Spatial sound from Apple Music in electric Mercedes

As the Paris Motor Show opens tomorrow, without any German manufacturer, Mercedes is still taking advantage of the event to make an announcement alongside Apple.

From the spatial sound to the EQE/EQS

WhileApple Music is now available natively in Mercedes vehicles, Apple and the manufacturer announce a new stage in their partnership. Lspatial audio and Dolby Atmos will arrive on several recent modelsequipped with a sound system capable of reproducing the recordings of Cupertino.

The Mercedes-Maybach, the electric EQS ​​and EQS SUV, as well as the very recent EQE but also the S-Class will be the only eligible models. They are not only equipped with the latest MBUX system but also an audio system to reproduce the musical scene way better than a theaterclaims Apple in the press release.

“An experience impossible to explain with words”

Sound quality is hugely important to Apple Music, which is why we’re excited to be working with Mercedes-Benz to make Spatial Audio on Apple Music available natively in the car for the first time.said Oliver Schusser, vice president of Apple Music and Beats. Spatial audio is revolutionizing the way artists create and fans listen to music, and it’s an experience impossible to explain in words; you have to hear it for yourself to appreciate it. With Mercedes-Benz, we now have even more opportunities to deliver fully immersive music to our subscribers around the world.

We join forces to provide our customers with an industry-leading music experience unparalleledsaid Markus Schäfer, chief technology officer of Mercedes-Benz Group AG and member of the board of management. We’re proud that our vehicles are the very first non-Apple devices to feature immersive spatial audio with Dolby Atmos. This seamless experience shows how in-car entertainment can reach exciting new levels by seamlessly integrating hardware and software.

Obviously, a subscription is required to enjoy Apple Music, whether at Mercedes or elsewhere. Apple specifies that its entire catalog is not available with this format but that thousands of songs are already available. There are even playlists like Driving in Spatial Audio or Hip-Hop in Spatial Audio dedicated to this form of listening.

Here is our test of the Mercedes EQS 450+!