Sony's First Multi-Channel SA-CD Audio/Video System for the car

Sony has just unveiled its first Super Audio CD–based car audio/video system centering on the new XAV-W1 in-car video head unit. The XAV-W1 has an SA-CD audio format, a 5.1 channel surround sound option, and a 7 inch video screen, supports Dolby® Digital surround sound and dts® Digital Surround Processing playback, JPEG video format, WMA and MP3 audio formats. This system also comes iPod and satellite radio ready and can playback DVD, DVD-R/RW, SA-CD, VCD, CD and CD-R.

Drivers can personalize the XAV-W1 by changing the screen's wallpaper or by changing the sound settings. The XAV-W1 will cost $800 and will be available starting August.