

Type: Midrange speaker

D

Harman Kardon DSP amplifierin Class-D technology with a total output of 360 watts

Output: 360 watts

Technology: Class-D

Type: Amplifier

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A

5 x 26 mm metal-matrix dome tweeters in the dashboard, front, side and rear

Diameter: 26 mm

Tehcnology: Metal matrix

Type: Dome tweeter

B

1 x 150 x 230mm midbass woofers in the front

Diameter: 230 mm

Type: Midbass woofers

C

5 x 100mm ALumaprene midrange speakers in the front, side and rear

Diameter: 100 mm

Type: Midrange speaker

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Harman Kardon DSP amplifierin Class-D technology with a total output of 360 watts

Output: 360 watts

Technology: Class-D

Type: Amplifier

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Harman Kardon
Cutting edge Technologies

At Harman Kardon, we strongly believe in first-class quality music reproduction. Music must always preserve its character and nature. Music is meant to be a full and rich emotional experience. That attitude determines how we see and use technology. For Harman Kardon, technology has one purpose and one purpose only – to serve the music!

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