Cadillac Escalade - AKG Studio Reference 36-speaker Sound System Review

[@ehisforadam]

They get 36 speakers because each one of the 90mm and 100mm Unity speakers is actually 2 in one. It's a 90mm or 100mm driver with an integrated tweeter. These type of speakers are used in a lot of Harman's other car audio systems. Plus the 3rd 170mm box is in the front center console, it's the same spot at the amplifier under item 11. That's why you get really good bass in the front.

[@maxl7827]

Yeah those kind of speakers are called coaxial speakers. Counting a single coaxial speaker as 2 speakers is misleading and false.

[@spicymemesz]

My man fr just jumped over the center console lmao

[@paintedbird6791]

I am listening to your presentation through Samsung Galaxy buds Live, sound by AKG. Yes, I could feel the AKG in Escalade. They are talking to each other 🤣🤣.

[@edwinbermudes6559]

You just made me wanna try with my galaxy bud and a tab that’s tuned by akg

[@jaafarzaidi3390]

I’m using AirPods Pro

[@deondre294]

I got galaxy buds plus coming in the mail tomorrow

[@Olivia-bq9rk]

@@jaafarzaidi3390 same and it sounds great

[@lukabosnjak3829]

Buds live sound like crap Lol maby the worst sounding earbuds I've ever heard so you have absolutely no clue how this car sounds...

[@sinusshephard5314]

These are some of the most refined and precision built Cadillacs ever,a truly premium vehicle that was not just built but engineered.

[@Wasabi9111]

Wow. Impressive. It’s way out of my budget but I definitely want to do a test drive to experience the “goose bumps” you mentioned.

[@hamzairfan2003]

BRO AKG Sounds Sooooooo Good!!! I'm Wondering how does it performs compared to the Burmester Sound System?

[@nickskallerud5100]

Personally I like this system better than the burmester in a gls 450 I drive regularly but I think that’s mostly personal preference

[@sheldonlindsaytt]

Now that's the new benchmark audio standard in new Escalade

[@ulisesgarcia3229]

Bose could never meet this new benchmark! Impressive

[@karlk.6819]

audi bang olufsen is better

[@karlk.6819]

@II DEMON II but the bang olufsen of the a8 q7 and q8 is way different from the one used on the a5. night day difference

[@karlk.6819]

@II DEMON II ok, but what about the pure wattage? audi b&o is 1920w, i doubt that AKG has that power too. Btw, how would you rank the mercedes burmester high-end and the bmw bower wilkins comprared to AKG and bang&olufsen?

[@karlk.6819]

@II DEMON II some brands like revel or AKG don't declare their wattage. That makes hard doing any comparision to the german car hi-fi. I'd really like to know more about the science beyond a sound system, that's really interesting. Anyway I'm considering to buy a car with one of these hi-fi to enjoy my +2000 flac files daily

[@mohammedzayed8521]

That 3rd row bass 🤩

[@Trance88]

This system is INSANE! It was also quite interesting to hear headphones via someone wearing them through my headphones (Beyerdynamics DT770). Can't say I've ever done that before. The Cadillac's headphones sound pretty good based on what your Roland binaurals can reproduce.

[@rahuldev5519]

So basically it's movie theatre inside a car without a screen

[@bmw3-er]

Little screen*

[@audifahrer1337]

36 speakers... HOLY SHIT!!

[@blackice7408]

Sounds like it's up my alley - no pun intended. I think for 2021, cars should have a minimum of 10 high quality speakers

[@krithiksingh]

I want this car jus so i can drive and listen to music in it

[@kustu]

@@blackice7408 Speaker amount doesn't make the sound better.

[@blackice7408]

@@kustu I mean there are variables like acoustics, placement, voltage, cabin design, dampening and speaker design, what kind of speaker, material, Amp, etc. But really at least it should be high quality and well placed

[@spicymemesz]

My god how did I ever miss this video.... my favorite cars sound system... great job man

[@dylanverkler4552]

I love how he mentioned Getting goosebumps when listening to how good it was. My 06 Sentra with the Rockford fosgste system does that to me too lol. Sometimes I listen to his playlist in my car 🤣

[@ihrdforth3]

I have 2 12s fosgates, I think this still a different level

[@gianuy2118]

This is what i've been waiting for! a channel that has a review or benchmark of cars audio and speakers!!! Thanks man!

[@kinster02]

You can't count speakers like that because some speakers like the ones on the door have more than one driver in them. There are also two speakers in the rear upper quarter panels that you missed.

[@HenryArdon3002]

I give the AKG Studio Reference Audio System 1,000%

[@familybotnaru4832]

So glad I found your channel. Too little information on sounds systems except # of speakers and Watts power typically. However audio system quality may be the determining factor for some people (me included). If I could make a suggestion -- consider adding objective cabin noise assessment to your reviews. A dB meter used on same route from car to car and at approximately same speed. It would fit very nicely with the car audio analysis theme.

[@rickp6731]

How does it compare to the top of the line Naim Audio stereo system in the Bentley Flying Spur ? This Bentley V8 is Amazingly very fun to drive when you really push this car OMG ! The very best of both worlds !😇😊Much better than Rolls Royce ! Best-Kept Secret 🤫

[@frankb4199]

I can’t wait to find a good lease deal on one of these. Well done Cadillac, I applaud this new design. I had a 2016 and traded up for a navigator. At the time the Lincoln was a better SUV. However, I can’t wait to grab one of these!

[@1king911]

Music that soul can feel in this car.

[@barsaa._.]

This is the best audio system I’ve ever heard

[@Teonkennedy]

Couldn’t wait for you to do this. 🔥👍🏾

[@gedon4713]

John 3:16 For GOD SO LOVED THE world that he gave his only begotten son JESUS CHRIST FOR OUR SINS so whoever believeth in him shall not perish but have everlasting life Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen Amen

[@WebWay2000]

Cadillac has suffered for years with horrible uninspired audio systems from Bose and lackluster fit and finish when it comes to interior quality, this sounds like a step in the right direction.

[@juliobello4561]

Thank god Cadillac finally heard my prayer 🙏. It needed change in sound system I hate the Bose system in 2010. There’s video of guy was playing rap song in Cadillac dealership in California I was impressed how amazing it sounded in that guy video

[@lebzaykumalo53]

Thank you listening to this through my AirPods Pro and honestly they’re trying

[@mf2yu197]

Wish Cadillac put this interior/ infotainment system in their sedan too. For a single man like me, why would i buy this humongous escalade?

[@briankasoziiii4837]

3 reasons on why you should get it if your single. 1. As a person who's driven cars before, when you drive a truck you just feel you're the king of the road with the presence inside and exterior 2. You can get the shorter standard version vs the extended esv version 3. If one is single, I can think of a thing or 2 that can go on in the back seats, with extra spaces...

[@ihrdforth3]

4. Status, you're a KING! 👑

[@ramkisankar4347]

Great review....helped me to ease the buying decision....thanks so much!!

[@DailyMotor]

Glad we could help!

[@rubengardiner1046]

Hope you like the car lol... Can I have money

[@MianwaliCity-cp5qf]

Best video in youtube. What a great review of sound system of Escalate. Masterpiece You are the Man 👌👌

[@aldoantoniovicentesilva6996]

Certainly one of the most awaited Thanks Daily Motor

[@juliobello4561]

If could be awesome i heard klipsch wants to move into car audio it can be good upgrade for the Yukon Denali

[@joeyfinley1771]

Listening to this on the new galaxy buds pro and it is amazing this sound system is crazy.

[@socal_c10]

7:30 The other 6 is actually in the dash. Cadillac made them to look like one big speaker but the other 6 are in the dash

[@zachtravers]

The only think I can think of is the woofers in the front doors are 3-way? I'm not sure where else those extra speakers are. Either way, it's an incredible system.

[@cleusiosipili3219]

Make more videos like this

[@DailyMotor]

kzbin.info/aero/PLeocWFRnn5iXyPQAfkD-2E8S2ZGVh2HJj

[@arminderrattu5333]

Ya can hear it clearly 👌🏽

[@Olivia-bq9rk]

I’m listening to this through my AirPods Pro and it sound just like I’m listening to music regularly through them. Sounds sick.

[@WilliamSmith-so3qg]

I will be retiring in 2025. Looking to treat myself to an Escalade sport, which has the 19 speaker AKG system. The upgrad to 36 is $4,300. Has anyone experienced both and have a comparison. I will just be streaming as a source.

[@ZmannR2]

I have the 19 speaker Harmon Kardon system in my Ram and I too can’t seem to locate all 19. I’m counting like 16 I believe

[@nunoborges2909]

Maybe they are counting the speakers on the headphones, too...

[@DailyMotor]

Haha! I thought about that. The numbers still wouldn't match up. But that'd be really funny.

[@ivannarvaez367]

I hope Cadillac makes AKG their premium sound system and just eliminate Bose.

[@justinsmith2598]

Cadillac EV’s will come with AKG Audio

[@Kokomo365]

A vehicle will never sound better than a dedicated listening room. These systems are installed to help justify the already absurd price of the vehicle so fools will buy them and think they are instant audiophiles. Dumb.

[@FaAdventuresAndAnimations]

One of the best car sound systems for sure! Rating: S

[@BrickCityReviews]

Awesome review! You should do a review of the Bose audio in the Cadillac XT4!

[@nickskallerud5100]

It pounds!

[@greggb681]

Definitely better than the BOSE system in the Hummer EV

[@sintoten3049]

AKG vs Bowers and Wilkins.... very hard

[@meowmeow1733]

I don't understand the point of this system when tablets, phones, and good noise canceling headphones can do the same thing better........and cheaper.

[@nageshwardubey7140]

Don't you have any other music or songs to play🤔..... everytime same music really boring. Try other songs as well

[@seangiannotta1533]

There are speakers are under the dash and a subwoofer under the center console 😉

[@performingspecs7841]

So I take it this system is rated S-tier?

[@DailyMotor]

Haha yes, definitely.

[@sp00f34]

i drive a 2016 and jealous miserable weirdos are still tryna blow me off the road. cant imagine in one of these things

[@شاربالكولا]

Its 32 because you have the sport virseon the full options have the 36

[@chicogenial2300]

Hip-hop is dead?(

[@miaomomo1627]

witch is better？jeep wagoneer and 36 sperker?>

[@JesusSanchez-tq8os]

Like these reviews glad i found your channel can you review the sound system in the ram trx

[@portoled3510]

I really like your sound system review

[@deannoun]

I found the other speakers! Behind the OLED Screens facing forward. QUESTION: I see you have a USB inserted. What USB stick are you using? I cannot get mine to stream audio in the front like you did. I tried MP3 like the owners manual states.

[@fozzybear9114]

Jeep grand wagoneer with mcintosh is tip of the spear

[@josephlucchetti2769]

Truly the best sound system in a car

[@johnsmith1034]

The best sound system out there

[@vikramchauhan2634]

No that is naim in bentley

[@degou3438]

Naim for Bentley is the best by far

[@wooyadec]

This is bull shit!! I think Cadillac matches well only with JBL!! And I feel recent AKG's sound is rusted. Best sound of AKG was born only in Austria. Everyone, do you remember K1000, K501, K340???

[@PeteNice29]

That's a lot of speakers to listen to Jason Aldean

[@ulisesgarcia3229]

I have a strong feeling Cadillac will soon ditch Bose. This sounds to dang good!!!

[@ulisesgarcia3229]

@Burger King I like the Yukon Denali but the Escalade is so fancy looking

[@TommyGamerV12]

@Burger King talking about cool things, I had a tasty burger king hamburger yesterday

[@DarrellColeMCO]

The audio in the Blackwings have already been rebranded to AKG. They may go the Porsche route and have Bose as their base setup and AKG as the upgrade (Burmester is Porsche's upgrade)

[@ulisesgarcia3229]

@@DarrellColeMCO could be actually but I have a feeling they will completely switch out since the Escalade doesn’t offer Bose at all. We will know soon for sure on what Cadillac has planned out.

[@arthursilvamartins6330]

P

[@x0xCRUSHERx0x]

It may be the amount of cones on each speaker as well like 2-3 way 6×9's?...

[@x0xCRUSHERx0x]

Nvm said that b4 watching the tour...

[@AndresSalazarAutos]

Excellent advice on the Roland mics, I just got them and already recorded a video, I just need to get a good sound recorder now 😂😂

[@robertburton8055]

36 speakers is just dumb. There isn’t a single IASCA SQ champion that uses more than 15 speakers. And that’s assuming they have 2 sets of 3 ways components and 3 subs. Which they never do…. They usually only have 2 subs at the most and they hardly ever have 2 sets of 3 ways. Why do manufacturers waste so much money and engineering effort doing stuff like this?

[@samsquires2877]

I’ll take a Cadillac over eurotrash any day of the week.

[@A_ZHM]

Have you tried the 19 speaker sound system do you think the difference is big that its worth the upgrade cuz i’ve tried the base system and it sounded phenomenal.

[@DailyMotor]

I have not, I will try to get my hands on one

[@A_ZHM]

@@DailyMotorThank you I appreciate it!

[@wilsonsolorzano2854]

The lack of 3.5 Auxiliary socket really bumps me out. Anybody knows a way to play Hires music on the vehicle?

[@Hakop222]

Do you think this is better than the gls AMG Burmester 3d surround system?

[@DailyMotor]

Tied

[@Uenostation54]

The first person view and stereo sound is intense lol. Love it

[@seanandrews4688]

maybe theirs speaker under each seat, two per row. that would be your missing 6... wishful thinking but eh who knows...

[@bleezham]

AKG* Studio Reference see you in 3 years off lease... Hope you hold up over time :-)

[@TheSergio1021]

I've never driven a Cadillac... but I just always assumed "yeah that thing has GOT to have a good subwoofer, dont it?"

[@HenryArdon3002]

I have all different kinds of music stored in my iPod such as Oldies, Pop Latinos, Top 40, Disney hits, and Holiday hits

[@abbasalqasem8129]

Does the akg studio 19 speakers sound system that is standard on luxury trim have the same subwoofer as the 36 speakers sound system ? Becuase i really care for a quality bass

[@amirfakhri7296]

Akg is keep the origin tune but jbl inside akg maybe give ultra volume in low volume with amplify.

[@ZmannR2]

High fidelity audio is best thru wired CarPlay man. No one uses 3.5mm jack nor CD players anymore. Just make sure your Spotify settings are set to very high quality playback

[@Nate-zy5ce]

The vehicle is 4G compatible, but is it 5G compatible? Can I make my Escalade a mobile hotspot, and what precisely does that mean, and would I need to have the engine turned on to be able to access it with my phone or laptop? Thanks.

[@zeick9]

In your opinion, did it sound better than the ls500?

[@DailyMotor]

Definitely.

[@chadjoneslsu]

Hahahah honestly bruv I just fast forward to your thoughts

[@DailyMotor]

Hah, I feel that. Don't miss that the new tests are over on their own channel, kzbin.info/door/TcTr4MJKpi1Na82Yq7LXyQ

[@hammer-and-thumb]

There is another front woofer in the center under the console. Also the front A-pillars and rear doors have a multi-driver pod arrangement with two midrange drivers and a dome tweeter.

[@HenryArdon3002]

I'm looking forward to see my school friends again so I can get a girlfriend to help me save for this Vehicle and so she could become my future wife

[@HenryArdon3002]

Once everything goes back to normal I'm going to get a job so I can start earning money to try to save for this 2021 Cadillac Escalade

[@justogarcia175]

Would you say it's better than Mercedes S580 -Burmester sound system?

[@BrandonSKW]

Higher than S Tier? Haha

[@JesusSanchez-tq8os]

Nice review I would like to see a sound his video on the 23 speaker Macintosh system in the jeep grand Wagoneer

[@musaedalfraih4682]

The second I saw AKG name in the video title, I knew without doubt it was gonna be an outstanding sound system, particularly in this car!

[@ncsrelease647]

I am listening to the music with my Galaxy S9 Plus my phone speakers is AKG as will and its amazing quality

[@VitalySokorenko]

Does Waggoner the music play better or did it seem to me?

[@HenryArdon3002]

I'm craving this 2021 Cadillac Escalade for my future wife

[@philipdonaldson767]

How many watts

[@joezepp9523]

36 speakers! what a waste. And i have 7 speakers in my car. 2 in the dash, 2 in the door, 2 in the rear deck and a single 10 inch JL Audio Basswedge box in the trunk and the thing thumps like it has 2-12 inch subwoofers and probably blows away this 36 speaker set up in the Escalade. SMH!

[@mybro727]

Yeah you keep thinking that! 😂🤣

[@paulovargas5338]

6:29

[@understoodcdp11]

S tier?

[@zaytovenbeatzz9002]

Cant wait until i can easily walk to a dealership and drive off with the short body version of this.

[@HenryArdon3002]

I can't wait to get a part time job so I can work to start saving money for this big luxury SUV

[@donaldweaver8086]

Question,is this the new king of vehicle audio systems

[@DailyMotor]

It's up there with the best!

[@zackkirk6514]

@@DailyMotor so far, what do you consider your top 5 systems experienced?

[@DailyMotor]

@@zackkirk6514 Lexus GX460 ML, Mercedes GLS 580 Burmester, this Escalade, Volvo XC90 BW, Acura TLX ELS 3D

[@zackkirk6514]

@@DailyMotor I went to a dealership once & test drove I think a 2012 or 2013 Lexus ES350 with the ML system. It was legit the most disappointing system ive ever heard. So much overpowering bass & not much mids & highs. Just straight up dissapointment.

[@zackkirk6514]

@@DailyMotor also definitely try to find the high end Meridian system. It was honestly a killer system

[@billjohnson5023]

I have a 16 speaker in my car and it’s insane can’t imagine this

[@hectormosqueda6145]

On the top dashboard on the edge behind the steering wheel.