2005 Acura, Cadillac And Land Rover Models Feature DTS Surround Sound Capability

Acura RL Includes Standard; Range Rover And Cadillac STS Offer Optional Systems With DTS

9-Dec-04

DTS (Digital Theater Systems, Inc.) announces that several new 2005 US car models will offer audio systems that feature DTS 5.1-channel surround sound capability. The 2005 Acura RL will include a DVD-Audio system with DTS multi-channel sound as a standard feature, while Land Rover's 2005 Range Rover and the 2005 Cadillac STS will each offer optional DTS-equipped surround audio system. The 2005 Acura RL will come standard-equipped with an Acura/Bose DVD-Audio system, including DTS capability. Additionally, the 2005 Range Rover will optionally offer a Harman/Kardon rear-seat entertainment system, which can play discrete DTS multi-channel music as well as DTS-encoded DVD-V content. The 2005 Cadillac STS will also feature an optional Bose Studio Surround system, including a six-disc CD/DVD changer with a discrete 5.1-channel DTS decoder.The 2004 Acura TL was the first car in the U.S. to include an OEM car audio system with DTS as standard. Today, most major after-market car audio manufacturers produce systems featuring DTS decoders, including Alpine, Clarion, Eclipse, JVC, Kenwood, Panasonic, Pioneer, Sanyo and Sony.""The car is an ideal environment to experience the enveloping nature of surround sound. For many years, a typical automobile has had four or more speakers, but has only taken advantage of stereo sound,"" said Brian Towne, Vice President, Consumer / Pro Audio Division at DTS. ""The automotive industry recognizes how surround sound enhances the entertainment experience in the car, and we will see more and more manufacturers following Acura, Cadillac and Land Rover?s lead in introducing entertainment systems featuring DTS and surround sound into their new car models."" In addition to playing DTS-encoded DVDs, each of these systems can play more than 100 DTS-encoded surround music titles available through DTS Entertainment, including Stingís Brand New Day, Sheryl Crowís Globe Sessions and The Eagles' Hell Freezes Over. DTS Entertainment titles are also available at many e-tailers and retailers that sell DVDs.