Future Home Theater Upgrades? McIntosh House Of Sound Tour

[@therealshanelee]

*Visit the site* worldofmcintosh.com/

[@thecheesefword1848]

This is exactly how my uncle shows off his Bose stereo he got from costco.

[@Gypsyman40]

Lmao...

[@KentRGraves]

LMAO🤣🤣

[@divinedevotion9372]

Rich people choice

[@davidperry4013]

I have vintage Bose 601 series 1 speakers they sound better than the modern ones but, still fall short compared to some speakers within a similar era such as JBL L series, Pioneer HPM100, magnepan, etc. The sound stage is kind of lost due to direct reflecting nature and the highs are not as crisp as 35 dollar soft dome tweeters. I rather build my speakers instead of buy. It's a great way to get esoteric sound for less than a good used car.

[@coleullman5759]

hahah so true this guy makes me cringe

[@thebeatclinic9000]

When they refer to customers as clients, you know you can't afford it 😁

[@XCLent0]

you got that right! hahahahha!

[@Bubbles99718]

Price spectrum

[@GSilvia2011]

SO true!

[@sundaru1]

Precisely...well said

[@railgap]

"Experience Director" - I about passed out when I saw that. I've _owned_ McIntosh gear and while I greant you it's generally well-made and designed, I still think there is too much pretention entrenched in the company. They have more pride than they have really earned.

[@gothicgman]

you wont need heating in that place the amps will keep the place warm lol

[@jacksonporter1393]

GothicGman the wonders of class a amplification

[@chucai]

solid state is never like tube.... even the best VITUS

[@Eurica76]

Shane no way that's spare change. More like lottery change.

[@thecman26]

Or multiple lotteries!

[@sammyh2708]

Beautiful ! Even the swimming pool lighting is the same Mcintosh colour - sweet touch 🍾🔊

[@SotNist]

This makes me feel so poor.

[@raymondleggs5508]

me too

[@AKCIROCZ]

yeah ill join you,, makes my elite stuff look obsolete..

[@samiam9059]

Those do take up a lot of room.

[@Bubbles99718]

I have a 240 buck sound bar with sub. Completely happy with it. Forget about buying this stuff but I would definitely like to roll in 10k, 50k, 100k plus systems just to compare. The sound bar and sub each have a power cord and 1 connection goes to my tv. The insane difference in simplicity is mind blowing. It makes me wonder how much of this is marketing and perceived value. As you read this remember: 240 bucks! Sounds great and everyone who hears gives it a thumbs up. I have listened to high end stuff and while it's excellent, it's not 20k more better. Imo.

[@SotNist]

@@Bubbles99718 I believe mine was about the same price for a soundbar and sub too.

[@sarahkumkumapoovu]

A few months back, I would have posted a snarky comment on this video, calling it pretentious and over-priced crap. But after some experience with McIntosh, I have come to the conclusion that its a solid company that builds high quality products and stands behind their brand 100%. But above all, its a "value" product!! .......... I realize the terms "McIntosh" and "value" are rarely used in the same sentence.. but in my research I have found that the depreciation on Mac products is among the lowest in the industry. Some of the amp models like the MC-302/402/452 are in high demand always ; if you bought it used, and took good care of your gear, you are almost certain to recover 100% of your investment. That's amazing value imho! Especially since us Audiophiles always itch for an upgrade every couple years :)

[@rocketbrothers540]

🤘🏻

[@Bubbles99718]

I would say there's a difference between the actual product and this over the top pretentious marketing presented here. Personally this is a big neg for me but the products are great imo

[@Audfile]

Glad to see unabashed high end audio is alive and well. As we all know, there'd be no supercars without formula 1, there'd be no sportscars without supercars, and there'd be no sportscars without window gazing. This is window gazing at f1 cars with for sale tags.

[@Xheanortxiii]

Imagine if he talked about the prices? That would have been so distracting because my wallet would be having a stroke.

[@optimusvader7823]

I STAY WITH DENON ,MARANTZS , KLIPSCH AND SVS , THEY ARE MORE AFFORDABLE AND DELIVER GOOD SOUND 🔊🔊🔊FOR THE PRICE . IF I BECOME MILLIONAIRE I WILL TRY MCIntosh!

[@noneofyodamnbidness6373]

Good Lord! Why the hell did I just watch this? This has go to be the BEST showing of McIntosh EVER! And, the spaces were incredible! Can I come visit?

[@kioshiootori9657]

If you put down an appointment deposit by selling a kidney, sure! jk

[@davemccague222]

Wow that was insane. A whole new level of excellence . Wonderful tour Shane.

[@rocketbrothers540]

Thanks Dave!

[@andreww5574]

I can't afford to watch this video.

[@MrCJHamill]

Ha Ha. My ears shouldn't be enjoying these sounds.

[@RhubarbSenpai]

This is why I collect headphones... Few flagship sets cost over $5k, but you sign a check for that much in a McIntosh dealer, they'll laugh you out of the room and walk you over to the Bose section.

[@OjStudios]

You don't need to use this much money to get good sound. For 5k you can get awesome sound if you know what components to be after.

[@RhubarbSenpai]

@@OjStudios Oh, for sure, and to be clear I'd never get flagship anything, cause I doubt my hearing is that sharp. It's all about that price/performance ratio

[@AbsoluteFidelity]

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha! You made my day with this comment.. hahahahahahahahaha!

[@jasonswartzbaugh3925]

These systems cost more than most people's yearly salaries. It's still about the experience. It's amazing what you can get for the fraction of the cost for this gear. Plus how many of us have the time to sit down and enjoy music. Most of us are to busy working long hours to support ourselves.

[@chriswelljack4910]

Yep the american dream work more than you live

[@jamesgreer7615]

Most of this is snake oil... The production studio where your music is mixed uses solid state Crown amps and JBL studio monitors.

[@wkcharge1]

Goals. I realize there are choices that cost less and perform as well but Lotto plus me equals one of these setups.

[@keepingupwiththejones2933]

For sure. Absolutely

[@bedroomcinemaguy5568]

5 years of hard graft= one off these setups for me

[@mitsukid82]

Yeah took me 7 years and I only have a Marantz 6300 B&W 702 center Martin Logan ESL Sony 940E 75" Insignia bookshelf speakers donated Klipsch bookshelf speakers from 6 years ago REL SHO S5 That is too much for me but lottery I am down.

[@therealshanelee]

@@mitsukid82 that's a great system.

[@rocketbrothers540]

Mitsu, killer system. Our audio systems are much like a marathon, not a sprint. As well it’s so much fun and gratifying as we upgrade, hear and witness the difference in sound quality, resolution. Keep listening to music and enjoy the music. Don’t focus on the gear. If the gear gets you closer to the music or makes you enjoy your music more. Then that’s when the gear is relevant. Cheers,

[@rayl7225]

Those who could afford this would never have the time to use it.

[@therealshanelee]

*HAD TO REUPLOAD DUE TO A BAD EDIT*

[@elongatuspiranha]

I was watching it earlier and all of a sudden it stopped and said video was on private. I was scratching my head :)

[@therealshanelee]

There was some issues with the first one.

[@bumstudios8817]

Excellent video

[@matt2k70]

If you need a good editor, HMU! Will work for amplifiers!

[@therealshanelee]

Well my editor is me!

[@dwalker112]

*I swear this was in a scene on Mr. Robot.* Am I wrong? Edit: I’m not wrong

[@OPTIMUS6LTR]

that pool made me think that too, glad im not losing it when i read your comment

[@therealshanelee]

You are correct. It was.

[@grandmasterjo1]

And yet so many audiophiles may say McKintosh is ok. Sound is subjective. What you pay is what you get Don’t forget each human ear is unique so what I pay may not sound good to another. There can be no end to debating the best system. At the end most audiophiles discus the critical missings in the system and forget to enjoy the music. But. !!!! If you hear the higher top end of a great audio Hifi system, music suddenly sounds magical. Ofcourse you need a very keen developed ear to approve and appreciate.... besides a very fat bank balance. 🤣😜🤣 and the sweet spot to sit in.

[@rawsonte]

hipster, trust lost

[@pb24dagrk]

That guy probably shops only at Whole Foods

[@therealshanelee]

I love whole foods.

[@rocketbrothers540]

And Trader Joe’s and anywhere that has food I can consume.

[@David-jj9jh]

@@rocketbrothers540 hahahahahhahahahaha

[@therealshanelee]

@@rocketbrothers540 😂😂

[@lakorai2]

Probably spends his Whole Paycheck

[@optimusvader7823]

I WONDER HOW MUCH is EVERYTHING THERE . COUPLE OF MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN AUDIO 💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💰💸🎼🎼🎼 🔊!

[@klubstompers]

That is just a drop in the bucket, compared to the building itself.

[@Kaxlon]

Such a cool guy. He knows the name of every single component. Great presentation!

[@softnerdrocks]

Already broke forever while watching this

[@TimofejNenarokov]

So decadent. Cool video

[@PlanktoniusRex]

People still paying big dollars for McIntosh even though they SOLD OUT to Clarion many years ago, then to another Japanese firm, then to Italy and now back to the US under yet another group. But it still has that blue background lighting! High end audio has become a joke any more. It's like buying a Rolex made in Mexico...what's the point? When McIntosh made their bones they were under the guidance of Frank McIntosh and hailed out of Binghampton, NY. and they were top notch. Now it's just a ghost with a name.

[@valenzuelm]

I'm leaving this video... As much as I want to own one, I don't have even the minuscule chance of owning one.... too expensive for me to afford.

[@isaacsykes3]

Ok, that video has me seriously revisiting some of my life choices...lol!! Pure Architecture/Audio Porn!!! Great video!!! Aspirational, but my Aspirations are set!!

[@grin64]

My big mistake in equipment is, buying average 3 times now in my life. Instead of enjoying the first purchase for life. Kids buy American and pass it down to your children.

[@SZTILER]

Dear Santa Claus I ask you for an amplifier mcintosh.... Anyone can be. Piotrek from Warsaw

[@timsikora826]

This guy is just a typical sales Rep

[@mpitogo]

Awesome showcase for sure. I was there for an event. Pretty amazing.

[@Packer1290]

Years ago I worked with a company that did business in Japan and a Japanese executive came to visit. MY boss had to show him around and one of the things he wanted to buy while he was here was some McIntosh equipment. I was impressed given that the Japanese really love their Japanese tech.

[@mikec3344]

KZbin pulled my credit just to watch this video. If I re-fi the house, I might be able to afford a demo.

[@CriPPleR_HD]

McIntosh has such a great sound. I have the MC-207 7ch amp and I absolutely love that thing.

[@rocketbrothers540]

Awesome dude! I am happy to hear you enjoy it :)

[@paulbielen9233]

Almost all my McIntosh equipment have had issues that thankfully was still under warranty, but 6 months later would have been not covered.

[@gregorytrane7828]

McIntosh and Audio Research are legendary and their longevity is a testament to their sound quality and workmanship.

[@qua7771]

I wish they made computers.

[@dcime1]

It's the world of Macintosh. A world distant and unreachable. Several thousand dollars will allow you to contemplate Macintosh. But for the rest of us, it will never become a reality. On a more positive note, the pool looks very refreshing after a day filled with dreams and lottery tickets.

[@santiagodelrio8880]

This dude looks like the poster child for the Alt-Right.

[@icebergslim3743]

Santiago Del Rio......omg hilarious but accurate

[@rocketbrothers540]

I don’t understand this comment ☝🏻 😂

[@woohunter1]

If I ever win the lottery, I wouldn’t tell anybody, but there would be signs…

[@almonzowilder4091]

"very unique" "most iconic""very unique""most iconic."

[@buickmonte]

Wish i could afford McIntosh gear....even the used gear is out of my reach...oh well...i make do with what i can afford. Nice video.

[@kristofdebrabandere]

A DAC with bulbs now I'm ready to die.

[@agill2103]

There will always be a group of people who dont know what to do with their cash. Hence all this will always sell

[@Gypsyman40]

Beautiful video. Amazing space. But ridiculous over kill with the components... Smh. With that said, I would still love to visit and walk around with my hand on my chin and arms crossed like I have money. I'll even wear glasses and a jacket. That should sell it... Lol

[@mrking6259]

Isn't this the house from Mr Robot series ??

[@therealshanelee]

Yes it is.

[@theheadsn]

I like the look of the rooms they have set up there, but are there any there that would actually be conducive for sound and not just for looks? Seems weird, least to me, to have 50k+ worth of gear play in areas with subpar room acoustics.

[@therealshanelee]

There are dedicated audio spaces and other spaces that showcase the products in a more normal listening space.

[@theheadsn]

@@therealshanelee o good, figured as much but you never know these days lol I'm sure it sounded outstanding

[@therealshanelee]

Sounded first rate for sure.

[@almonzowilder4091]

And he constantly says "so" and none of them are necessary. :)

[@ike7539]

I want this set up!

[@Thereznap]

WOW. i felt like a kid in a candy store. this is out of this World place. Love it 💖.. excuse my ignorance. i know very little about the World of Audio.. if this supposed to be "the house of Mcintosh" . tho, my question is: what does that have to do with Audio Research and Sonas Faber ???. is there a collaboration of is one company a division of another ?. thank you . GREAT Tour.

[@therealshanelee]

Owned by the same company.

[@Thereznap]

@@therealshanelee many thanks for your reply👍 .. Cheers

[@chrisblock6697]

I wonder what Frank McIntosh, Gordon Gow, Roger Russell or Dave O'Brien would think of this!

[@Mark-lq3sb]

I find it interesting that they use a subwoofer system with the top of the line 2.1K speakers being fed 2,000 watts. You'd think at the close to or 6-figure price those speakers would produce more than sufficient BASS for home theater use. McIntosh can still display the subwoofer system with smaller speakers that may need more help with bass.

[@rocketbrothers540]

This system doesn't need help with bass at all. The 2.1K speakers have more than enough bass to pressurize this massive room. I am running the speakers full range and still sending LFE to all 4 subs along with routing bass and LFE from other speakers which I am not running at full range to the subs. The subs are not only about the LCR :) When listening in stereo I am not using the subs, I can but normally don't. But also, having 4 subs on top of very excellent speakers is bad ass. How many have ever complained about more of a really good thing. Cheers Mark!

[@philipw7058]

This guy needs to loose the snobby voice and attitude and learn how to pronounce the name Sonus Faber there’s a A after the f in faber not a O 🥴

[@rocketbrothers540]

I appreciate the input. I am producing it correctly. Check with the Italians 😎

[@ajayr8781]

I am in the market for McIntosh amps, however I am not sure what to get. I have Linn Klimax 350 passive speakers, 1000 watt each. I want to start with first as a music system and then gradually use it as a home theatre as well. What would you recommend that works both for listening to music and use as a home theatre? Do you think I should go for Mc462 or MC 611 or MC 1.25kw?

[@webjammer1]

Comb filtering is the first thing that comes to mind looking at those speakers.

[@Xheanortxiii]

Is this Disney World for Audiophiles?

[@kman7222]

LOVE them big blue VU's

[@rocketbrothers540]

Ditto, I was hooked at a very young age.

[@OjStudios]

Maybe it's their selling point. You just stare the meters and don't hear the music.

[@rocketbrothers540]

OniJon why wouldn’t you hear the music? That’s the most important part!

[@OjStudios]

@@rocketbrothers540 I meant that when you're distracted, you don't pay attention to big price tag and performance to price ratio.

[@oldskool80sfan12]

The McIntosh brand is like a Ferrari on a bumpy road, overtaken by 1-liter vehicles

[@Cyba_IT]

If you heard that flagship system in full swing I thing you may think differently

[@Psyphonyx_Life]

Have been slowly falling into this company / brand... The brands involved are great. .. and their community exposure is great / artist interaction.

[@rocketbrothers540]

Thank you so much for the kind words :)

[@dinoflo40]

Why am I watching this? Can’t afford nothing featured 🤦🏻‍♂️

[@Cyba_IT]

Well, they say money can't buy happiness but it sure can buy amazing audio gear. Imagine having the keys to that place, I'd be throwing parties every weekend! Props to Macintosh for hiring a cool, unpretentious and knowledgeable "experience director" as well.

[@Bubbles99718]

Yep. Nothing pretentious about Experience Directors or Price Spectrums. :)

[@Cyba_IT]

@@Bubbles99718 Haha I wasn't actually being sarcastic, he seemed like a good dude. They did give him a pretentious job title though

[@Bubbles99718]

@@Cyba_IT Would say it's a bit more than that. This kind of marketing stinks. Waay too targeted, shallow and manipulative. Buy a 5 story townhouse in super chic SoHo, hire a Vogue fashion guy to decorate it with our stuff then hire a hipster dufus to represent our lifestyle. Yikes, reeks of 2 dimensional corporate bs. Love Mc, but ditch this soulless presentation.

[@Cyba_IT]

@@Bubbles99718 I guess the rich buyers lap it up

[@docwho10th88]

Mcintosh is class! High class!! Their tube amps are like smooooooooth like glass!

[@Spacemanwho1]

Wow - did you get a chance to experience any of the setups. Especially the cinema setup? The host was pretty cool and knew his stuff 👍🥰

[@therealshanelee]

Yes we heard a couple.

[@clarkstone-bear7742]

Ladies and gentlemen, my home! Ha. No but beautiful town home. The person that converted it did a good job. And all those things of beauty they got sitting around to accent it. I also like the way they presented everything.

[@kamaboko1]

So what you're saying is that my Radio Shack Realistic receiver doesn't measure up anymore?

[@azbikerider49]

Sick space. Can only imagine what that stuff cost. As they say, if you have to ask.........

[@vettemaniac2237]

I'm a proud and happy McIntosh owner ... but there's McIntosh and there's McIntosh. These setups are off the charts incredible.

[@lakorai2]

Where millionares shop to buy home audio

[@snipervision1]

Great space Mac. Hope to visit it real soon. I love McIntosh’s warm sound. I was a dealer for 5 years until the 2010 down turn.

[@darrellsellers]

What music are you playing in the background ? Thx

[@Pollock1961]

I heard a demonstration of a PRICELESS Machintosh system 30 years ago. I dont think equipment today is as good.

[@theatremad9797]

If everyone in our country gave us 1 dollar each, life would be Mcintosh.

[@josephodonnell6994]

That was amazing! Some next level stuff there. Definitely need lottery money to have some of those setups :-)

[@Clint_the_Audio-Photo_Guy]

Nice! I missed it on my last time through NYC. Mean't to go but just ran out of time. I did get some very tasty soup dumplings nearby though. :D

[@therealshanelee]

Worth a visit for sure.

[@rocketbrothers540]

Clint, yeah man make time next when you are in our neck of the woods. But honestly. I would ditch anything or anyone for soup dumplings!!!! #sorrynotsorry

[@stevemiller9480]

I hope you turn off the front displays on all those amps while watching a movie.

[@markw7303]

jezus what a dbag ughh this hurts

[@rocketbrothers540]

Why you talking shit on Shane 😂

[@philllsxga.7737]

UN F in BELEAVABLE!!! I go to my local audio store a just stare at the McIntosh equipment like looking at a 1000 horsepower Corvette!!!

[@audiorick841]

All these amplifiers and speakers in a townhouse uh? How’s the neighbors? 😜

[@rocketbrothers540]

Eric, its a very solid building since it was an old power station. But we invite them over to jam out :)

[@audiorick841]

Joshua Dellinger Awesome, Beautiful place!

[@BRIANSTECHTHERAPY]

WOW!!!!

[@kenfus2000]

If I may, do you listen some music sometimes ?

[@jameswells755]

And........you thought apple’s products was expensive.hmmmmm

[@roxy_xcxc6869]

🤔Why totally Zero= no Youtub Stradius cable video! Is that so really damn so so Bad cable! Why no youTub video review at All!😪 omg omg ! McIntosh are Specially built for the Poor😘Cools, support the Poor.

[@johnleiva6632]

I absolutely love McIntosh components. Their quality is unwavering and pure. But this is so typically..New York. Pretentious "Experience Director" ..lol, with his ghastly "Urban look" and of course, a full on assault of the English language, as New Yorkers are prone to do, was laughable. A swimming pool,...with mermaids. I can remember a conversation with McIntosh rep long ago. We talked about music and the challenges of reproducing the different types of music, room acoustics, placement of speakers, the warmth of tube amplifiers and how cold and harsh digital music was, it was an hour long education that was memorable. Now it's "pressure", swimming pools, fashion shows and yes,...mermaids. Please give me a f**king break.

[@TheDddkkk]

I dont like that modern equipment I pref the 70's stuf and the higher segment of the 80's.

[@elonmust7470]

To everyone who thinks this stuff is expensive, Go checkout a 100w Dumble Overdrive guitar amp. You won't get one for under 125k and that's if you can find one for sale (you won't..) if you want a new one, you have to ask & then Howard MIGHT build you one. I suspect that the going rate would be closer to 500k.

[@stevenp.sparks2953]

This is WAY too foo-foo a presentation. It's not a "space", Joshua, it's a room. Then again, with a title like Experience Director..... I have a shelf full of McIntosh, so I understand better sound costing more, but that doesn't mean you should present it as grandiose. Those that "know"....know, and those that don't (or simply don't currently have the funds for it), won't purchase it. Climb down off of the horse of arrogance; You never know who your next customer(s) will be. Sparks in Daytona

[@Sativacyborg007]

Hey Shane I’m buying the McIntosh 207 7 channel amp what’s your thoughts? Also thoughts on there pre/pro?

[@therealshanelee]

Awesome amps. Get it. Guess we'll find out soon about their prepros 😉

[@Sativacyborg007]

Also did he say there is a home theatre ARC or just for stereo?

[@therealshanelee]

Home theater bypass?

[@rocketbrothers540]

@@Sativacyborg007 Some of the modern ARC tube pre amps have a theater bypass mode if you wanted to tie the pre into your cinema for an awesome stereo front end when listening to music. Audio Research does not make a processor only 2 channel stereo products.

[@Sativacyborg007]

Joshua Dellinger oh what I mean was a room correction software for McIntosh pre/pro which they do. I probably won’t get the mx170 because it’s 15k. The mx123 has all the new goodies like 4K 2.0 hdmi atmos dtsx and for some reason they put imax enhanced on the lower cost along with airplay2. Down side of the m123 is that they only have Audessey ARC were the m170 is using there room perfect software.

[@huskerguy2007]

Checks stock market: Yeah you're not gonna have a good time.

[@AllboroLCD]

This ish is absolutely AWESOME, unfortunately these folks are snobby as all F**k and you can FORGET getting anywhere inside if your not a certified high roller. Common folk can just keep walkin.

[@dpcoffey]

The MC2KW are 80k a piece... absolutely wild.

[@ShaunBurton]

0:25 Looks like his jacket isn't buttoned properly :)

[@rocketbrothers540]

Yeah it is

[@sdHansy]

Maybe if I sell both my lungs and my heart, I'll be able to afford one amp.

[@siriosstar4789]

i can't afford this fantasy so i created my own fantasy with a long lost Sandoz ' product ' i had stashed in a small vial and stored in an old locker in my basement. after ingesting this 'product ' the gigantic system seen in this video appeared in my living room for about four hours .well it was fun while it lasted 😎 NOt a true story ,,, I think

[@trevorm574]

Beautiful stuff. Horrible value for dollar. Multi million dollar showroon. What are you really paying for. 😉 These are products for people with deep pockets and no interest in sound reproduction. The same budget spent elsewhere, like the entire room acoustic space AND the speakers/electronics easily outperform's a system built on beautiful pieces.

[@8bitflea]

This is why I refuse to call myself a “audiophile”, it’s more of a dick measuring contest of who can get the most expensive equipment instead of just enjoying the music, most of them don’t even have the time to listen to music on these systems, enjoy the music people and stop being addicted to all the overpriced equipment and 15000 dollar cables.

[@nugent6269]

131 wives disliked this video

[@TheJoeyPeacock]

You did a really great job on this video. Loved the tour...would have enjoyed seeing more of that incredible theater room system. Your editing and background music was absolutely first rate!!!! *Mega kudos there* !

[@therealshanelee]

Thanks appreciate that 👍👍

[@boscodooley8561]

Here let me show you our 50k stereo. But I am a man baby and will not wear a proper suit just a Canadian tuxedo. Are you for real? I would take my business elsewhere just because of that and that alone. That is like buying a Ferrari from a man in shorts , sandals and a tank top. I lost some respect for them as a company because of this.

[@officialthetubeofyou]

That guy was a walking catalog, and that's all. All I heard were specifications and empty talks. I am pretty sure the acoustic of that so-called show house would not be satisfactory too.