![]() ![]() “So we took this prototype car, and we brought it to Detroit,” Poggi said. Before we get to the in-car audio driving impressions, though, I managed to sit down with McIntosh CEO Jeff Poggi for a chat about how this system came to be, and what McIntosh brings to the table. I got to listen to the Grand Wagoneer’s audio system in a controlled environment at the Chicago Auto Show last year, and while wildly impressed, I wanted to wait until I had the chance to listen to it in a finished car while cruising down a highway to make any declarations. This time around, McIntosh is all about impressing luxury buyers in a six-figure Jeep. That car was more about the sound from its rumbling V8. This is McIntosh’s first foray into automotive in a long time, too, as its last full-car system was in the Ford GT of the 2000s. Pairing up with Jeep to put its system in a car that is literally bearing an American flag on its flanks just makes sense. Not only that, but McIntosh is an American company, and its gear is made in America. They’re among the best in the business, and they’ve been at it for over 70 years. If you’re into high-end home audio, you know McIntosh. For me, the new McIntosh system can’t be touched. Some audiophile can perform professional and instrumented testing to determine what's truly the “best.” However, most of us just want a system that sounds as incredible as the price we pay for it. Yes, this article gets the opinion tag, because this is strictly an opinion. And I’ve come to see one sound system as the holy grail of car audio: The McIntosh 23-speaker system in the 2022 Jeep Grand Wagoneer. I don't have that professional ear, but I've had the privilege of listening to the best premium sound systems in the business, and have always been obsessed with high-quality audio, whether in a car, home theater or through headphones. There are folks out there whose job it is to be those audio professionals, and we should listen to them.īut! There are also people like me. Even if my colleagues and I have listened to hundreds (if not thousands) of audio systems over the years, we’re not audio professionals. NO AFFILIATE LINKS, but if you find a great deal on something and want to share use.Evaluating audio systems as a car reviewer is sticky business. Include your Max price point for purchase advice SUGGESTED to help keep things a bit more organized ![]() If someone is being insulting or rude or spamming, please report it so the mods can assist.Įverything you ever wanted to know about acoustical treatments ONEĮverything you ever wanted to know about acoustical treatments TWO If someone is being helpful but you don’t agree, then explain why before you Downvote. If someone is being helpful and you agree with their advice, then Upvote it.(All affiliate sales/links will be removed) Feel free to post links to sales and good deals.If you are looking for advice on sound bars please post to /r/SoundBars.If you just really want a super cheap computer solution (Creative Labs, Altec Lansing, etc.) post to /r/PCSound/.If you have questions regarding Headphones OR IEM's, please post to /r/Headphones or /r/HeadphoneAdvice.If you have a question regarding Bluetooth speakers, please post to /r/Bluetooth_Speakers.A place to ask questions about speakers, amps, DACs, parts, pieces and to show off.While there is no upper price limit, realistically we focus on speakers in the sub $1000 range, with the sweet spot being between $150 to $500.This is a subreddit for all budget minded audiophiles and enthusiasts looking to grow into real speakers and separate components and out of boomboxes, mini systems, portable bluetooth and lifestyle speakers, and PC branded audio solutions. ![]()
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