The 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro is a great product for those who want to show off their expensive taste in equipment . This soundbar is not designed for people who prefer their equipment to be hidden and out of sight. And it not only bears the Porsche logo, but fully embodies the company's brand.
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Even though you may not be interested in fast cars or track racing, the sound of an expensive sports car revving up is impressive and potentially terrifying. The Porsche 992 GT3's deafening roar comes from a highly tuned engine, which is mated to an exhaust that intentionally makes the engine noise louder.
The 992 GT3's exhaust system is hidden behind the car's rear bumper, usually only visible to those willing to take a look underneath the vehicle. Porsche Design, a subsidiary of the automaker focused on translating the company's aesthetic into consumer goods, has put the 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro's exhaust in the spotlight.
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Unfortunately, the soundbar's welded metal construction and polished chrome exhausts are just for show. While it would be exciting to have all that sound coming through a $12,000 soundbar, it wouldn't produce high-end audio quality.
The 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro's 300-watt speaker array, which delivers a 2.1.2 Dolby Atmos virtual surround sound experience, is hidden behind a mesh screen and just above the exhaust material. Two speakers face directly at the listener, while two additional speakers project the signal towards the ceiling. The sound reflects off the ceiling and returns downwards towards the listener, creating a more spatial effect. While not as efficient, a soundbar is much easier to install and sometimes cheaper. In this case, however, that's not the case.
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The 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro not only has 4K-compatible HDMI ports and Bluetooth support , so it can be used as a wireless speaker, but it also supports Spotify Connect, Apple AirPlay 2, and Chromecast . Plus, it can be connected to other Porsche Design soundbars for multi-room audio streaming. Only 500 units will be produced, so if you want one, you'll need to pre-order it now via the Porsche Design website. Unfortunately, it won't be available until January 1st, so if Santa was planning on putting one under your tree on Christmas morning, he might have to look for a different gift idea!
