Mark Levinson® audio, the
world's most elite and prestigious acoustic brand, is proud to announce completion
of a groundbreaking premium in-vehicle entertainment system for the Lexus IS
430 Project Car.
In keeping with it's goal of expanding the IS300 performance envelope, Lexus
asked Mark Levinson engineers to create a next-generation system for their IS
430 Project Car. The stunning result is a complete integration of audio and
video, with sonic performance parameters beyond what had been previously achieved
in an OEM system.
"The goal of each and every Mark Levinson system for Lexus is to recreate
the emotional response evoked by the original musical or cinematic event. This
system demonstrates what is possible, both in terms of performance and direction,
when art and science are dedicated to producing a rich entertainment experience
within a Lexus passenger cabin," said Phil Muzio, President of Mark Levinson.
There were three goals for the Mark Levinson IS 430 entertainment system:
1. The complete system integration of audio and video
2. The introduction of a discrete multi-channel 7.1 surround sound experience
suitable for music, music videos and movies in an automobile passenger cabin
3. The advancement of particular sonic performance parameters beyond previous
achievements in premium OEM entertainment systems
To address the goals established for the IS 430 entertainment system, the Mark
Levinson systems engineers designed and installed a 20 speaker/24 channel, 720
watt* audio/video system utilizing their own Harman Becker DVD Video player
and Video Display.
This prototype Mark Levinson Premium Multichannel sound system features:
* A 7.1-channel surround sound architecture with a timbral matched topology
* Each channel fully bi or tri-amplified, eliminating all passive crossover
components
* Proprietary metal cone transducers (except for the sub woofers)
* Bridged channels for the front door woofers and the stereo sub woofers
* Full digital transmission from the source to the discrete topology power amplifiers
* 5.1 Dolby Digital and DTS decoding
* A proprietary Mark Levinson Surround algorithm, which optimizes two-channel
and multi-channel sources for reproduction in the passenger cabin
The final voicing of this system was accomplished in the laboratory and on
the road using the human ear in conjunction with a proprietary Mark Levinson
DSP software application tool.
Mark Levinson has a distinguished reputation for flawless reproductions of
the full spectrum of sound. Mark Levinson is part of the Harman International
portfolio of acclaimed audio brands, which also include JBL, Harman Kardon and
Infinity.
Harman International Industries (NYSE: HAR) is a leading manufacturer of high-quality,
high-fidelity audio and video products for the consumer and professional markets.
Harman International sound equipment and technologies can be found in many of
the world's finest vehicles, foremost concert venues, and legendary recording
studios, as well as in the homes of the world's most discriminating audiophiles.
Further information on Harman Becker or Harman International visit: http://www.harman.com
