Dolby Atmos comes to high-end cars

The Mayor, Maybach and S-Class models of Mercedes-Benz high-end automobiles will integrate a sound system prepared for Dolby Atmos.

The highest-end vehicles Mercedes-Benz with technology Dolby Atmos who opt for the sound system Burmester will enjoy a total of 31 speakers y eight sound transducers. For example, in the model Class Yes, Burmester is distributed in the form of six speakers on top of vehicle, four proximity speakers located in each of the seats and a 18.5 liter subwoofer, among other teams. The system, of 1750 watts of power, is completed with 8 sound transducers (two per seat) and of amplifiers.

Surround audio technology Dolby Atmos Music It allows creators to place discrete audio elements or objects in a three-dimensional sound field, which “goes beyond the capabilities of traditional sound systems.” Britta Seeger, a member of the board of management of Daimler AG and Mercedes-Benz AG, believes that the brand's customers will enjoy an “exciting in-vehicle music experience that is almost like a live concert.” On the other hand, John Couling, senior vice president of business partnerships at Dolby Laboratories, says the brand is “delighted” to collaborate with Mercedes-Benz to “accelerate the adoption of this immersive listening experience in cars.”

He Maybach It will be one of the first cars in the world and the first model of Mercedes-Benz in offering the sound experience of Dolby Atmos. It will be available from the summer of 2022. Shortly after, the system will reach other models of the brand.