Alpine x Devialet: A New Era of In-Car Sound Immersion
News / 25.06.25
When two icons of French innovation unite, the result is more than collaboration - it’s transformation. Alpine, the legendary performance brand, and Devialet, the audio pioneer known for redefining sound fidelity, have partnered to push the boundaries of the in-car experience.
This visionary partnership comes to life in Alpine’s latest all-electric models - the A390 Sport Fastback and the A290 Urban Compact - each equipped with Devialet’s cutting-edge acoustic technology. The result? A driving experience that doesn’t just move you - it surrounds you.
A390: Pure Sound. Pure Drive.
The Alpine A390 marks a bold step forward - Alpine’s first electric Sport Fastback, built to perform with elegance and efficiency. To match its progressive design and dynamic performance, Devialet has crafted a bespoke audio system that transforms the car’s cabin into a space of high-fidelity immersion.
Devialet XtremSound Audio System
At the heart of the A390’s sound system is Devialet Xtremsound, an audio architecture that delivers powerful, precise, and deeply immersive sound.
- 13 strategically positioned speakers
- 4 woofers + 1 subwoofer powered by SAM
- Optimised for maximum acoustic impact
Patented Technologies Inside
Devialet brings its most advanced innovations to the road:
- SAM (Speaker Active Matching): Ensures each driver and subwoofer delivers sound that’s pure, distortion-free, and deeply resonant.
- SPACE: Upmixes audio to create a multi-dimensional soundstage, placing every listener at the centre of the action
Five Immersive Audio Modes
To personalise the journey, passengers can choose from five adaptive listening modes:
- Fidelity: Hear every detail with absolute precision
- Dynamic: Emphasise the full range of bass and treble
- Speech: Optimise for podcasts and spoken content
- Heavy: Deliver bold, powerful bass
- Space: Experience true surround sound immersion
Design Meets Sound
The integration of Devialet’s system in the A390 is not only about performance - it’s about harmony. From the sleek custom-designed speaker grilles to he acoustic balance of the cabin, every component reflects Alpine’s vision of lightness and performance fused with Devialet’s dedication to sonic precision.
A290: Urban Electric, Electrifying Sound
The Alpine A290, Alpine’s first electric urban vehicle, is compact, agile, and sport-infused. Created for dynamic everyday use, it brings together practicality with the brand’s performance spirit, and Devialet was there to complete the picture.
With a custom audio system inspired by the A290’s design ethos, Devialet delivers a sound experience as exhilarating as the ride itself. The same core technologies - SAM and SPACE - ensure immersive acoustics whether you’re cruising through the city or carving up tight corners.
Alpine and Devialet represent the very best of French engineering and design. Their shared obsession with performance, purity, and innovation has resulted in a new driving experience - one where sound and motion are perfectly in sync.
Whether you’re choosing the versatile A290 or the electrifying A390, you’re not just stepping into a car - you’re stepping into an audio performance engineered to move you.