ELS Surround® Premium Audio System: Living up to the Acura standard

Only ELS Surround Premium Audio could live up to the standards set by Acura. That's why it's offered standard in the TL.

ELS Surround is the result of a unique collaboration between Panasonic and Grammy award winning producer Elliot Scheiner. Together they have created the ultimate automotive listening experience.

ELS Surround Premium Audio marks a dramatic shift from standard automotive audio systems where only two channels (left and right) are available. The surround sound system uses eight independent channels to immerse you in sound.

It also features new, high-quality speakers, including extended range tweeters and low distortion mid-range and bass drivers.

Titanium-diaphragm tweeters were selected to reduce distortion, resulting in a clear, transparent sound and stunning vocal realization.

High-performance, Super Dynamic Range (SDR) midrange and mid-bass speakers use double press polyurethane and honeycomb cone construction to lower extraneous noise, saturation and distortion, revealing previously unnoticed audio detail.

A new Super Low Distortion Driver (SLDD) subwoofer allows the system to obtain a deep, powerful bass — while minimizing spurious vibration and rattle. The unit features a rigid SLDD dual-edge structure, lightweight damping cone, and a long-excursion voice coil that creates a quick response and a clear yet aggressive bass sound.

Elliot, in concert with Panasonic engineers, carefully tune the system to maximize the performance of the audio components within the Acura TL. So whether listening to CD, DVD, MP3, or radio, the ELS Surround system provides a remarkably accurate musical experience.

Once you experience true surround sound in an Acura TL, you'll know why ELS Surround can only be described as "Anything But Stereotypical".

ELS Surround Premium Audio System Features:

• 440 watts
• 8-channel digital amplifier.
• 6 disc in-dash CD changer designed to play a myriad of formats, including DVD, CD, and MP3.
• 10 speakers acoustically positioned for crisp, clean sound:
  • One 8 cm Center SDR Speaker
  • Two 4 cm Titanium Dome Tweeters
  • Two 17 cm Front Door SDR Speakers
  • Two 8 cm Rear Door SDR Speakers
  • Two 17 cm Rear Tray SDR Speakers
  • NEW 20 cm SLDD {Super Low Distortion Driver} Subwoofer

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