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Panasonic and Klipsch Announce Collaboration to Bring Audiophile-Quality, High Performance Audio into Your CarLAS VEGAS, Jan. 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Panasonic and Klipsch®, a tech-driven audio company, announced an exclusive collaboration to deliver the revered "Klipsch Sound" and audiophile-quality performances to the in-vehicle experience at the CES trade show in Las Vegas. The collaboration with Panasonic marks Klipsch's entry into the automotive audio industry. The Indianapolis-based company has been providing high-performance speakers, headphones, sound systems and other entertainment products in the United States for more than 70 years. Panasonic is the leading supplier of automotive infotainment and connectivity solutions. "Over my 26 years with Klipsch, I have repeatedly been asked 'when will Klipsch enter the car audio business?' My response has always been the same: when the right partner comes along," said Paul Jacobs, president and CEO of Klipsch Group, Inc. "We wanted our automotive partner to share our values and commitment to high performance audio and the customer experience. We believe we bring something very special to the automotive audio industry, and we look forward to what this collaboration with Panasonic will deliver." Klipsch® is the newest addition to the Panasonic line of distinct premium automotive audio brands engineered specifically for automakers. Along with the studio-quality that Panasonic's ELS Studio 3D® brand provides, plus the emotion of a live performance the Fender® branded systems create, Klipsch is the audiophile-quality inclusion in a selection of premium audio brands that automakers can readily adapt into their platforms. Fender® is the premium audio brand of choice on select Nissan and Volkswagen models and Acura launched ELS Studio across the maker's luxury line-up starting in 2003 and the all-new ELS STUDIO 3D® in 2018. Within the first year, Business Insider nmed ELS Studio 3D® the 2018 Car Audio System of the Year. Offering a diverse portfolio of end-to-end mobility solutions, Panasonic works with the world's leading vehicle makers, start-ups and new entrants to help define the future of transportation. Together Panasonic Automotive and Klipsch technically and artfully engineer the brand's signature sound of realism into a vehicle. "Klipsch® is legendary in creating emotional listening experiences and their uncompromising commitment to excellence make them a natural collaboration partner for Panasonic," said Scott Kirchner, president, Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America. "We couldn't be happier to welcome Klipsch to the auto industry, and to combine their commitment to creating incredible listening experiences with our automotive engineering know-how to deliver truly moving audio experiences." About Klipsch® Audio Klipsch®, Klipschorn®, and Keepers of the Sound® are registered trademarks of Klipsch Group, Inc., registered in the U.S. and other countries. Klipsch Group, Inc. is a VOXX International Company (NASDAQ: VOXX). About Panasonic Automotive Systems Company of America About Panasonic Corporation of North America View original content to download multimedia:http://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/panasonic-and-klipsch-announce-collaboration-to-bring-audiophile-quality-high-performance-audio-into-your-car-300981525.html SOURCE Panasonic Corporation of North America |