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Pioneer Unveils SPHERA, First Aftermarket CarPlay Receiver With Dolby Atmos

The receiver targets existing cars by using four-channel processing with automatic tuning to deliver spatial playback through standard speakers.

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With this receiver, you can bring the magic of Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio to almost any car through CarPlay.
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Overview

  • Announced at CES 2026, SPHERA is slated to ship in spring 2026 with pricing starting at $1,300.
  • The unit enables Dolby Atmos playback within Apple CarPlay without adding height speakers by leveraging an optimized four-channel setup.
  • Pioneer’s PURE Autotuning adjusts time alignment, frequency response, and channel levels to place listeners at an acoustic center position.
  • Hardware features include a 10.1-inch HD capacitive touchscreen, split-screen interface, wireless Apple CarPlay, wireless Android Auto, and Bluetooth, plus a Luminous Bar for visual cues.
  • Designed for universal aftermarket installation, SPHERA is positioned to broaden access to in-car spatial audio beyond vehicles with factory Atmos systems.