Bowers & Wilkins supply sound system to fastest production Jaguar XKR-S

March 6, 2008; Bowers & Wilkins, the British loudspeaker company with an unsurpassed performance reputation is behind the exclusive Jaguar XKR-S sound system. Fitted as standard to the limited run of 200 cars, the system follows the highly-acclaimed Bowers & Wilkins audio offerings in the Jaguar XF and Jaguar XKR Portfolio.

The advanced system, specifically designed for the XK, incorporates many technologies cherished by audiophiles and recording professionals alike. Kevlar®, a hallmark of Bowers & Wilkins mid-range speakers is used for the loudspeaker cones. The composition and resins used are a highly-guarded secret, part of a recipe of unique ingredients for delivering unrivalled sound reproduction marked by exceptional clarity and detail.

"It seems fitting that a high-performance vehicle like XKR-S is fitted with the ultimate in high-performance audio to match. Tuned by the acoustic experts that are responsible for our top-of-the-line products in Abbey Road ensures that Jaguar winds up with something goes far beyond 'premium audio,'" says Bowers & Wilkins' head of automotive, Martin Lindsay. "Only this level of expertise can deliver such a truly compelling performance."

The Jaguar XKR-S is a lightweight sports coupe that takes the Jaguar sports car experience to a new level. As the fastest production XK to date, it delivers a combination of high-speed performance, dynamic excellence and crafted luxury that is unique to Jaguar.

About Bowers & Wilkins

Founded in the UK in 1966, Bowers & Wilkins manufactures an award-winning range of loudspeakers. The company is world-renowned for its audio innovations, pioneering the use of Kevlar and diamond in its quest to design the perfect loudspeaker. Bowers & Wilkins' patented Nautilus technology, featured in its top-of-the-line products, won the company the coveted Queen's Award for Innovation in 2005. B&W loudspeaker systems serve as the 'audio reference' in leading recording studios worldwide, including London's Abbey Road. Its Steyning Research Establishment - often described as 'The University of Sound' - is widely regarded as being at the forefront of acoustic innovation.

Bowers & Wilkins is part of B&W Group, Ltd which also owns Classé Audio (a Montreal-based company offering a complementary line of high-performance components including amplifiers, surround processors, AV source components).