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When they mention the Alpine stereo system and speaker count, they’re talking about the upgraded sound system in the truck."}},{"startTime":1805.5,"endTime":1821.2,"type":"term","title":"Harman Kardon audio system","url":"/glossary/harman-kardon-audio-system","quote":"And the 14.5 inch touch screen 19 speaker Harman Kardon audio system as well. So it's pretty cool.","canonicalId":"term:harman-kardon-audio-system","priority":0.45,"confidence":0.75,"source":"hybrid-fuzzy+gpt-5.4-nano","data":{"explanation":"The Harman Kardon audio system is a premium audio setup branded by Harman Kardon, commonly used in higher-end trims. The host also specifies the number of speakers, which is a quick indicator of audio system complexity and potential output.","simplifiedExplanation":"Harman Kardon is a premium car audio brand. The speaker count they mention is a clue that this version of the truck has a better sound system."}}],"speakers":[{"id":"s1","name":"Bleav","role":"host"},{"id":"s2","name":"Carcast","role":"host"}],"transcripts":[{"url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/ram-s-new-rumble-bee-line-of-street-performance-trucks/transcript.vtt","type":"text/vtt"}]}