Burmester Teams with Porsche for High End Audio System in Panamera

Germany audio manufacturer Burmester has teamed up with Porsche to offer a high-end mobile audio system. The new Porsche Panamera ($125,000 on up depending on configuration) can include the 16-channel, 1000 watt Burmester sound system. From the very beginning of the Panamera's conceptual phase, Porsche has created the perfect conditions for an ideal integration of the Burmester High-End Surround Sound-System. The careful and extremely precise adjustments and extensive trial-phase of all components were carried out in the enclosed Burmester Automotive Development Department during interminable listening sessions and with the help of elaborate, cutting-edge measuring technologies. As a result, the tonal concepts and pretensions of Burmester were fully transferred into the Automotive area. With 16 separate amplifier channels with an overall rated output power of more than 1000 watts, a record-breaking total diaphragm area of 2,400 cm2 is distributed to 16 loudspeakers that are especially designed for the Panamera, are the foundation and requirement for the distinctive Burmester sound. Despite this, the sound system has a remarkably low total weight. The loudspeaker cones, the crossover network technology, and the ribbon tweeter (Air Motion Transformer, AMT), characteristic traits of Burmester loudspeakers, are directly transferred from the High End Home Audio division. The rear wheel drive Panamera S and 4-sheel drive 4S come with either 6 or 8 cylinder engines. While the 3.6-liter V6 produces only 300 hp, the 4.8-liter V8 reaches 400 hp, with the turbocharged version of the V8 reaching 500 hp. Burmester is also partners with Bugatti for audio within their EB 16.4 Veyron automobiles.