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How New Cars Are Getting Better Through Sound Engineering
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"The loudest sound you ever hear is the first rattle in a new car."
Fire up the new Ford Shelby Mustang GT500 and you’re greeted with the sort of raucous exhaust note that would make a Harley-Davison owner quiver with delight. Slip inside a Lexus LS460 and it’ll be nearly as quiet as a tomb.
While features like design and performance help define a brand, few things distinguish a product’s character like sound. So, it’s no surprise that manufacturers are putting more effort than effort into managing vehicle sound characteristics.
But, “It’s not just about how loud a car is,” suggests Kara Gordon, who oversaw noise-related work on the 2013 Chevrolet Malibu. “The quality of the sound also matters. And even little things can have a big impact on your perception of a vehicle,” she says, suggesting, “The loudest sound you ever hear is the first rattle in a new car.”
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