Whether you’re commuting to the office or heading off an epic summer road trip with the family, a great playlist is an essential part of any drive. Whatever you’re listening to, from hip-hop to classical, you’ll gain a new appreciation for your favourite songs and artists thanks to the Klipsch Reference Premiere Audio System in the new INFINITI QX80. As the first full-size luxury SUV equipped with a Klipsch premium audio system, the QX80 provides audiophile-quality sound for every seat in the house and an array of intuitive features designed to create the ultimate listening experience for you and your passengers.

Klipsch is known as one of the world’s foremost names in high-fidelity sound, with more than 75 years of experience in crafting premium speakers and audio equipment. As such, the Klipsch Reference Premiere Audio System in the QX80 Autograph trim features 24 speakers (including a set of headrest-mounted speakers, a pair of titanium tweeters, four High Line roof-mounted speakers, and an 8-inch TriPower subwoofer) plus a 24-channel amplifier, a 1GHz digital signal processor, and 1,200 watts of power. In other words, it has everything you need to create an oasis of crystal-clear sound, whether you’re rocking out to the latest top 40 banger or catching up on your favourite podcasts on your way home from work.

Having a raft of top-shelf components, however, doesn’t necessarily translate into a great listening experience, particularly in a moving vehicle filled with passengers. Fortunately, thanks to the technological wizards at Infiniti and Klipsch, features like DynamicAudioReveal, DJX® 3D Surround, and Individual Audio functionality ensure a concert-quality experience for everyone onboard, from the driver’s seat to the third row. Like a great set of noise-cancelling headphones, DynamicAudioReveal actively adjusts audio equalization to mask background noise, allowing you to hear incredibly detailed sound at highway speeds or on an uneven road surface. Similarly, DJX 3D Surround gives everyone on board an equally refined listening experience by using an algorithm to create immersive sound throughout the cabin. 

Individual Audio, meanwhile, uses those sleek metal-trimmed speakers mounted to the front seat headrests to create a cocoon of individualized sound for the driver and front seat passenger. Individual Audio works by focusing specific audio elements – say, driving directions from your navigation system or a phone call from work – to the driver’s seat without disrupting other passengers’ listening experience. This means you can make a phone call without interrupting your passengers’ music selection, or enjoy your favourite playlist without disturbing kids sleeping in the rear seats. 

With audio controls at your fingertips on dual 14.3-inch touchscreens and seamless connectivity via wireless Apple CarPlay and wireless Android Auto, the QX80’s sound system is designed to put all of your music, playlists, and podcasts within easy reach. Just don’t be surprised if you find yourself looking for excuses to go for a drive.