Carmakers And Their Favourite Audio Systems

What do you consider while buying a new car for yourself? While people have now started considering safety as one of the features, the audio system still stands as one of the top priorities which people consider while selecting a new car for themselves. While integrated audio systems became a trend around the year 2010-2012, specialised branded audio systems are what people look out for now. In today’s featured, we will tell you about Indian carmakers and their favourite audio systems.

1. Hyundai – Bose
   

   

   Be it Creta, Venue or the all-new i20, Hyundai delivers all the premium features. For those who are looking to get a good audio system, Hyundai has put in Bose. Talking about the experience, you will have a really good experience inside the cabin while you dwell in your favourite tracks. The overall sound quality is really good. It has a perfect balance of everything that you need from an audio system.

2. Tata Motors – Harman & JBL
   

   

   While most of us know Tata Motors for being one of the safest car brands in India, people also know about the great audio systems that Tata Motors puts inside their cars. Be it lord Tiago or Tata Altroz, Harrier or Sfari, each one of them has got either Harman Kardon or JBL inside which helps the user to get a great sound experience while they drive. Tata cars are literally safe and sound. Isn’t it?

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3. Maruti Suzuki – SmartPlay Infotainment
   

   

   Starting right from Alto800 and going up to the most premium Maruti car we have in the market, all of them come equipped with Maruti’s SmartPlay infotainment system. The user interface is good here but the sound quality cannot be compared to what we have mentioned with the above brands. Considering its Maruti and you can go for any brand you like from the aftermarket, it is a good audio system to have with a low budget car.

4. Nissan India – JBL
   

   

   Another car brand that is gaining popularity in India. With the launch of Magnite, Nissan has started gaining good numbers in terms of sales and the overall popularity of the brand has also seen rapid growth! Talking about car brands and their favourite audio systems, we have JBL with Nissan which delivers a really good audio quality at the price it comes at.

5. MG India – Infinity by Harman
   

   

   We know we are referring to the overall sound system but we couldn’t resist sharing the huge infotainment system that this car has got. Apart from this huge infotainment, Hector has got a surround sound system which is made and delivered by Infinity by Harman. This sound system is a very good one in terms of sound quality and delivers an absolute value for money.

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6. Kia Motors – Bose/Arcamys
   

   

   Hyundai’s Korean sibling, Kia Motors is also offering a very good sound system. Kia Sonet and Seltos have got Bose and Arkamys music systems which offer a very good sound. No matter which variant you choose, you get either of them and believe us you won’t complain about the sound quality because both of these are surely very good sound systems.

7. Toyota – JBL
   

   

   The 2021 Toyota Fortuner has just made it in the Indian market and comes with JBL’s premium audio system. Well, considering it is Toyota and comes at a higher price point, the automaker has invested in an audio system as well and JBL is one of the best choices that they have made. In our list of carmakers and their favourite audio systems, we have Toyota which has just started putting in JBL.

8. Mercedes Benz – Burmester
   

   

   Moving on to the premium range in our list of automakers and their favourite audio systems, we have Mercedes Benz whcih has got Burmester, the one that you see above. Just have a look at this speaker and you would see how premium this looks. Just imagine how premium the sound would be! Well, its a Mercedes so that premium feel is what we expect. Therefore, it is no wrong in saying that Burmester is the one that gives you a premium sound output.

9. BMW – Bowers & Wilkins
   

   

   Last but not least. On our list of automakers and thier favourite audio systems, we have BMW with Bowers & Wilkins. Another premium carmaker who has put in a very good sound system inside. If we talk about premium audio systems in India, BMW is definitely one of those who need to be mentioned. Bowers & Wilkins is one of the most reknowed sound systems throughout the world and definitley delivers what it is meant to.

These were the 9 carmakers in India and their favourite audio systems. Do you find including premium sound systems in cars a good step towards upgrading the quality? Does this justify the cost factor? Do leave your thoughts in the comments section below!