Porsche put a high-end exhaust on a $12,000 soundbar
In a nutshell: German studio Porsche Design is now accepting pre-orders for a limited-edition 911-inspired soundbar that will set you back $12,000. The 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro – Ltd. is a virtual 2.1.2 surround sound system offering 300 watts of system power. It offers 4K-capable HDMI ports and Bluetooth 5.0 wireless connectivity, and is compatible with Dolby Atmos and DTS-HD as well as Apple AirPlay 2 and Google Chromecast for streaming.
The soundbar can also connect to other Porsche Design products for multi-channel streaming. There is also an exhaust system attached to the front of the soundbar. Wait what?
The most notable feature here is undoubtedly the exhaust. Porsche Design placed a real exhaust system from the original Porsche 992 GT3 on the front of the soundbar. Impressive as it may sound to Porsche and car enthusiasts in general, the exhaust is purely cosmetic as the sound from the bar does not come through the pipes. Sorry, you can’t have your cake and eat it too.
It’s as much a work of art or a conversation starter as it is a working speaker system.
The configuration measures 1,500 mm x 460 mm x 500 mm (approximately 59 in x 18.1 in x 19.7 in) and weighs 65 kg (143.3 lb). Porsche Design said it can be hung on the wall or placed on the supplied base.
Porsche Design is the German automaker’s subsidiary that handles licensing for consumer goods and accessories. You’ve no doubt seen them collaborate with well-known tech brands like Acer, AOC, Garmin, and Huawei, among others.
The Porsche Design 911 Soundbar 2.0 Pro virtual surround sound system – Ltd. 2.1.2 is available for pre-order as of writing for $12,000. Only 500 examples are produced in a silver and black color scheme. Expect it to ship on January 1, 2023.
