In response to customer demand, Renault identified two priorities for its new range of audio systems: high sound quality and connectivity. New Mégane Hatch and New Mégane Coupé are both available with the ‘Classic’ 60W radio with single CD player, mp3 playback and RCA socket.
For customers looking for a higher quality listening experience, Renault has joined forces with the digital sound processing specialist Arkamys. This partnership has led to the development of the 3D Sound by Arkamys system which is unique on the automotive market and poised to become the Renault core range’s new audio benchmark.

Arkamys’ tailor-developed digital sound processing software incorporated in the radio enables optimized quality sound.

The 3D Sound by Arkamys system features:

• A radio and eight loudspeakers, characteristics.

• Arkamys digital sound processing which delivers three-dimensional sound (spatialization) and superior reproduction tailored to match the specific properties and materials of the cabin

• A total power output of 140W with reduced risk of the sort of saturation and distortion generally associated with listening at high volumes,

• Optimized radio reception thanks to a dual aerial set-up.

Connectivity also takes pride of place on New Renault Mégane thanks to the standard RCA/auxiliary socket located on the centre console which enables occupants to enjoy personal music collections stored on portable players. The Plug & Music option enables the driver to scroll through the functions of portable players (USB key, iPod®, etc.) using the car’s own steering wheel-mounted finger-tip remote controls, with menus and play lists shown remotely on the dashboard display.