If you spend as much time selecting your next playlist as you do picking a car, you need a great car audio system. Automakers understand this and have teamed up with some of the biggest names in the audio industry—Bang & Olufsen, Burmester, Bose, and even bespoke systems—to deliver unmatched listening experiences. Here are 22 cars that turn your commute into an acoustic masterpiece.
Rolls-Royce Phantom
If you thought the Phantom was about the starlit ceiling and plush seats, think again. Rolls-Royce collaborated with Bespoke Audio to craft a 1300W, 18-speaker system so precise that the doors themselves act as resonance chambers. With six titanium tweeters, custom-milled grilles, and two powerful subwoofers, the Phantom’s system delivers deep bass and crystal-clear highs. It’s so immersive that you might mistake your backseat for a VIP box at the opera.
Bentley Bentayga
The Bentley Bentayga is for those who want to experience a live orchestra without the hassle of dressing up. The Naim system, crafted specifically for Bentley, offers some of the clearest and most detailed audio in any SUV. It even features eight DSP modes to fine-tune playback for different environments. These systems ensure that whether you’re blasting Beethoven or The Beatles, the Bentayga delivers unparalleled audio fidelity. You’ll hear instruments you didn’t even know existed in your favorite songs.
Mercedes-Maybach S-Class
The Mercedes-Maybach S-Class is a rolling concert hall. Its 4D Burmester system (30 speakers, 1,750 watts) doesn’t just play music. It vibrates the seats so you can feel the bass. Personalized audio zones allow front and rear passengers to enjoy different sound profiles without interference. Developed with Burmester and Mercedes-Benz engineers, this system benefits from extensive tuning inside the Maybach’s ultra-quiet, heavily insulated cabin, maximizing acoustics. Perfect for those who want to feel the beat drop literally.
Audi A8
Bang & Olufsen’s 3D Advanced Sound System in the Audi A8 features 23 speakers and 1,920 watts of crystal-clear sound. In terms of design, the A8 exudes sophistication with its Single frame grille, OLED taillights, and sleek aluminum body. Inside, the minimalist dashboard integrates a dual-touchscreen MMI system with haptic feedback, while Valcona leather seats and ambient lighting enhance luxury. In short, the Audi A8 blends cutting-edge acoustics and aesthetics, making it a sanctuary of sound and style on wheels.
BMW 7 Series
Bowers & Wilkins put diamond tweeters in the BMW 7 Series 36-speaker setup because regular tweeters just wouldn’t be fancy enough. Also, the BMW Interaction Bar, a backlit, touch-sensitive panel stretching across the dashboard, enhances ambiance and functionality. Rear passengers can revel in the 31.3-inch 8K BMW Theatre Screen, complete with Amazon Fire TV and a Bowers & Wilkins sound zone. Every detail reinforces the 7 Series’ mission: to cocoon occupants in lavish comfort while delivering cutting-edge technology.
Lexus LS
The Lexus LS boasts an opulent interior crafted for acoustic perfection. The LS’s interior design complements its sonic excellence with hand-pleated door trim, Kiriko glass accents, and Takumi craftsmanship, ensuring a blend of luxury and functionality. Acoustic glass and extensive soundproofing, like triple-sealed doors, create a cocoon-like environment. The system even adapts to ambient noise, adjusting volume and clarity in real time. These features make the LS a car and a rolling concert hall. And, with 23 speakers and 2,400 watts, it turns your commute into a private jazz club.
Porsche Taycan
The Porsche Taycan boasts an impressive sound system and cutting-edge design, merging luxury with high-performance engineering. The Bose® system includes 14 speakers, a 14-channel amplifier, and 710 watts of power, delivering rich acoustics tailored for the Taycan’s quiet electric cabin. The Burmester® upgrade, however, is a true audiophile’s dream, featuring 21 speakers, a 1,455-watt amplifier, and 3D sound processing, making it one of the best in any EV. It’s so finely tuned that even the sound of silence feels rich and expensive.
Lucid Air
The Lucid Air is a luxury electric sedan that challenges Tesla and traditional high-end automakers. The car’s cabin features a 34-inch floating Glass Cockpit display, a spacious rear seat, and sustainable materials. Lucid’s miniaturized drive units are among the most power-dense in the world. The Air starts at $77,400 for the base Pure model, climbing beyond $250,000 for high-performance versions. It’s like having an audiophile-grade soundstage inside your eco-friendly rocket ship.
Tesla Model S Plaid
The Tesla Model S Plaid doesn’t just dominate with its 1,020 horsepower and 1.99-second 0-60 mph time; it also delivers an audiophile-grade sound system. The 22-speaker Tesla Premium Audio System pumps out 920 watts of immersive sound, complete with active noise cancelation that counteracts road noise. Add over-the-air software updates, a sub-9-second quarter-mile time, and Tesla’s Autopilot/Full Self-Driving tech, and you get a spaceship on wheels that happens to have one of the best factory sound systems available today.
Range Rover SV
With 35 speakers and 1,600 watts, the Range Rover SV’s Meridian Signature Sound system is as smooth as its air suspension. The rear passengers enjoy Executive Class Comfort Plus seating, hot stone massage functions, electrically deployable tray tables, and an 8-inch rear touchscreen controller. Performance matches luxury, with a 4.4L twin-turbo V8 producing 606 horsepower and 553 lb.-ft of torque, launching it from 0-60 mph in 4.3 seconds. Further, standard All-Wheel Steering, electronic air suspension, and Terrain Response 2 make it as capable off-road as it is opulent.
Cadillac Escalade
The Cadillac Escalade boasts one of the most advanced sound systems in the luxury SUV segment, featuring an AKG Studio Reference system with 36 speakers strategically placed for an immersive, concert-like experience. A standard 19-speaker AKG Studio system is also available, delivering crisp highs and deep bass. The system also includes 3D surround sound, headrest-integrated speakers, and studio-quality microphones for in-cabin communication. And if you don’t feel like Beyoncé while riding in one, you’re doing it wrong.
Lincoln Navigator
The Lincoln Navigator glides in style, carrying a 28-speaker Revel Ultima 3D sound system that could make Beethoven shed a tear. Beyond sound, the Navigator also pampers with Perfect Position 30-way adjustable seats with massage, heating, and ventilation, wrapped in Bridge of Weir leather. The 13.2-inch SYNC 4 infotainment system supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, while an ActiveGlide 1.2 hands-free driving system aids highway cruising. Not to mention, the doors even have waveguides to optimize the experience.
Volvo XC90
The Volvo XC90 is a rolling Scandinavian concert hall. The Bowers & Wilkins sound system, with its 1,410 watts and 19 speakers, includes a “Gothenburg Concert Hall” mode, making even traffic jams feel like a night at the symphony (minus the tuxedo). Expect Pilot Assist, lane-keeping wizardry, and crash-avoidance tech that’s a guardian angel on four wheels. Power comes from a range of turbocharged engines, including the Recharge plug-in hybrid with up to 455 horsepower—because who said safe cars can’t be fast?
Maserati MC20
The Maserati MC20 isn’t just about blistering speed. It also lets you blast your favorite tunes with a chef’s kiss sound system. The standard setup comes with a meh six-speaker audio system. Still, true audiophiles will want the optional Sonus Faber High-Premium system, featuring 12 speakers and a 695-watt amplifier, ensuring your V6 symphony isn’t the only music in town. And speaking of that twin-turbo Nettuno engine, it also makes a noise so glorious that you might just forget the speakers exist.
Genesis G90
The Genesis G90 doesn’t just whisper luxury. It blasts it through a 26-speaker Bang & Olufsen sound system. Plus, the seats? Massage, heat, and ventilation. The 12.3-inch infotainment display and a fingerprint scanner make you feel like James Bond while power-closing doors ensure you never have to exert yourself unnecessarily. And if you ever forget you’re driving a rolling palace, the LED ambient lighting and fragrance diffuser remind you that you’ve made it.
Hyundai Ioniq 5
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 doesn’t just look like it time-traveled from the future. It also sounds like it. Its available Bose premium audio system (on SEL and Limited trims) packs a punch with eight strategically placed speakers, including a subwoofer, making your road trip playlists hit just right. But that’s not all. Need to nap? The front seats recline almost flat, and a Vehicle-to-Load (V2L) feature lets you charge your laptop, e-bike, or even another EV. The Ioniq 5 is rolling gadget heaven with enough tech to make your old car feel like a horse-drawn carriage.
Kia EV9
The Kia EV9 doesn’t just drive; it orchestrates a symphony on wheels with its 14-speaker Meridian Premium Sound System. Meridian’s digital signal processing ensures that every note hits just right, whether jamming to rock or relaxing to jazz. And let’s not forget the Intelli-Q feature, which smartly adjusts volume and sound quality based on your speed—so you can rock out without missing a beat, even when you’re zipping down the highway. Even podcasts sound profound in this setup.
Nissan Ariya
The Ariya’s 10-speaker Bose system is specially designed for EVs, optimizing every note for a noiseless ride. This all-electric SUV also boasts a 12.3-inch dual-screen setup because one screen is so last decade. Plus, it’s also got zero-gravity seats (yes, like NASA, but for your butt), an intelligent personal assistant that responds to voice commands (though it won’t laugh at your jokes), and e-Pedal for one-pedal driving that makes stop-and-go traffic slightly less soul-crushing.
Honda Civic Type R
The Honda Civic Type R isn’t just about tire-shredding performance. It also has a 12-speaker Bose premium sound system because even speed demons deserve crisp tunes. This system is custom-tuned for the Civic’s cabin, meaning your music will sound as aggressive as your downshifts. Plus, the 9-inch touchscreen supports wireless Apple CarPlay and Android Auto, so you can blast your “Race Mode” playlist without fumbling with cables. Speaking of race mode, the +R driving mode sharpens throttle response and stiffens suspension while the digital cluster morphs into a track-ready HUD.
Ford F-150 Lightning
The Ford F-150 Lightning is an all-electric powerhouse. The available Bang & Olufsen sound system (optional 8-speaker or 18-speaker Unleashed system) turns this truck into a bass-thumping, ear-tickling machine, perfect for blasting tunes while you charge up. With 563 horsepower and 775 lb.-ft of torque, this beast hits 60 mph in about 4 seconds, making it quicker than some sports cars. The Intelligent Backup Power feature can power your house for up to three days.
Chevrolet Corvette C8
The Chevrolet Corvette C8 sings, thanks to an available 14-speaker Bose Performance Series audio system that turns the cockpit into a dance party on wheels. Standard models get a 10-speaker Bose setup, which is still better than most car stereos but won’t rattle your bones like the upgrade. Speaking of sound, the 6.2L LT2 V8 growls through performance exhaust options that can make Beethoven’s 5th sound like elevator music. Also, want luxury? Heated/ventilated seats, a suede steering wheel, and magnetic ride suspension will do it for you.
Jeep Grand Wagoneer
Jeep brought McIntosh into the Grand Wagoneer. This 1,375-watt beast ensures that every note hits with symphonic precision, whether you’re blasting Beethoven or Biggie. But that’s just the start. The Grand Wagoneer also packs 75 inches of total screen space, including a 12.3-inch digital gauge cluster, a 12-inch central touchscreen, and even a 10.25-inch passenger screen, presumably so your copilot can Google “Why am I not rich enough for this?” It’s a rolling five-star suite with horsepower. Luxury, thy name is Jeep.
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