Jash Auto Exclusive : Expensive Car Audio System ( $ 300k )

Looking for a top of the line audio system to put in your spacious new SUV? Why not try the world’s most expensive car audio system? Up and coming luxury audio system creators Rogue Acoustics made a splash when they unveiled their premiere car audio system, the RA:1K.

While the RA:1K is highly customizable, the majority of systems will be installed with nine or ten drivers—four tweeters, four mid-range drivers and one or two subwoofers. These will be supported with up to six amplifiers capable of delivering extraordinarily clear sound at equally extraordinary volumes (0.0008% harmonic distortion at 100 watts and a signal-to-noise ratio higher than 115dB). All of these features will ensure that your car stereo will sound better than it ever has.

Additionally, the central amp will include a cellular connection allowing Rogue technicians to remotely tune the system or even disable it if it’s stolen. The system can even diagnose itself and, if necessary, automatically request that a service appointment be scheduled.

The most basic version of the most expensive car audio system can be purchased for $72,000, but a serious audiophile can spend over $300,000 on all the bells and whistles that may be included.

Prior to the unveiling of the Rogue Acoustics Audio System, Critical Mass’ CES5.1 Electrostatic Surround Sound System was the most expensive car audio system available. It was lauded for the twelve relatively small electrostatic speakers included in the system; such speakers are normally quite large. In fact, the system outfitted four seats with independent left, right and center drivers while a single pair of rear speakers and a UL12 subwoofer dominated the back of the car. Only ten of these systems were made and they were priced at $259,000.

Bose - Transforming the Suspension principles from Hydraulic to Electromagnetic

Bose® Suspension Front Module­While there have been enhancements and improvements to both springs and shock absorbers, the basic design of car suspensions has not undergone a sign­ificant evolution over the years. But all of that's about to change with the introduction of a brand-new suspension design conceived by Bose -- the same Bose known for its innovations in acoustic technologies. Some experts are going so far as to say that the Bose suspension is the biggest advance in automobile suspensions since the introduction of an all-independent design.

How does it work? The Bose system uses a linear electromagnetic motor (LEM) at each wheel in lieu of a conventional shock-and-spring setup. Amplifiers provide electricity to the motors in such a way that their power is regenerated with each compression of the system. The main benefit of the motors is that they are not limited by the inertia inherent in conventional fluid-based dampers. As a result, an LEM can extend and compress at a much greater speed, virtually eliminating all vibrations in the passenger cabin. The wheel's motion can be so finely controlled that the body of the car remains level regardless of what's happening at the wheel. The LEM can also counteract the body motion of the car while accelerating, braking and cornering, giving the driver a greater sense of control.

Unfortunately, this paradigm-shifting suspension won't be available until 2009, when it will be offered on one or more high-end luxury cars. Until then, drivers will have to rely on the tried-and-true suspension methods that have smoothed out bumpy rides for centuries.

Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution X - Can EvoX take over the Merc C and the Audi A4

The tenth Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution car has been going around places and one of its future destinations is the Indian automobile market. By next year, Evo X is slated to debut in India, which will be the follow up model of Mitsubishi Motors for its upcoming sport utility vehicle dubbed as Outlander.



Evo X, which will follow the launch of the Mitsubishi Chennai facility-made Mitsubishi SUV, will penetrate the car market by the first quarter of 2009. The initial batch of Lancer Evolution units, however, will be imported, according to the Japanese company. Because the cars will be made outside India, the base price will likely be a bit higher. At present, a standard Evo X sedan is sold for around $30, 000 and a different modification costs about $32, 000 in other markets. The range for that in India rupee is Rs 12 lakh to Rs 13 lakh but since the cars will be imported, the tag price is estimated at Rs 21.70 to Rs 23. lakh.




“We are planning to bring Evo 10 to India through the completely built route (import),” an unnamed Mitsubishi executive said. “This may push the cars’ end cost but the company has no plans to locally build the car yet.”

The Mitsubishi executive also pointed out that whether the four-door Lancer Evolution sedans will be manufactured in India or not will greatly depend on how the Indian market will accept the Japanese car.



When finally released in India, the four-wheel drive Evo X, which is powered by its 300-horsepower capable 4B11T two-liter DOHC engine, is expected to go against counterparts from fellow Japanese companies Honda and Toyota as well as from models of German automakers Volkswagen and Audi. The Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution, which is the latest installment in the popular sports car series, will go bumper to bumper with Honda Accord, Volkswagen Passat, Toyota Camry, and Audi A4, among others, for the Indian car market.