Sonus Faber has announced the integration of its award-winning sound system in Maserati’s new GranTurismo vehicle for 2024. The system is offered in both 100% electric and internal combustion engine versions.
Building on the sound integration partnership for the Maserati MC20 Super Sports Car and the Grecale fleet, Sonus Faber and Maserati have teamed again to provide the best possible audio experience for the new GranTurismo.
As with the previous vehicles they have partnered on, an all-around optimal sonic experience is guaranteed through the iconic signature sound of the Maserati engine and the immersive natural sound of Sonus faber loudspeakers.
We took the 2023 Maserati Grecale Trofeo on a road trip through the Italian countryside which you can experience here.
The GranTurismo
The GranTurismo is made in Italy and epitomizes Italian luxury performance, a concept shared by Sonus faber and Maserati as the backbone of their partnership. Thanks to the studies that Maserati and Sonus faber did for the car cabin, the GranTurismo offers a natural surround sound experience, even in the electric version. More details on the GranTurismo vehicle features.
The Sonus Faber Systems
To provide customers with the best audio entertainment choice, two Sonus Faber system options are offered for the GranTurismo:
- The Premium (offered as standard in every GT)
- High Premium (optional)
Maintaining the famous Italian craftsmanship of Sonus faber, the final voicing of the audio system is adjusted by ear, ensuring a consistently emotional and quality listening experience for customers in alignment with the brand’s performance standard.
“Natural Sound” is obtained by optimizing the phase and amplitude alignment between the midrange and the tweeter. The live performance experience is designed to enable the Maserati GrandTurismo owner to experience a new level of Sound within a totally silent cabin.
From Mario Passarelli – Head of Maserati R&D: “I’m confident that thanks to the hard work done in collaboration with the Maserati team, all the GranTurismo customers will have a truly live performance experience with our distinctive Natural Sound.”
What both Sonus Faber Audio Systems Share
- Design and Manufacturing: Sonus Faber
- Sonus Faber App: A comprehensive app that provides a control for the system as well as content access.
- Amplifiers: The dynamic range of each system is delivered by a high-power Class-D Dual DSP amplifier with an oversized power supply.
- Speakers: Silk dome tweeters and paper cone midranges are used that are designed to deliver smooth frequency response and detailed sound stage. Each speaker driver is individually amplified.
- Natural Sound: Sonus Faber’s “Natura Sound” is delivered via the application of key technologies, as well as optimizing the phase and amplitude alignment between the midrange and tweeter. in line with Sonus Faber’s design philosophy found in its legendary home loudspeakers.
- Premium Grid: Steel speaker covers implemented in a transparent grid pattern to further support optimal sound quality.
Premium Audio System Highlights
- Standard: The stock sound system for every new GranTurismo
- Specific Tunings: AMATI (full and balanced sound perception enhanced in the bass frequencies) and GUARNERI (precise soundstage, great openness, and outstanding clarity)
- 2D Surround: Dedicated Spatial Sound with 2D Surround
- Amplifier: 860 W, Double DSP Class D (each speaker driver is individually powered).
- Front Speakers: 2 Tweeter Premium x 45 W, 3 Midrange Premium x 60 W, 2 Woofer Premium x 60 W
- Rear Speakers: 2 Tweeter Premium x 45 W, 2 Midrange Premium x 45 W
- Surround Speakers: 2 Surround Midrange Premium x 45 W
- Subwoofer: 1 x 200 W
High Premium Audio System Highlights
- Optional: Step up from the Premium system
- Specific Tuning: REFERENCE and EX3MA
- 3D Surround: Dedicated Spatial Sound with 3D Surround
- Amplifier: 1195 Watts Double DSP Class D (each speaker driver is individually powered).
- Front Speakers: 3 Tweeter High Premium x 45 W, 3 Midrange High Premium x 60 W, 2 Height Midrange High Premium x 45 W, 2 Woofer High Premium x 100 W
- Rear Sepakers: 2 Tweeter High Premium x 45 W, 2 Midrange High Premium x 60 W
- Surround Speakers: 2 Tweeter High Premium x 45 W, 2 Midrange High Premium x 45 W
- Subwoofer: 1 x 200 W (includes separate subwoofer control)
- Ambient Light
Availability
To see the 2024 Maserati GranTurismo and listen to the Sonus Faber systems, contact your local authorized Maserati Dealer.
Tip: The starting price for GranTurismo is reportedly $176,000.
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