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Twenty Thousand Hertz

Car Sounds: Crafting every click, rev, and beep

Feb 21, 2017
15:49

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Quick takeaways

  • Auto makers carefully engineer the sounds of cars to create a specific driving experience, including the thunk of a door to make the car feel more solid and well-built.
  • Automakers use synthetic sound generation technology to shape and amplify engine sounds, considering factors like noise, vibration, and harshness (NVH) to match the engine sound with the vehicle's performance level.

Deep dives

The Importance of Sound in Cars

The sound of a car is carefully engineered to create a specific driving experience. Every sound, even the sound of the door closing, is designed to meet consumer expectations and communicate the quality of the vehicle. The thunk of a door, for instance, can make a car feel more solid and well-built. Car enthusiasts also value the raw sound of the engine and may prefer to listen to the motor while driving. As cars become better insulated, auto makers have started electronically editing and amplifying engine sounds to enhance the driving experience.

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