| 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 are 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 are 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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