Bose Studio Surround Sound System Announced as Featured Audio System in All-New 2006 Infiniti M Sedan

SAN FRANCISCO--June 11, 2004--Infiniti, the luxury division of Nissan North America today announced that an advanced Bose(R) Studio Surround(TM) sound system with 5.1 channel decoding and 14 speakers has been selected as the featured premium audio system in the new 2006 Infiniti M sedan. The all-new Infiniti M, which was previewed as the M45 Concept at the New York International Auto Show in April, goes on sale in North America in spring 2005.

"As Infiniti's latest expression of power, refinement, technology and style, the Infiniti M is the ideal showcase for Bose's new multi-channel audio engineering technology," said Mark Igo, vice president and general manager, Infiniti Division. "It is the perfect match for the new Infiniti M's highly personalized, enriching interior atmosphere -- which is designed to engage the senses in new and invigorating ways."

The premium Bose Infiniti M system includes 14-speaker 5.1-channel decoding with two Personal(R) surround speakers mounted in each front seat and is designed to take full advantage of the latest surround sound recordings. Whereas a typical stereo sound system delivers only two channels of sound, the 5.1-channel format makes use of six separate channels (five discrete channels of sound plus a separate channel for bass).

For application in the Infiniti M, Bose proprietary SurroundStage(TM) signal processing circuitry ensures a balanced, accurate surround sound experience throughout the interior. Personal(R) surround speakers in each front seat enhance the experience by delivering better balanced and more defined left and right surround sound.

The Studio Surround(TM) sound system in the Infiniti M supports a broad range of surround playback options, giving owners a wider choice of disc formats that can be played through the system. In addition, Bose Centerpoint(TM) signal processing circuitry automatically processes stereo recordings to five independent channels, delivering a multi-channel surround experience even from conventional stereo CDs.

The advanced Bose system also includes a Bose digital amplifier with TrueSpace(TM) and SurroundStage(TM) signal processing circuitry, AudioPilot(R) noise compensation technology and 12 channels of custom equalization. The system's 14 speakers include 1-inch speakers in each upper door, a 3-inch Twiddler(TM) mid/high-range centerfill speaker in the middle of the instrument panel, a pair of 2-inch Twiddler speakers in each front seatback, 6.5-inch high-performance neodymium speakers in each front and rear door, 3-inch Twiddler mid/high-range speakers on each side of the rear deck, a 10-inch Nd(R) woofer mounted on the rear shelf and an AudioPilot system microphone mounted in the overhead console.

"This is the finest audio system ever created for an Infiniti vehicle, with sound performance every bit the equal of the car's sensational driving performance," said Igo.

The 2006 Infiniti M will be offered in several models and will feature a choice of an available 4.5-liter V8 or 3.5-liter V6. In addition to the Bose audio systems, the Infiniti M interior will feature an array of driver and passenger-oriented technology features, including the Infiniti Intelligent Key system, Infiniti Navigation System with voice-activated destination entry, HVAC/audio and Bluetooth wireless connectivity, RearView monitor and Intelligent Cruise Control.

Bose, which has been supplying audio systems for Infiniti vehicles from the luxury brand's launch in 1989, will make two systems available for the Infiniti M: the Studio Surround sound system and a 2-channel premium stereo system with digital amplifier and 8-speakers that also provides an exceptional level of clarity and authentic sound reproduction.

The announcement came during the Nissan 360 news media event, a three-week program in San Francisco featuring the automaker's current and future worldwide product and business plans. Also at the event, close to 500 reporters had the opportunity to drive nearly 70 Nissan and Infiniti vehicles to familiarize themselves with the breadth of Nissan's global product lineup.