Top 10 Car Audio Brands

TOP 10 best car audio manufacturers

10 Pioneer

There is no point in comparing the sound of audio systems from Pioneer and, for example, JBL. They play in too different weight categories. And yet Pioneer has something that has allowed it to enter the top ten along with premium brands. Firstly, these are prices that are affordable for everyone who has already grown out of standard acoustics, but does not yet understand whether it is worth paying extra for Morel or Alpine. Secondly, the "pioneer" assortment is so wide that there are no restrictions in choosing elements with the desired characteristics, whether it be a component or coaxial speaker with a power of 25 to 500 W, a 100-watt or 1.5-kilowatt subwoofer, a receiver with Bluetooth and connecting to an iPhone.

The development of a network of actively operating service centers is also impressive - it is felt that the company is ready to support its customers in every possible way. Although, judging by the reviews, there are few complaints about prematurely failed equipment, and most have no complaints about the build quality. As for sound quality, a true music lover of the Pioneer audio system (except perhaps the DEH-P88RS radio) will most likely not be enough, but for an advanced listener of modern light music in MP3 format, its capabilities are excellent.

9 Kicker

Who listens to sophisticated compositions and gentle vocals in the car? Only furious rap or powerful rock, drive and dominance on the road. This is about those who do not even need to think where to look when choosing car audio. Kicker! Its deep and solid bass is the highlight of the brand. Powerful in sound and size, subwoofers became famous first in America, and then fell in love with the whole world. Yes, loudness and power win over naturalness, the frequency response is crooked, and the detail is average, but how does the rhythm section sound in the mix of your favorite DJ! And everyone in the district will hear it, there is no need to even doubt it.

Now the company is on the path of minimization and has begun producing a super-compact Hideaway sub. In a small aluminum case measuring 35x24x8 cm, there is everything you need for "large-caliber" sound: a 150-watt amplifier, an 8-inch woofer and a sound settings control panel. Convenient installation and connection allow you to make an independent upgrade of the standard system. Such characteristics separately are unlikely to surprise any of the contemporaries, but All-in-one in such a miniature box is something new. Probably, the judges of the most prestigious international electronics exhibition in the world, CES, also thought so, awarding the device a prize for the best innovation of the year.

8 Alpine

For those to whom the words “similants”, “back of the soundstage”, “dry top” do not tell anything at all, self-tuning any audio system will seem like a very difficult task. And with Alpine, you can make the sound better by simply replacing the head unit.Premium sound with old speakers, of course, cannot be achieved, but it has been proven in practice that they will definitely play with fresh forces. At the same time, new models of receivers are aimed at owners of iPhones, iPods and Android smartphones. Loud, modern and inexpensive - this is exactly what most beginner car audiophiles need.

However, Alpine autoacoustics is to the liking of specialists: it gives a smooth frequency response (frequency response), good sound resolution and decent bass. The workmanship is very high (tested by years of intensive use in car audio sports championships). The failure-free operation of Japanese auto audio equipment is explained simply: it was originally intended for an extremely demanding domestic market. The Japanese annually allocate huge funds for experiments. Concept samples are tested on vibration stands, irradiated by the sun, work in conditions of high humidity and at critical temperatures. And the manufacturer provides this approach to all its devices - both budget and top-end.

7 focal

Focal audio systems say different things. Some consider the build quality of the speakers to be unparalleled and their ability to reproduce low and mid frequencies with great detail and punch. Others are not ready to put up with the harsh, in their opinion, tonality of the upper registers. But this is not a minus of the brand, but rather, its corporate sound style, which gives out a special idea of ​​​​French acoustic engineers about what sound should be. One thing is clear: he has gathered a whole army of fans, many of whom prefer to listen to female vocals.And in this niche, Focal has no competitors.

And the company is also distinguished by targeted “audio bombardment” in all price segments. Among its assortment, everyone will find acoustics that are optimal in terms of price and quality - prices start at 3 thousand rubles. (series of coaxial systems Integration, Universal and Auditor). The top line includes all Utopia Be and Utopia Be New models, as well as K2Power. There is also an intermediate option - the Performance series. To decide which one to stop at, the company offers to sign up for an audition on the official website. True, so far this opportunity is available only in Moscow, where the brand's showroom operates.

6 Eton

Consumers heard about the Eton brand as a full-fledged participant in the car audio market only in the early 2000s, although the company itself had existed for almost 20 years by that time and was successfully developing in the field of home Hi-End acoustics. The technologies used by the company already then made it possible to obtain the most realistic and emotional reproduction of the recording. The same natural sounding was passed on "by inheritance" to car audio systems. The manufacturer's revolutionary solution is still called the production of woofer cones from Hexacone material with properties fundamentally different than those of polypropylene and cellulose.

As a result, AutoHiFi, one of the leading German car audio magazines, named the MGS-180 two-way car system the best ever after extensive testing. The Car&HiFi edition, no less famous among car music lovers, awarded some models with the title of Oberklasse (in the translation from German - aristocratic, luxurious).But there is no need to think that all Eaton products are created exclusively for luxury cars - there are enough acoustic systems in the proprietary line to upgrade D-class cars from VW, Fiat, Opel, Citroen, etc.

5 Morel

Audiophiles still refer to this company as their favorite, despite the fact that many of them have long since switched over to acoustics of other brands. Unobtrusive, natural, comfortable sound - this is exactly what Morel products give to their fans. It can only be blamed for the fact that it produces very elegant and delicate equipment, demanding on the loads, the quality of the recordings and the components of the system. But if you choose the right speakers, amplifiers, cables, plus correctly install them, the car will turn into an opera hall on wheels.

The manufacturer is known for the constant introduction of technological innovations aimed at overcoming difficult acoustic conditions in cars and obtaining a deep rich sound. So, "Morel" was the first to master the production of neodymium magnets with a high energy of attraction. Also, its engineers developed multi-layer cones, an external voice coil, Acuflex special damping material for tweeters, and many other revolutionary technologies and designs. The top lines of Virtus and Elate car speakers are made in Israel and assembled exclusively by hand. But also more accessible series Tempo and Maximo, which are assembled in China, give a very high quality sound.

4 bose

It was thanks to the Bose brand that home theaters appeared in the everyday life of ordinary people, and all because the founder of the company was the first to bring to the market the now-familiar audio system format with two small radiators and one large subwoofer. And the famous Bose Wave with a diameter of only 6.4 cm - their ability to fill the space with a dense and beautiful sound like in a movie theater made a revolution! Today, this billionaire company, a partner of Nissan, Infinity, Maserati and a dozen other automotive giants, could have rested on its laurels for a long time, but no! Its acoustic engineers (many of whom, by the way, also play music themselves) are not appeased, investigating the features of sound propagation in cars.

Their efforts are not in vain: the optional Bose system on the Mazda CX-7 with three speakers under the windshield, equally miniature wide-range speakers in the rear and bass acoustics in the doors is considered by many to be the standard of sound. Ask any car audio installer, and he will tell you that such a configuration is nonsense. Nevertheless, the result is important - a lively and surround sound that allows you to listen to a concert without leaving your car!

3 Bang&Olufsen

Bang&Olufsen was founded almost 100 years ago, has gone through the collapse many times, but today is back on the crest of the wave. Its founders were too different personalities and often quarreled, but their stormy collaboration led to the emergence of iconic audio equipment. So, in the clash of different ideas and approaches, focusing on innovation and staying true to tradition, Bang & Olufsen car audio was born.The brand's products have been repeatedly recognized by the world's leading publications (Autofocus, Noble Sounds, Motor und Sport), as well as their readers, as the best for listening to music in a car. BMW, Audi, Mercedes-AMG, Bentley - this is a far from complete list of partners of this manufacturer.

B&O audio systems feature an acoustic lens and over 10 speakers, a high power multi-channel amplifier and a car noise compensation system. The sound can be focused on the entire cabin, front or rear passenger row, or exclusively on the driver. As a result, the interior of the car turns into a Hi-End class concert hall. And the emotions go wild from the aesthetics of the execution of the elements: polished aluminum overlays, anodized panels and natural wood inserts. In general, the only thing that stops most admirers of the brand from buying and installing it is about twice, or even three times, the price tag increased in comparison with competitors.

2 Burmester

The founder and sole owner of the company, Dieter Burmestr, has been fond of rock music since the age of 15 and was in love with electro-acoustic guitars. The only thing that did not suit him was the quality of their sound in audio recordings. He developed his first tube amplifier in the 60s, and today Burmester produces a whole acoustic arsenal. It is enough for true connoisseurs to assemble, like a puzzle, a system for listening to music in the form in which it is presented by the performer at a live concert.

Absolutely all acoustic components are manufactured at the Burmester factory located in Berlin. Only 35 people work here, and exemplary order reigns.The equipment - from the preamplifier to the players and speakers - is made by hand, with the meticulousness characteristic of the Germans who are in love with their work. The finished device passes more than 300 tests and works non-stop for a week. After such checks, the percentage of defects from this manufacturer is almost zero. There is nothing to be surprised that Burmester is trusted with audio design of Bugatti Veyron, Porche Panamera and Mercedes S-class. And it does not matter that the option costs more than 100 thousand rubles. Is it money when luxury starts to sound out of your car?

1 Harman Kardon

Harman Kardon has the same place in the car audio industry as Google has in the world of Internet technology and Warner Broth has in the world of cinema. Practically world leadership is ensured by her possession of several legendary brands: JBL, AKG, Infinity, Mark Levinson, Lexicon, etc. At the same time, each of them has a pronounced style and is intended for a separate target audience. So, connoisseurs of loud rhythmic techno will suit the American type of autoacoustics, which is personified by JBL, and audiophiles who prefer the European style of sound and jazz music should turn their attention to AKG.

When choosing an audio system, it is not a sin to be guided by the tips of car manufacturers. It is no coincidence that the Koreans, when upgrading the Hyundai Genesis, installed Lexicon premium multimedia with Discrete Lodic 7.1 technology and are now reaping the benefits, as close as possible to the cohort of luxury cars and the big German three. Top Harman Kardon technology can be seen in Ferrari, Lexus and BMW.Its obvious advantages are the highest quality materials with the best strength indicators, the use of the latest developments in the field of car acoustics and, of course, perfect sound transmission. However, Harman Kardon is engaged not only in elite audio systems - in the range of its divisions there are also budget (up to $ 100) kits that can provide good sounding of a phonogram.

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