The Volvo EX90 is the quietest model ever produced by the Swedish carmaker and to take advantage of the silence, Volvo will offer a thumping sound system from the experts at Bowers & Wilkins.
For starters, the sound system has 25 speakers positioned throughout the cabin and is good for 1,610 watts. Many of these speakers have double-etched and brushed stainless steel speaker grilles housed in wood paneling, which Volvo says results in high levels of acoustic transparency.
The Bowers & Wilkins system also uses Dolby Atmos. Recording artists can use this technology to place individual sounds in three-dimensional space to create a more detailed listening experience. Three listening modes are also featured; Studio, Individual Stage, and Concert Hall. The first replicates the sound of a recording studio while Individual Stage mimics the sensation of the artist performing live. The Concert Hall mode then reproduces the ambiance of the Concert Hall in Gothenburg, Sweden.
The speakers for the Volvo EX90’s premium sound system can be found in the dashboard, doors, headlining, rear-wheel housing, and even on the headrests of the front seats.
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“For the new Volvo EX90, Bowers & Wilkins was a natural and obvious choice as the partner for our premium audio system,” head of car UX at Volvo Cars Jorge Furuya described. “Its highly acclaimed approach to sound exudes quality and complements our design language seamlessly. This premium audio experience is what our customers have come to expect from us and we are happy to partner with some of the most respected names in audio to deliver it.”
Volvo will build and sell two versions of the EX90, both of which use a 107 kWh battery pack that supports 250 kW DC charging. The entry-level version uses a pair of electric motors with a combined 408 hp and 568 lb-ft (770 Nm) of torque while the Performance model delivers 510 hp and 671 lb-ft (910 Nm).