#152, Jonathan Pierce of Harman gives good sound advice

The next time you hear the quality of the auto system in your vehicle, it's likely Johnathan Pierce of Harman had something to do with it. Pierce, Senior Manager of Global Experiential R&D for Car Audio at Harman, leads a team of scientist and engineer colleagues. They "apply research and robust measurement techniques to further understand the relationship between an artist's intent and listener preference." A new Harman consumer store in Munich, Germany. In other words, Pierce oversees a Harman team that ensures you get what you pay for when you invest in an expensive sound system. Harman expert helps Cadillac, Lincoln Pierce has most notably has been responsible for the 3D Revel in Lincoln and Cadillac's new AKG system. It replaced Cadillac’s 30-year partnership with Bose. Pierce is our guest on this week's episode of The Weekly Driver Podcast. Co-host James Raia is the sole interviewer this week. Bruce Aldrich, the podcast's co-host and producer is on vacation. **** RELATED CONTENT Five Great Cars For Drive-In Movies During COVID-19 The Weekly Driver Podcast Celebrate 3 Years, Part 1 The Weekly Driver Podcast Celebrates 3 Years, Part 2 **** In a wide-ranging interview, Pierce discusses what makes a premium audio system better than a stock system. He explains why one top-end brand is better than a competitor. And he details when sound system marketing is worthy or overblown public relations. We also talk about what a consumer should listen for while testing an audio system. Ande Pierceshares his favorite songs to test a new system. Harman makes sound sound better Please join me for an informative episode with the renowned automotive audio expert from Harman. It may not exactly be music to your ears, but it's a comprehensive 30 minutes for anyone who appreciates listening to a sound system while driving or as a vehicle passenger. The Weekly Driver Podcast encourages and appreciates feedback from our listeners. Please forward episode links to family, friends and colleagues. And you are welcome to repost links from the podcast to your social media accounts. Support our podcast by shopping on Amazon.com. Please send comments and suggestions for new episodes to James Raia via email: james@jamesraia.com. All podcast episodes are archived on www.theweeklydriver.com/podcast Every episode is also available on your preferred podcast platform: Google Play iTunes Spotify Stitcher iheartradio