I owned a Range Rover with the upgraded Meridian sound system. My lease was ending and I was curious to see what other cars were offering and sound quality is VERY important to me. I’ve tried over 10 SUVs but nothing blow me away more than the Lincoln Aviator (Revel) and the Volvo XC90 (Bower and Wilkins). They are AMAZING for any acoustic songs. I was really disappointed with the Merce
To my ears the best are the Volvo Bowers and Wilkins and the Lexus Mark Levinson systems. Currently in the Volvo, but may end up back in a Lexus if my issues don't get resolved (lots of issues so far). Hyundai Harman Kardon is not up to par, Genesis Lexicon isn't either, Acura ELS 3D was awful, it's why I got rid of my RDX for the Volvo. It's weird, most of these systems are owned by Harman, but they make vastly different systems. In a Volvo and BMW the HK is great. In Hyundai the HK is awful. They own Lexicon too... and Mark Levinson. B&W are one of the few I've found not owned by Harman. Wish they used their good stereos on all cars with HK. Oh, Harman also owns Revel too. But my favs are the Bowers and Wilkins and Mark Levinson systems.
@@anandvarma5565 personal preference I guess. Was not a fan and have never heard a B&O that I liked. My work laptop has B&O speakers. Lol. Test drove several Audi models with B&O. Also every ford with a B&O as well. Didn’t like any of them.
@@ajns746 u can’t compare laptops to car audio- it’s way different. I drive an Audi Q7 with B$O and did test many other stereo systems in different brands nothing like b&o- it’s too loud and clear with 3D surround.
I wish more people reviewed the revel ultima. I just purchased a Lincoln MKX black label, haven’t picked it up yet. I’m excited for the audio the most!
Me too! I'm not sure at 65 I will have the audiophile ears this kid has but in my advanced age I know how to maniuplate the equilizer to compensate for different recordings...:)....ah, kids. they think they know it all right?....:)
You are spot-on with that upper-mid harshness. I hear it (painfully) in my 2023. I'd love a 9-band graphic eq on this thing. Also, with regard to CDs, we're GenX (early to mid-50s), and we have soooooo many CDs, and we still play them in our other vehicle, a 2010. That said, I think our age people are the target market for this, so maybe stick a changer in there somewhere??
I don't know for some reason I feel the Revel sound system sounds much better in the Lincoln Continental than the Aviator. I agree with you it missing something from this car maybe.
I enjoyed the review. I think your song that "put the system to the test" was a muddy engineering job. Earth Wind & Fire's "got to get you into my life" is my test song as I believe it is the best engineered song I have ever heard. As for the disappointment with some of the highs I note you played all this on the factory settings. You may need to adjust settings depending on the quality of the recordings you are playing right?..:) And with the volumes of music available online today why in the world would I care if a CD player wasn't included?
28 speakers is insane. hell, i'm happy with my 11 speaker revel system in my mkz! it's just a bummer the radio volume is limited for some reason, even at max audio. Same with Sirius XM. CD's are so much louder for some reason. Ipod also is bottlenecked for some reason. Not sure why the CD player is so much louder than everything else. Kind of disappointing if you listen to anything but CD's.
Even though some people disagree, sound systems tend to improve after initial use, it's the so called burn-in period. Sometimes it might be 50 hours of listening, sometimes 100 hours. In many cases, the differences are very significant. Do you think this might have an effect in your testing of different automobile audio systems? I can't imagine these testing car systems have been used that much.
Bowers and Wilkins is NOT owned by Harman. AKG, AMX, Arcam, Bang & Olufsen Automotive, Becker, BSS Audio, Crown, dbx, DOD Electronics, DigiTech, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Martin, Revel, Soundcraft and Studer. May have to lemon out my XC60 with Bowers and Wilkins. So far the best two I can find are Mark Levinson and Revel, for my listening tastes. This isn't as good as a B&W or ML, but decent. Test drove a 2022. I don't feel the same amount of power that I do from my B&W. The B&W is the main reason I went with volvo. That and the styling. Too bad the other components of the car are not as good as the stereo. Currently in the shop - day 5, they have no idea what is causing all the issues, and have already replaced everything they can think of... Still lots of issues. Sadly, if I do have to lemon it out, I will probably get another XC60 with B&W and just hope that it isn't a lemon like mine.
Harman owns the Bowers license for car audio From their 2014 contract: E.Bowers wishes to expand its participation in the automotive original equipment manufacturer market (the “OEM Market”). F.Harman has extensive experience and expertise in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling audio and infotainment systems in the OEM Market. G.Bowers and Harman have determined that they can expand opportunities in the OEM Market for both companies through a licensing arrangement that combines the Bowers Technology and the Bowers Marks with Harman’s expertise and experience in the OEM Market. H.Accordingly, Bowers and Harman have agreed that: 1.Bowers will license the Bowers Technology and the Bowers Marks to Harman for use in the OEM Market; 2.Harman will be responsible for designing, manufacturing, marketing and selling audio and infotainment systems bearing the Bowers Marks in the OEM Market; and 3.Bowers will provide technical assistance to Harman. • Audio: HARMAN’s leading brands and cutting-edge audio systems include JBL®, Harman Kardon®, Mark Levinson®, AKG®, Lexicon®, Infinity®, and Revel®. The company also licenses Bowers & Wilkins® and Bang & Olufsen® brands for automotive. All of these brands will greatly enhance the competitiveness of Samsung’s mobile, display, virtual reality and wearable products to deliver a fully differentiated audio and visual experience for customers. HARMAN brands are in more than 25 million cars, and the Bang & Olufsen and the B&O PLAY brands will join HARMAN’s portfolio of car audio brands, including Bowers & Wilkins®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®.
@@ajns746 I didn't say they did, just that Harman owns the Bowers license for car audio and that Harman designs and manufactures the B&W units. I can't tell you how many Volvo B&W owners I've talked to that refused to believe this.
This is this last review I will watch. I’m tired of the amateur quality of the comments. I am sick of hearing “it’s not as crisp as the best”. How about some objective tests, if you are going to judge EQ. Everybody’s ears have a EQ preference although I feel that those who haven’t taken care of their hearing (because of headphones or loud concerts) want over bright sound.
Good points! Everyone does have a preference, myself included. Savage Geese does excellent objective EQ testing on his vids, if you haven't seen them. - Charlie
How many speakers do you want?
Lincoln : Yes!
Cadillac is offering 36 😏
Please review the new 2024 nautilus audio system
I owned a Range Rover with the upgraded Meridian sound system. My lease was ending and I was curious to see what other cars were offering and sound quality is VERY important to me. I’ve tried over 10 SUVs but nothing blow me away more than the Lincoln Aviator (Revel) and the Volvo XC90 (Bower and Wilkins). They are AMAZING for any acoustic songs. I was really disappointed with the Merce
To my ears the best are the Volvo Bowers and Wilkins and the Lexus Mark Levinson systems. Currently in the Volvo, but may end up back in a Lexus if my issues don't get resolved (lots of issues so far). Hyundai Harman Kardon is not up to par, Genesis Lexicon isn't either, Acura ELS 3D was awful, it's why I got rid of my RDX for the Volvo. It's weird, most of these systems are owned by Harman, but they make vastly different systems. In a Volvo and BMW the HK is great. In Hyundai the HK is awful. They own Lexicon too... and Mark Levinson. B&W are one of the few I've found not owned by Harman. Wish they used their good stereos on all cars with HK. Oh, Harman also owns Revel too. But my favs are the Bowers and Wilkins and Mark Levinson systems.
what model did you get?
Nothing come close to bang and olufsen 3D audio especially in Audi Q7
@@anandvarma5565 personal preference I guess. Was not a fan and have never heard a B&O that I liked. My work laptop has B&O speakers. Lol. Test drove several Audi models with B&O. Also every ford with a B&O as well. Didn’t like any of them.
@@ajns746 u can’t compare laptops to car audio- it’s way different. I drive an Audi Q7 with B$O and did test many other stereo systems in different brands nothing like b&o- it’s too loud and clear with 3D surround.
I wish more people reviewed the revel ultima. I just purchased a Lincoln MKX black label, haven’t picked it up yet. I’m excited for the audio the most!
Me too! I'm not sure at 65 I will have the audiophile ears this kid has but in my advanced age I know how to maniuplate the equilizer to compensate for different recordings...:)....ah, kids. they think they know it all right?....:)
@@whatsupwithsteve yeah, you2
@@Tacet137 Why yes I do know it all thank you...:)
Another awesome video!
Thanks!
You are spot-on with that upper-mid harshness. I hear it (painfully) in my 2023. I'd love a 9-band graphic eq on this thing. Also, with regard to CDs, we're GenX (early to mid-50s), and we have soooooo many CDs, and we still play them in our other vehicle, a 2010. That said, I think our age people are the target market for this, so maybe stick a changer in there somewhere??
7:39 almost hit the other Lincoln there haha! Close one and the car had blind spot monitoring too
I love that Thumpy-Bumpy Bass
This is a moving music studio. I LOVE IT
Great video I needed something like that
I don't know for some reason I feel the Revel sound system sounds much better in the Lincoln Continental than the Aviator. I agree with you it missing something from this car maybe.
I enjoyed the review. I think your song that "put the system to the test" was a muddy engineering job. Earth Wind & Fire's "got to get you into my life" is my test song as I believe it is the best engineered song I have ever heard. As for the disappointment with some of the highs I note you played all this on the factory settings. You may need to adjust settings depending on the quality of the recordings you are playing right?..:) And with the volumes of music available online today why in the world would I care if a CD player wasn't included?
Wrong, default is how the engineers wanted it to sound.
28 speakers is insane. hell, i'm happy with my 11 speaker revel system in my mkz! it's just a bummer the radio volume is limited for some reason, even at max audio. Same with Sirius XM. CD's are so much louder for some reason. Ipod also is bottlenecked for some reason. Not sure why the CD player is so much louder than everything else. Kind of disappointing if you listen to anything but CD's.
ford edge titanium with the B&O stereo? since your on fords haha.
We'll put it on the list!
10:07 song?
Redlips by Deoxys Beats | soundcloud.com/deoxysbeats1
Even though some people disagree, sound systems tend to improve after initial use, it's the so called burn-in period. Sometimes it might be 50 hours of listening, sometimes 100 hours. In many cases, the differences are very significant. Do you think this might have an effect in your testing of different automobile audio systems? I can't imagine these testing car systems have been used that much.
This is certainly possible! Most of these cars come to us with less than 4000 miles.
Did the vehicle yank the steering wheel over when you almost went over on that car or did you notice and then yank the wheel?
I think I probably did :P
Was looking forward to this one! Sound a little disappointed? Don't have lincoln in the UK, so badly want one of these (or a Navigator)
I was a tad disappointed, but only because it was so hyped up. It's still a strong system. - Charlie
@@DailyMotor Have you had an opportunity to test the Revel Ultima system in the Lincoln Nautilus/MKX? Would love to see that video.
Hi Bro, I really missed content like that. I mean reliable car audio reviews. Great job.
BTW. Are you planning to do tests of Audi B&O Advanced 3d?
Yup! Just working with Audi right now.
Nothing beats bang and olufsen 3D audio- Cadillacs 36 speaker might be closer to b&o
idk if it's available in the us but could i test the citroen c4 cactus?
How easy would it be to add a sub using oem radio andharnesses/adapter/splitters?
It's is better our h/k???
Any cd player?
thanks very nice review. do you know the total wattage?
Im a bass head. Is this good for me ? If not. What brand is ?
Something with a dedicated subwoofer. The best I've ever heard is probably the Cadillac Escalade AKG
What's the music had been played at (3:30) ?
soundcloud.com/punch-deck/illuminate
Thank you ❤️
Love your videos! How would you tank the car systems you’ve tested so far?
Nvm just saw your comment on the CX-5 video!
what about trying muffin by raven & kreyn? (its a NCS track so it doesn't have copyright)
Do you know if they have an uncompressed lossless version available?
@@DailyMotor i'll take a look
@@DailyMotor i have one in flac, how can i send it to you?
Send us an email at admin@thedailymotor.com
Daily Motor done
Bowers and Wilkins is NOT owned by Harman. AKG, AMX, Arcam, Bang & Olufsen Automotive, Becker, BSS Audio, Crown, dbx, DOD Electronics, DigiTech, Harman Kardon, Infinity, JBL, Lexicon, Mark Levinson, Martin, Revel, Soundcraft and Studer. May have to lemon out my XC60 with Bowers and Wilkins. So far the best two I can find are Mark Levinson and Revel, for my listening tastes. This isn't as good as a B&W or ML, but decent. Test drove a 2022. I don't feel the same amount of power that I do from my B&W. The B&W is the main reason I went with volvo. That and the styling. Too bad the other components of the car are not as good as the stereo. Currently in the shop - day 5, they have no idea what is causing all the issues, and have already replaced everything they can think of... Still lots of issues. Sadly, if I do have to lemon it out, I will probably get another XC60 with B&W and just hope that it isn't a lemon like mine.
Harman owns the Bowers license for car audio
From their 2014 contract:
E.Bowers wishes to expand its participation in the automotive original equipment manufacturer market (the “OEM Market”).
F.Harman has extensive experience and expertise in designing, manufacturing, marketing, and selling audio and infotainment systems in the OEM Market.
G.Bowers and Harman have determined that they can expand opportunities in the OEM Market for both companies through a licensing arrangement that combines the Bowers Technology and the Bowers Marks with Harman’s expertise and experience in the OEM Market.
H.Accordingly, Bowers and Harman have agreed that:
1.Bowers will license the Bowers Technology and the Bowers Marks to Harman for use in the OEM Market;
2.Harman will be responsible for designing, manufacturing, marketing and selling audio and infotainment systems bearing the Bowers Marks in the OEM Market; and
3.Bowers will provide technical assistance to Harman.
• Audio: HARMAN’s leading brands and cutting-edge audio systems include JBL®, Harman Kardon®, Mark Levinson®, AKG®, Lexicon®, Infinity®, and Revel®. The company also licenses Bowers & Wilkins® and Bang & Olufsen® brands for automotive. All of these brands will greatly enhance the competitiveness of Samsung’s mobile, display, virtual reality and wearable products to deliver a fully differentiated audio and visual experience for customers.
HARMAN brands are in more than 25 million cars, and the Bang & Olufsen and the B&O PLAY brands will join HARMAN’s portfolio of car audio brands, including Bowers & Wilkins®, Harman Kardon®, Infinity®, JBL®, Lexicon®, Mark Levinson® and Revel®.
@@citays That's an awful lot of words to agree with what I said, Bowers and Wilkins is not owned by Harman kardon....
@@ajns746 I didn't say they did, just that Harman owns the Bowers license for car audio and that Harman designs and manufactures the B&W units. I can't tell you how many Volvo B&W owners I've talked to that refused to believe this.
Better than the navigatior
george ibrahim it’s not but if you don’t want to spend 100k on a navigator just get this one, the aviator and it’s a pretty nice vehicle too
This guy doesn’t respect soft-close doors 😂😂😂😂
I saw that you almost crashed hahahahah😂 The revel is too good that it distracts you from the road. Anyways good review as always😊
Bit of an overstatement, but yes, we do have to try extra hard to think of everything to say and, you know, drive :P Thanks!
Daily Motor hahaha hope your channel grows so that you can review more amazing cars
Your track choices are not proper to judge sound quality.
he uses the same track for every single car he reviews, so i think it is 😂😂
You should add about 12 more commercials.
Lol, are there too many? TH-cam automatically inserts those
This is this last review I will watch. I’m tired of the amateur quality of the comments. I am sick of hearing “it’s not as crisp as the best”. How about some objective tests, if you are going to judge EQ. Everybody’s ears have a EQ preference although I feel that those who haven’t taken care of their hearing (because of headphones or loud concerts) want over bright sound.
Good points! Everyone does have a preference, myself included. Savage Geese does excellent objective EQ testing on his vids, if you haven't seen them. - Charlie
Be happy for any audio review...they are few and far between, however almost enough to hold me until I take delivery and discover for myself!!!!
It sounds amazing also the 3d mode is even better i really like this car and the audio is great