JLR And Meridian Collaboration For Future Electric Vehicles

JLR
has
extended
its
collaboration
with
Meridian
to
develop
high-performance
in-car
audio
technology
for
future
electric
vehicles.
This
partnership,
which
began
in
2010,
aims
to
enhance
the
audio
experience
in
JLR’s
Range
Rover,
Defender,
Discovery,
and
Jaguar
models.

The
collaboration
allows
Meridian’s
experts
to
contribute
to
the
design
of
new
models
at
an
earlier
stage.
This
early
involvement
is
crucial
as
JLR
advances
its
luxury
electrification
plans.
The
cabins
are
designed
to
ensure
optimal
audio
experiences.

JLR
Innovative
Audio
Technology

Meridian’s
current
top-tier
in-car
audio
system
is
featured
in
Range
Rover
models.
The
Meridian
Signature
Sound
System
includes
35
speakers,
delivering
a
1600W
immersive
sound
experience.
Each
of
the
four
main
headrests
contains
two
20W
speakers.

This
system
also
supports
the
MLA-Flex
body
architecture,
providing
a
serene
cabin
environment.
A
third-generation
Active
Noise
Cancellation
system
monitors
wheel
vibrations,
tyre
noise,
and
engine
sounds.
It
generates
a
cancelling
signal
played
through
the
speakers.

“The
collaborative
partnership
between
JLR
and
Meridian
allows
us
to
deliver
fantastic
sounding
audio
systems
while
being
sympathetic
to
the
design
language
of
the
vehicles.

Together
we
will
ensure
the
listening
experience
in
our
vehicles
continues
to
be
as
engaging
and
enjoyable
as
possible,” said
Callum
Hubbard,
Technical
Specialist
–
Vehicle
Audio
Technology,
JLR.

JLR
Extending
Immersive
Sound
Experience

Another
innovation
from
this
collaboration
is
the
optional
Range
Rover
Tailgate
Event
Suite.
This
feature
includes
four
additional
rear
speakers
for
enhanced
entertainment
when
socialising
with
the
tailgate
deployed.

“It’s
a
true
collaboration
that
creates
one
stronger
team
from
the
expertise
of
both
participants,
working
together
from
a
very
early
stage
to
create
and
deliver
innovative,
value-adding
experiences,”
commented
John
Buchanan,
CEO,
Meridian
Auto.

The
Active
Noise
Cancellation
technology
helps
occupants
arrive
refreshed
after
long
journeys
by
monitoring
and
cancelling
unwanted
sounds
transmitted
into
the
cabin.
This
ensures
passengers
enjoy
a
first-class
experience
throughout
their
trip.

JLR
and
Meridian
plan
to
explore
new
opportunities
for
immersive
audio
design
with
automotive
electrification.
They
are
already
working
on
world-first
technology
set
to
debut
in
future
JLR
vehicles.

The
partnership
between
JLR
and
Meridian
has
defined
itself
through
early-stage
collaboration
in
vehicle
design.
This
approach
ensures
that
each
model
delivers
an
exceptional
audio
experience
tailored
to
its
unique
design
language.

This
extended
partnership
signifies
a
continued
commitment
to
delivering
high-quality
audio
experiences
in
JLR’s
next
generation
of
electric
vehicles.
Both
companies
aim
to
push
boundaries
in
automotive
audio
technology
through
their
combined
expertise.