Las Vegas, January 5, 2005— Dolby Laboratories, Boston Acoustics (NASDAQ:BOSA), and Visteon Corporation (NYSE:VC) today announced a Dolby ® demonstration vehicle equipped with Dolby Pro Logic ® II, DVD-Audio, and the first wireless Dolby Headphone solution available for automakers.
Visteon continues to apply its automotive expertise to continuously deliver innovations and the next generation in rear-seat entertainment. Visteon has installed the auto industry's first wireless DVD package featuring Dolby Headphone. As a result, listeners can enjoy movies, music, and games without the limitation of wires.
For the ultimate in-vehicle surround sound experience, the demonstration vehicle is equipped with a cabin sound system from Boston Acoustics. It also features Visteon's first head unit to include both Dolby Pro Logic II and DVD-Audio. The demonstration car will be on display in Visteon Booth LVCC NO Plaza/NP1 at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas, January 8-10, 2005.
More and more vehicles are featuring surround sound as a standard feature. Today, 17 models are available globally that incorporate a Dolby automotive surround technology. These include the 2005 Volvo S80 equipped with Dolby Pro Logic II and the new 2005 Acura RL with DVD-Audio.
"For years customers have trusted combined Boston Acoustics and Dolby systems to deliver award winning audiophile home theater experiences," said Michael Chass, Vice President, OEM, Boston Acoustics. "Now, by expanding the relationship to include Visteon's automotive OEM expertise, we ensure the same high-quality home surround sound experience will be produced in the automobile."
"Our Dolby demonstration vehicle showcases the latest technology for both in-cabin and rear-seat entertainment systems," said Patrick Artiaga, Director, Automotive Marketing, Dolby Laboratories. "Dolby is proud to work with such partners as Visteon and Boston Acoustics to deliver an immersing surround sound experience on the road."