What brand is the sound system in the Volvo S90?
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Harman Kardon is the sound system brand for the Volvo S90. Harman/Kardon is a division of Harman International Industries (NYSE: HAR), specializing in the production of home and automotive audio systems. Founded in 1953 and headquartered in Woodbury, New York, USA, Harman/Kardon is part of the Harman group, which also includes brands such as JBL, AKG, and Infinity. The company played a pivotal role in establishing the high-fidelity audio industry. Their first product was an FM tuner, and within a year of founding, Harman/Kardon released the world's first true high-fidelity receiver, the Festival D1000. This mono device targeted non-technical consumers while incorporating many features now common in audio systems, such as integrating a tuner, component controls, and an amplifier into a single unit. In 1958, Harman/Kardon introduced the world's first stereo receiver, the Festival TA230, again aimed at non-technical users to promote wider adoption of high-fidelity audio. Today, Harman/Kardon serves as the primary audio supplier for automakers like BMW, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, and Saab, as well as for Toshiba laptops. The Volvo S90 measures 5090x1879x1450mm with a wheelbase of 3061mm. Under the hood, it is powered by a 2.0T turbocharged engine. The B5 variant incorporates a 48V mild hybrid system, paired with an 8-speed automatic transmission. It delivers a maximum power output of 250 horsepower and reaches peak torque of 350 Nm at just 1800 rpm. The car accelerates from 0-100 km/h in 7.2 seconds and has a combined fuel consumption of 6.6L/100km.
