I sold Macintosh car audio back in the day. We demoed the top of the line clarion and it sounded good. Then the Macintosh head unit sounded 100% better. Then the Macintosh cd changer blew them both away. It had a burr brown dac in it and it sounded unbelievable
When you said you where doing car reviews I was like "oh great" but this is what I'm talking about nobody is going to review a car stereo this extensively.
I saw a car show all million plus cars, a wile ago, the commentator of the video freaks out at one of the cars, he said o. My God it has a Macintosh sound system in it! Mac. Sound good everywhere, and the one in my front room sounds fabulous, no matter where Mac is it’s one of the very BEST there is.🍷🍸🍻🎵♾️
@@therealshanelee they were well worth it. If you had that one now, it would be worth more now than originally priced. Your are always ahead with Mac. 🎵🎵🎵🍷🥂👍
I’ve been testing this segment quite extensively for my next vehicle, and I’ve found the McIntosh to be my fav system to far. The sound staging is phenomenal, and I’ve found it to be slightly better than the 2023 X7 B&W.
@@josephquinto5812 You should listen to the B&W audio system in the 2023 7 series car. It is a completely different audio system than the SUV has. I haven’t heard the Macintosh system before but I think you will be impressed with the Diamond audio system by Bowers and Wilkins.
Just bought a JGC. Comes standard on the Summit. Wow! The sound system is NUTS. BTW, I recommend using a service like Tidal and playing Masters. It's life changing
The only thing I would want in that vehicle, is the McIntosh sound system, Chrysler and Doge are not reliable vehicle, with all dose toy , you will pass more time in the garage, but you will have a good sound system for wend your waiting for a two truck Lol. Good video Shane.
I don't know about their new vehicles but my 2016 Wrangler has been bulletproof. It doesn't have all the electronic stuff the newer ones have so that could be why.
My 2015 Dodge Challenger has been the most dependable car I've ever owned. Nary a blip with the mechanical or electronic systems. Also have a loaded 2022 Gladiator that has worked flawlessly, but I'm selling that and have a Wagoneer on order. The top end version of the Wagoneer (Vs. Grand Wagoneer) has the option for the second tier McIntosh system, and I'm really looking forward to hearing it. FCA or Stellantis vehicles are no less reliable than anything out there these days.
As an owner of the 2023 GWIII, the entire system is completely underwhelming... The speakers are low key chevy stock speakers. 3 equalizer adjustments?? thats all??? no control over the sound. Very disappointed for a $112k truck.
So the featured meters don't have a power output scale in Watts just a -dB scale, what good is that? The dB scale is fine but it should include reference watts with full power output @ 0dB.
🤗🤷♂️ SHANE,JUDGING FROM THE COMMENTS…IT SEAMS YOU SHOULD DO A REVIEW OF ALL THE GREAT SYSTEMS.. AND THROW IN THE TESLA SYSTEM AS WELL…I HAVE HEARD IT IS VERY GOOD AS WELL 🤗😁
@@therealshanelee That's so you - it looks good on you I love Jeep awesome tech I had the previous Cherokee model very luxurious my dog 🐕 loved the rear space with step.
I’m pretty disappointed in the McIntosh stereo in my new grand Cherokee. It’s sounds like it has cheap speakers and fairly underpowered. I was expecting a lot more for the expense of the option.
Jeep x McIntosh is a weird collab to me. Jeep seems like more of a Klipsch partner lol. What's funny is I have a Dirac system in my 13 yr old 5 series.
They're both known as "Made in America" brands. Made sense to me based on the price bracket. I could see the Jeep Renegade having a Klipsch system though 😉
Shane when you can check out the new Acura Type S MDX Advance it has a 25 speaker 22 channel amp system. Lot of car reviewers say best system they have ever heard in a car.
Your review was excellent non biased and thorough, your delivery smooth, thank you. So this is a separate thought , more for Macintosh folk, Macintosh in Jeep? Given Jeeps (I could pretty it up and say not “Jeep, but Grand, Whatever”, I’m trying to stretch to find a more gental comparison than Macintosh in Jeep is like a Rolls Royce jet engine placed in a Vega or Edsel? Why? I mean, am I alone in this thinking? It’s Jeeps maintenance record, is the pathology. Again, a most excellent review, be nice if Mac would make auto stereos for many autos (Not all, lol) to buy separately. Ok enough out of me.
I love these new videos, but what the heck is that annoying 10KHz chiming noise at the 7:30 mark? It's probably just the background music. Who else heard it?
Too bad this brand didn't team up with Lexus. Instead they team up with one of the worst mass produced vehicles on the road. I get why they did it. Way more chryslers on the road than Lexus. But they could have also put them in the nicer Toyotas as well. Shame. Good audio. Horrible vehicles.
Having driven three or four jeeps in my lifetime I can say they have some of the worst build quality imaginable so for them to get the highest end or one of the top audio companies is pretty hilarious.
This channel has seemed to shifted into things that cost a lot of money, I dont care about how much it cost or how much cooler I will seem if i own it, just looking for good av talks sooo... bye bye
@@therealshanelee it just seems slick rick sleazy, trip and fall, have some fun with yourself, basically don't make yourself seem so concerned with image, I guess this style just isn't for me, i grew out of fast cars, beer, and flavored wings a few years ago, hopefully you'll get some grey soon and realize that you can't buy hapiness
Michael Jackson had an actual Macintosh car audio system in his 500 SEL Mercedes.
Where did the kids sit?
I’m running Mc amps now, without a doubt worth every penny
Ali had a turntable.
Subaru had McIntosh stereo systems, back in the day.
I love the ELS system in my Acura, but I'm low key jealous the wagoneer gets a macintosh system. You should definitely do more of these reviews
Agreed my Acura is shockingly good.
@@runany1 right! It was basically why I went with the rdx in the first place. Sounds much better than the $3000 system I made in my last car
I had a TL and totally agree!
In answer to your “rhetorical” question who still buys CDs, I do and I am disappointed that most vehicles today lack CD players.
I sold Macintosh car audio back in the day. We demoed the top of the line clarion and it sounded good. Then the Macintosh head unit sounded 100% better. Then the Macintosh cd changer blew them both away. It had a burr brown dac in it and it sounded unbelievable
I had a Subaru with a factory McIntosh system, loved McIntosh ever since
Clarion best EQ’s when I was beginning to drive 1980’s
I drive them all the time love the sound system it hits hard asf
When you said you where doing car reviews I was like "oh great" but this is what I'm talking about nobody is going to review a car stereo this extensively.
I saw a car show all million plus cars, a wile ago, the commentator of the video freaks out at one of the cars, he said o. My God it has a Macintosh sound system in it!
Mac. Sound good everywhere, and the one in my front room sounds fabulous, no matter where Mac is it’s one of the very BEST there is.🍷🍸🍻🎵♾️
They used to make aftermarket car audio amps. Still cost a small fortune used on eBay.
@@therealshanelee they were well worth it. If you had that one now, it would be worth more now than originally priced.
Your are always ahead with Mac. 🎵🎵🎵🍷🥂👍
A multitasking masterpiece 😮
B&O in my wife’s 7 series has studio selection and it is crazy! I’m curious hear what this McIntosh sounds like
I’ve been testing this segment quite extensively for my next vehicle, and I’ve found the McIntosh to be my fav system to far. The sound staging is phenomenal, and I’ve found it to be slightly better than the 2023 X7 B&W.
@@josephquinto5812 You should listen to the B&W audio system in the 2023 7 series car. It is a completely different audio system than the SUV has. I haven’t heard the Macintosh system before but I think you will be impressed with the Diamond audio system by Bowers and Wilkins.
Phenomenal. I don't know about this system but, I can't imagine Macintosh compromising.
Just bought a JGC. Comes standard on the Summit. Wow! The sound system is NUTS. BTW, I recommend using a service like Tidal and playing Masters. It's life changing
Congrats. It's a great vehicle.
Once you have had Mac you never go back.
Amen!!
I have this system on my 2021 cherokee. It really is amazing..
The only thing I would want in that vehicle, is the McIntosh sound system, Chrysler and Doge are not reliable vehicle, with all dose toy , you will pass more time in the garage, but you will have a good sound system for wend your waiting for a two truck Lol. Good video Shane.
I don't know about their new vehicles but my 2016 Wrangler has been bulletproof. It doesn't have all the electronic stuff the newer ones have so that could be why.
@@therealshanelee Wranglers are always relatively reliable. It’s the other vehicles that usually pose issues.
My 2015 Dodge Challenger has been the most dependable car I've ever owned. Nary a blip with the mechanical or electronic systems. Also have a loaded 2022 Gladiator that has worked flawlessly, but I'm selling that and have a Wagoneer on order. The top end version of the Wagoneer (Vs. Grand Wagoneer) has the option for the second tier McIntosh system, and I'm really looking forward to hearing it. FCA or Stellantis vehicles are no less reliable than anything out there these days.
Shame on McIntosh for pimping out their brand on this atrocity.
Loved this review and hope you do more vehicles using your knowledge!!!
Thanks!
You were the first person I've heard of that adjusts the sound slightly to the right side like I do to balance out the sound stage.
As an owner of the 2023 GWIII, the entire system is completely underwhelming... The speakers are low key chevy stock speakers. 3 equalizer adjustments?? thats all??? no control over the sound. Very disappointed for a $112k truck.
So the featured meters don't have a power output scale in Watts just a -dB scale, what good is that? The dB scale is fine but it should include reference watts with full power output @ 0dB.
The Naim Audio Stereo in the Bentley Flying Spur is the new Holy Grail of Stereo Systems
Sweet interface - I’m impressed
🤗🤷♂️ SHANE,JUDGING FROM THE COMMENTS…IT SEAMS YOU SHOULD DO A REVIEW OF ALL THE GREAT SYSTEMS.. AND THROW IN THE TESLA SYSTEM AS WELL…I HAVE HEARD IT IS VERY GOOD AS WELL 🤗😁
That'd be fun.
@@therealshanelee 🤗HOPE YOU CAN MAKE IT HAPPEN 😎💚💚💚
Shane you should do the 19 speaker B&O in the A5. It’s only 750 watts but it’s much cheaper.
Wouldn't mind giving that a listen.
@@therealshanelee That's so you - it looks good on you I love Jeep awesome tech I had the previous Cherokee model very luxurious my dog 🐕 loved the rear space with step.
@@Cybertron-cs7sk I wouldn't turn it down if they gave it to me 😁
Very nice the massage features are on all seats ?
Just front.
there is no metion regarding amp topology, speaker materials, etc..
Nice review very informative. How about a Mark Levinson Lexus review?
Interesting they put 6x9 in the doors… maybe that is standard now? I usually think of 6x9’s as rear speakers
I’m pretty disappointed in the McIntosh stereo in my new grand Cherokee. It’s sounds like it has cheap speakers and fairly underpowered. I was expecting a lot more for the expense of the option.
You should check out true new Escalade sound system I’ve heard it beats them all
Interesting. Who makes it?
@@therealshanelee
Bose lol
Bose and Jeep, now that’s a better match, lol
B&O in my BMW will smoke this system!
Beautiful car.
Shane did u see Avatar rerelease?
Yep
1,375 watts? For one sub? In a car?
The entire audio system.
I’ve got old school mid 90s McIntosh car amps, 900 peak in a 12” 2 6.5 in the doors at 300 per side peak
Will run 1,000 rms easily. With .005 THD.
Jeep x McIntosh is a weird collab to me. Jeep seems like more of a Klipsch partner lol. What's funny is I have a Dirac system in my 13 yr old 5 series.
They're both known as "Made in America" brands. Made sense to me based on the price bracket. I could see the Jeep Renegade having a Klipsch system though 😉
Tons of haters in this comment section?! Move to another channel if you don't like it...people are so weird nowadays
Shane when you can check out the new Acura Type S MDX Advance it has a 25 speaker 22 channel amp system. Lot of car reviewers say best system they have ever heard in a car.
New Model X and Volvo XC90 sound better
Your review was excellent non biased and thorough, your delivery smooth, thank you.
So this is a separate thought , more for Macintosh folk, Macintosh in Jeep?
Given Jeeps (I could pretty it up and say not “Jeep, but Grand, Whatever”, I’m trying to stretch to find a more gental comparison than Macintosh in Jeep is like a Rolls Royce jet engine placed in a Vega or Edsel? Why?
I mean, am I alone in this thinking?
It’s Jeeps maintenance record, is the pathology.
Again, a most excellent review, be nice if Mac would make auto stereos for many autos (Not all, lol) to buy separately.
Ok enough out of me.
I love these new videos, but what the heck is that annoying 10KHz chiming noise at the 7:30 mark? It's probably just the background music. Who else heard it?
Shane I would like to know if you can physically play dts surround sound music cd's or dvd audio
That's covered at the end of the video.
Hi when were shootout 2022 uk?
Huh?
If you put two screens in a car, there should be less physical buttons.
Tangent riddled odyssey. You need a script and a plan. I came to see the audio system. Boring!
Too hard for you to follow?
Agree - you ramble and have zero scripting to follow to keep you on course. I skipped a few sections as your droning was yawn inducing.
@LordPMZ aww poor baby. Did you have a hard time following too? I probably should have spoken slower.
@ actually - the less you speak the better. Wanna be voices hit the cringe meter (in McIntosh blue too ) quite easily.
Can you request Macintosh in other Jeeps like the Wrangler?
No
@@therealshanelee alright thx. Maybe they'll expand in the future
Clickbait thumbnail, I reported this to TH-cam, he never plays the McIntosh system🤦♂️👎
You're a special one aren't you.
Agree - minimal McIntosh discussion / lots of wanna be GC owner/tech influencer.
Too bad this brand didn't team up with Lexus. Instead they team up with one of the worst mass produced vehicles on the road. I get why they did it. Way more chryslers on the road than Lexus. But they could have also put them in the nicer Toyotas as well. Shame. Good audio. Horrible vehicles.
play some audio now
Having driven three or four jeeps in my lifetime I can say they have some of the worst build quality imaginable so for them to get the highest end or one of the top audio companies is pretty hilarious.
This channel has seemed to shifted into things that cost a lot of money, I dont care about how much it cost or how much cooler I will seem if i own it, just looking for good av talks sooo... bye bye
From the very first few videos this was never intended to be a budget channel only.
@@therealshanelee it just seems slick rick sleazy, trip and fall, have some fun with yourself, basically don't make yourself seem so concerned with image, I guess this style just isn't for me, i grew out of fast cars, beer, and flavored wings a few years ago, hopefully you'll get some grey soon and realize that you can't buy hapiness
@@bingdong8571 move on kid. This channel isn't for you.
I already have little one with a confidence problem
@@bingdong8571 might be the other way around. I feel bad for that kid.
Is it McIntosh as in Apple?
Yes
No, no! Macintosh ❤ was way before Apple, Steve Jobs was not yet born! 😂
THE MAC IN THAT KEEP IS THE ONLY THING WORTH THE PRICE.
Yo get to the main point for the video if we want a review of the car we got other youtuber.
Yo go to the other TH-camr.
@@therealshanelee awe poor baby got his feeling hurt, have a nice day.
@@rolldeep3444 awe you dense little boy.
This person cannot take feedback. Just a wanna be
@LordPMZ aw your back. Poor thing.