LAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic and
Klipsch®, a tech-driven audio
company, announced an exclusive collaboration to deliver the
revered "Klipsch Sound" and audiophile-quality performances to the
in-vehicle experience at the CES trade show in Las Vegas.
The collaboration with Panasonic marks Klipsch's entry into the
automotive audio industry. The Indianapolis-based company has been providing
high-performance speakers, headphones, sound systems and other
entertainment products in the United
States for more than 70 years. Panasonic is the leading
supplier of automotive infotainment and connectivity solutions.
"Over my 26 years with Klipsch, I have repeatedly been asked
'when will Klipsch enter the car audio business?' My response has
always been the same: when the right partner comes along," said
Paul Jacobs, president and CEO of
Klipsch Group, Inc. "We wanted our automotive partner to share our
values and commitment to high performance audio and the customer
experience. We believe we bring something very special to the
automotive audio industry, and we look forward to what this
collaboration with Panasonic will deliver."
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Klipsch® is the newest addition to the
Panasonic line of distinct premium automotive audio brands
engineered specifically for automakers. Along with the
studio-quality that Panasonic's ELS Studio
3D® brand provides, plus the emotion of a live
performance the Fender® branded systems create, Klipsch
is the audiophile-quality inclusion in a selection of premium audio
brands that automakers can readily adapt into their platforms.
Fender® is the premium audio brand of choice on select
Nissan and Volkswagen models and Acura launched ELS
Studio across the maker's luxury line-up starting in 2003 and
the all-new ELS STUDIO 3D® in 2018. Within the
first year, Business Insider named ELS Studio 3D® the
2018 Car Audio System of the Year.
Offering a diverse portfolio of end-to-end mobility solutions,
Panasonic works with the world's leading vehicle makers, start-ups
and new entrants to help define the future of transportation.
Together Panasonic Automotive and Klipsch technically and artfully
engineer the brand's signature sound of realism into a vehicle.
"Klipsch® is legendary in creating emotional
listening experiences and their uncompromising commitment to
excellence make them a natural collaboration partner for
Panasonic," said Scott Kirchner,
president, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America. "We
couldn't be happier to welcome Klipsch to the auto industry, and to
combine their commitment to creating incredible listening
experiences with our automotive engineering know-how to deliver
truly moving audio experiences."
About
Klipsch® Audio
In 1946 Paul
W. Klipsch, inventor, acoustics pioneer and maverick, founded
Klipsch Audio with the sole purpose of bringing the power, detail
and emotion of the live music experience into his living room.
Through the use of highly efficient speaker designs, handcrafted
cabinetry and a thirst for real engineering breakthroughs –
Klipsch, the great American loudspeaker company, was born in
Hope, AR. Today, our diverse range
of quality audio products includes speakers and headphones for
almost any consumer and professional application – including
cinema, whole-house, wireless, home theater and portable offerings.
Honoring our founder's legacy, Klipsch continues to be the
legendary high-performance brand of choice for audiophiles and
aficionados around the world. We are the Keepers of the Sound®.
Klipsch®, Klipschorn®, and Keepers of the Sound® are registered
trademarks of Klipsch Group, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. Klipsch Group, Inc. is a VOXX International Company
(NASDAQ: VOXX).
About Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of
America
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America is a
division company of Panasonic Corporation of North America and is a leading global supplier
of automotive infotainment and connectivity system solutions.
Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America acts as the North
American affiliate of Panasonic Corp.'s Automotive Company, which
coordinates global automotive and industrial systems and components
operations. Panasonic Automotive is headquartered in Peachtree City, Georgia, with sales, marketing
and engineering operations in Farmington
Hills, Mich. For more information on Panasonic Automotive,
please visit:
http://us.panasonic.com/automotive.
About Panasonic Corporation of North
America
Newark, NJ-based Panasonic
Corporation of North America is
committed to creating a better life and a better world by enabling
its business-to-business customers through innovations in
Sustainable Energy, Immersive Entertainment, Integrated Supply
Chains and Mobility Solutions. The company is the principal North
American subsidiary of Osaka,
Japan-based Panasonic Corporation. One of Interbrand's Top
100 Best Global Brands of 2018, Panasonic is a leading technology
partner and integrator to businesses, government agencies and
consumers across the region. Learn more about Panasonic's ideas and
innovations at www.na.panasonic.com/us and
@PanasonicUSA on all social media channels.
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