2021 POLESTAR 2 HARMAN KARDON 13-SPEAKER SOUND SYSTEM REVIEW

EV Channels Review

The reviewer from Daily Motor provides an in-depth assessment of the 2021 Polestar 2's 13-speaker Harman Kardon audio system. While noting the absence of a Bowers & Wilkins option, the reviewer finds the Harman Kardon system to be of excellent quality, delivering crisp highs and powerful lows across various music genres. The system's adjustability, particularly the nine-band equalizer and the ability to optimize sound for different seating positions, is highly praised. However, the reviewer points out significant drawbacks, including the inability to stream music via USB, the lack of Apple CarPlay and Android Auto (though native Google apps like Maps, Spotify, and Tidal are available), and the sometimes "screwy" nature of the Android Automotive infotainment system. Despite these infotainment and input limitations, the sound quality itself is deemed impressive, earning the system a high subjective rating, though the overall value is questioned when factoring in the vehicle's price.