Quiet Cars
In the summer of 2011, German automotive magazine AUTO BILD conducted a thorough noise study. Out of the vehicles tested, they concluded which were the top 30 quietest and noisiest vehicles respectively in terms of the noise level inside the cabin of the car. Read the full list of the
Quiet Cars
In the summer of 2011, German automotive magazine AUTO BILD conducted a thorough noise study. Out of the vehicles tested, they concluded which were the top 30 quietest and noisiest vehicles respectively in terms of the noise level inside the cabin of the car. Bear in mind that a decibel
Quiet Cars
Looking at the premiumness of the brand image, most people would choose a Mercedes, Audi or BMW over a Volkswagen anytime. VW just doesn't ring that well when considering luxury makes. But if you are in the market for a large prestige vehicle that is very quiet, and
Acoustic Solutions
If you aren't driving a Lexus LS 600h - the world's quietest passenger car - you will be happy to know that there is actually something you can do, which has the potential of drastically reducing the cabin noise in your car. It's called
Industrial Design
We just explored the numerous measures Lexus has taken in order to make Lexus LS 600h - the world's quietest vehicle - a reality. In order to further reduce road noise, Lexus has also innovated in the area of the wheels. The result of that effort is noise-reduction
Quiet Cars
Automotive tests of the cabin/interior noise level when driving at different speeds seem to all conclude a clear winner. A winner that distances itself from the rest when it comes to offering a quiet car. I am talking about the Lexus flagship model LS 600h. Clearly, putting together a
Quiet Cars
Road noise transmitted from the tires represents a significant source of noise inside the cabin of a car. A lot of car owners, not happy with the way it sounds when driving, are experimenting with different wheel sizes, tire dimensions, tire makes/models and tire pressure in order to shave
Quiet Cars
Law enforcement agents use thermal imaging to track down bad guys in hiding. For about a year now, US car manufacturer Ford has been pioneering similar technologies to identify and eliminate air leakage from vehicle cabins to achieve more effective soundproofing, resulting in improved interior quietness. William Dedecker, Ford'
Noise Pollution
What is the cost of experiencing a quiet driving experience? That question was posed when Swedish automotive magazine Vi Bilägare conducted a thorough measurement of the noise level at different speeds in 35 different passenger cars. When speaking of noise inside the cabin of the car, there are three main
Quiet Cars
If you are a first-time visitor, I would like to wish you welcome to Elevating Sound - a site dedicated to the world of sound. This is the first post in Elevating Sound's newly launched Quiet Cars section - a section that will be dedicated to covering the