| TVR has announced that it will use NXT’s
audio full range (AFR) solutions in four models in its range. This is
the first time NXT technology will be commercially available in a vehicle
and represents an important first for the company.
Two mini NXT AFR units will be used in each of the TVR Tamora,
Tuscan, T350 and Sagaris. The NXT AFR units will be dash or door
mounted, depending on the model, and will be paired with conventional
woofers to complete the loudspeaker system.
NXT AFR is a loudspeaker drive unit that offers broad frequency response
with minimal footprint. It does this by combining the desirable
properties of a piston at low frequencies with those of NXT modal operation
at mid and high frequencies.
This patented technology is proprietary to NXT and offers car manufacturers
a number of crucial benefits:
- Unlike conventional drivers, which tend to beam sound particularly at higher frequencies, NXT AFR units distribute sound evenly across their pass band, providing a much more even listening experience to both the driver and passenger.
- In addition, because the diaphragm is planar, the depth of the NXT AFR is significantly reduced. This enables the units to be placed higher up in the vehicle’s interior, lifting the sound stage as a result.
- NXT AFR units can also replace the traditional mid-range and tweeter units of a conventional, premium audio set-up. This significantly reduces overall component count doing away with associated crossover and wiring and thus reducing installation complexity, weight and overall system cost.
Peter Wheeler, chairman and CEO at TVR, said:“At TVR we are always looking for ways of improving the all-round driving experience for our customers. NXT AFR offers us an opportunity to significantly improve the sound systems in our vehicles and we’re delighted to be the first automotive manufacturer to realise the benefits of this. This is a great British technology for a great British car”.
"TVR has a great heritage as a British sports car manufacturer," said David Pearson. "We’re delighted that they have recognised the many benefits of NXT technology in-vehicle and are moving to include NXT AFRs in their 2004 production vehicles. It is a great endorsement of our technology and proves that it is market ready.”
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