The Ultimate Cadillac Escalade Platinum Sound System EXPLAINED!!!!

[@justinhyman8890]

I can honestly say she continues to exceed my expectations on a daily basis. I remember the term “A bright spot in their universe” being used to describe other owners feelings, and that’s exactly it. I knew to expect dynamic audio, but that’s just scratching the surface. I find myself trying everything, new and old. The absolutely faithful reproduction, and separation between vocals and instrumentation? It’s beyond remarkable, matter of fact I’ve never experienced anything like it. I know musicians who’ve never experienced anything like it in reference studios. I’m 42, and after a lifetime of doing my own installs, a few big professional jobs... I wanted to see to the creation of something I’d remember forever, and have forever odds are. When I first found Matt, I’d never seen anything like his installs. I still haven’t, it’s difficult to fathom that I have my very own; let alone this epic creation.

[@therealmatty_s]

It is truly one of a kind. I did not want it to leave the shop. It was the perfect demo vehicle. There are few cars in the world, if any, that can match the sound quality, emotion, width and depth as this vehicle. It is a game changer. And will completely set a new standard for anyone that gets the chance to listen to it. It was a privilege for you to give me the opportunity to create something like this. It gave myself a new standard for sound quality in a vehicle.

[@jeffbachicha7616]

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[@meade916]

BAD AS HELL!!! A masterpiece!!!

[@therealmatty_s]

meade916 thanks Steve!

[@allenavery753]

I've been a car audio nut all my life (I'm 52). I've been an audiophile fan since age 25. I've pretty much had it all through the years, but life and kids and wives (ex) got in the way, and so now at this ripe old age, I'm going to embark on putting together my best audio equipment ever. On that note, you're without a doubt the best I've ever seen. I'll be in touch...! Great job, great awesome installs and install isn't a strong enough word.... CREATIONS! Yes, creations. I stand amazed.

[@ralphcastellano1073]

Matt, I most certainly can say that I will bring you my Next New Escalade Platinum Esv. I reside in Long Island Suffolk County New York and presently own a 2012 with a nice build done by me using PPI Black Ice Amps. I likewise, fully disassembled my vehicle, ran all my wires, upgraded my electrical, redid my door panels, used sound deadening throughout, etc. It was a lot of work for which I did alone basically on weekends, days off from work, and any opportunity I was able to take. So, on my next Escalade, I will have you do it and will want Orion Amps well within my next build. When the time comes, I will definitely talk with you on this project. Loved the fact that you kept it all as close to OEM look which is a huge plus for me!!! It's how I did my build. With this said, I am truly, truly, impressed with your Build Skills!!! All of it is a WAO FACTOR TO SAY THE LEAST! EXCELLENT JOB BUDDY!!!

[@JustEnufCustoms]

This has to be one of most mind blowing builds I have ever seen. I'm a part time builder and enthusiast but this is what I would strive for if I did it professionally. Very inspiring. I would like to know what a build of this magnitude would cost in average to build. How much man hours are involved? I know you can't go into specific details of cost but I'm very intrigued in getting a build similar to this done to a new vehicle I'm purchasing soon. Thank you and great video explaining all the details.

[@MrTimdtoolman1]

I love the look of this Escalade and the sound system you install is done to the highest level possible. Beautiful work Matt, thanks for sharing.

[@dna59]

I love how you incorporate the vehicle's design into your builds.

[@robertsavage6927]

Stunning design. Really like all the materials used. Lighting looks amazing. Incredible amount of thought put into each part. Well done🙌👏

[@therealmatty_s]

Thanks Robert!

[@macalla1996]

Wooooow!! Lovely Sound Quality build!! This is a really good example of Audiophile grade! Everything chosen and done up properly! FINALLY!! we see Masterpieces like this!! All audio meaning, sound processors DSP, electrical, lighting, power, relays and etc. Very very CLEAN and done up right! I honestly don't even know what else to say besides woooow! When you Incorporated those factors and the relays into the audio build I was literally Blown Away that's exactly how things should be nice and flush. From custom circuit breaker box in thefront to sound deadening material all the way through the vehicle. This vehicle needs to be in a museum to be a prime example on how Auto Audio and technology incorporating should be. The doors of the relay and fuses that was beautiful. Like I said from highs mids and lows all speakers subwoofers blah blah blah perfectly chosen! If I'm missing anything else i apologize but this is a work of art! Now this is my opinion so please don't hate me for it. I must say just on a little detail: custom 3D printed positive and negative battery terminals for the first and secondary battery would look really nice hiding those postive and negative busbar along with a alternator positive cover too. As it says stinger heat shrink, different color jacketing on the ofc wire, Tesa tape, and Tech flux would look also nice in the back speaker cable fuses relay wire as well matching the front. All in all like I said a work of art I was carefully examining the video so I was going back and forth sorry about this long message but this message needs to be heard! Please please continue builds like this! yes I'm going to mention 5 Star Car Audio Dean and Fernando would probably have a field day with this! :)

[@realonethreesevens3640]

These builds are just on another level

[@Deadpool-jy2pv]

Just WOW ! No words can describe the audio System , fabrication and hard work put into it !

[@thirstquencher3203]

This is quality installs at its finest!!! This is what should be the guidelines for what quality must conform too.. if I had the money I would without hesitation spend my money with you for a PHENOMENAL install! Much respect my dude 🔥💥🔥💥🔥💯👌👏🏼💪👍👐

[@NonPremiumID]

Exceptional job Matt!

[@daltontrainer333]

Astonishing built Matt! You kill it in every build small or large. You’re the king of custom and everything else as well,thank you for taking the time to create these build logs! They are so inspirational 👍🏽

[@dyllansmith456]

I appreciate you using a high output alternator. You know what youre doing, and I can tell youre a professional. Ive never seen a 360 install done so well!

[@MrALAVOL99]

Holy smoke just found your channel you are a master sir goooodness just a master

[@patricktisdale9603]

That thing is an absolute masterpiece 👏

[@chadgriffith6299]

All I can say is I want to here it!!!!!!!!!!!! top notch

[@1ricekake]

This could have been an hour and half long and i would have made the time to watch it!!!

[@jimmyteter]

Insane build and attention to detail. I can only imagine how many hours are in this. Hope to hear one of your cars someday!

[@justinhyman8890]

James Teter If you’re ever in Central Virginia, feel free to drop a line!

[@jimmyteter]

@@justinhyman8890 Awesome thank you!

[@dustin5368]

Good Jesus!! This is amazing!

[@DJDynamite]

This is a beautiful build. The attention to the minor details is what puts it over the top. Great work!! 👍🏼

[@robbywallace9402]

🤯 This is insane brother. You just keep setting that bar higher and higher every build. Beautiful

[@superayauto]

Extremely hard to pull off .to match the OEM in interior well executed n work like this takes forever .very impressed

[@duece2k821]

Killer build

[@NoiseBoysGarage]

Damn Matt This is crazy dope ... do killed it like always bro

[@Kmoney1017ful]

Absolutely amazing work I'll tell u this the owner of that truck dropped some serious money on that system and I'm just talkin equipment that install price .... you get what you pay for.. hats off to you good sir

[@GENENAVA]

Amazing. I'm guessing the system cost is right around the cost of the vehicle.

[@rastaptc]

GENENAVA I’m guessing just the equipment and materials costs more.

[@slseanlittle4]

My guess would be 100k

[@rastaptc]

Sean Amps alone are $9,000! Speakers? Much much more!

[@slseanlittle4]

@@rastaptc Agreed, if you had to venture a guess, what would you say? Including all parts, labor and fabrication.

[@rastaptc]

Sean Speakers about $17,500 + $10,500 for amps and processor plus all that acrylic, sound deadening, wiring etc. 5 months to build. 800 man hours at $150 per hour is $120,000 throw in another $30,000 misc. and I’d guess somewhere around $180,000 to possibly $500,000. It all just depends on the man hours and hourly rate. These things always cost more than you think. Don’t ask me how I know. 😀 The owner will probably try to write it off on his taxes. That’s what rich people tend to do. Love the build but the design is a little too busy for me. Don’t like Cadillac’s design language and this build emulates that design language so there you have it.

[@markjackson5247]

Amazing as usual

[@ryanb8736]

Wow! Extremely impressive!

[@curtisaugustine2318]

absolutely mental this install

[@curtisaugustine2318]

all those equipment boxes in the beginning I thought were just display until I heard him say 9 mosconi amps. and then I had to do a double take to look at all the equipment used in the van. just wowwwww

[@bradleybeauchamp5582]

Amazing, Amazing, Amazing, One Hell Of A Beautiful Build. Everything that comes out of this shop that Matt builds is Excellent down to the finest details. On another note I noticed something light colored moving very very fast from top center of frame down at 20:18 into the video. It almost looks like it could even be emitting its own light, but I'm definitely not sure what could move at that speed. It just doesn't look like something that has fallen from the headliner or something above the camera, sure is strange though.

[@onewheelfloater710]

Hi Matt, that Escalade is amazing. I have an issue and I was hoping to get some advice from you please ? I have the Mosconi D2 80.6 DSP . The other day I bought the Astell & Kern Kann Cube . The Mosconi only has optical and not coaxial. I’m using a mini Toslink to the Mosconi optical Toslink . I was told yesterday that the dac being used right now is from the Mosconi not the Kann Cube . The reason I spent all that money on the Kann Cube was to use it’s amazing dacs. What are my options right now ? Thanks, Genna

[@turboduckhead6179]

This design has taken car audio to a whole other level.

[@MickeyMishra]

The attention to detail in this build is beyond comprehension. The item that intrigues me the most is the acoustical cancellation blocks that are being used inside the doors and in the cavity where the linear actuators reside. I'm glad a company finally made these products as I've had to make my own over the years, and cross my fingers on humidity & condensation becoming a maintenance issue overtime. being a fan of analog , I congratulate you for having an analog input. I'm actually somewhat curious if you have any issues with Emi or RFI from the vehicle or outside sources inducing noise into the system. I have not heard of that unit so I'm going to have to look it up but I'm pretty sure it probably has a balanced output. I'm actually a bit surprised that there is only one AGM battery after the battery isolator. Are there any EDLC capacitors used to keep up with system transients? I'm sure it's not a problem as for normal listening it shouldn't pose too much stress on a large AGM battery. And as far as I recall, the Moscone I believe--- have a regulated power supply. I understand the system is fully active correct? Why was the choice of going Class A for the mid bass Amplifiers? Crossover distortions play a miniscule part as the amount of audible distortion issues with class A/B amplification would already be highly inaudible if negligible with the high class a bias of the Moscone amplifiers. (?) As an installer yourself, are you able to audibly or sonically discern or hear the differences between Class A/B and Class A amplification where the speakers are running active ? ------I've been really fortunate in that I haven't been able to hear a Sonic difference in the systems that I've auditioned and I'm so thankful for it! also I had no idea Morimito made RGB Software. I'm going to have to check that out. again absolutely Splendid build. I'm going to be honest and say that my favorite part really is the front door cards. that soft lighting effect is my absolute favorite. thank you so much for sharing this with us Matt. Look forward to your other builds in the future.

[@Deadman3RIP]

This is amazing!!! when I get an escalade I would love you guys to implement this system. I may also like for you to put a similiar system in a 2013 Acura MDX

[@Cleofizoid]

Thank you for explaining in more detail how you use the A&K SP2000. So if I understand you correctly, analog line out of the SP2000 to a Y cable inputting into two analog inputs of the DSP?

[@therealmatty_s]

Correct.

[@kevinlee6553]

8 Mosconi Pro amps? Wow 🤗 I run two 4/10 one 1/10 Helix DSP Pro MK2 and JL 10w7ae sound great

[@imhighonlife9075]

I did this exact system in my Suzuki Sidekick

[@trustmeplez]

Woah super fancy and attention to detail. Amazing work Matt

[@KensN2History]

First time I installed an amp on my own I figured out how to suspend it in the air to try and maximize air flow but of course it was an electrical problem that kept causing it to over heat but anything to help it cool off so much fun on a Saturday

[@realphahtx]

This is incredible!

[@Snowballbuilder]

Knocked it out of the park on this one. 🤯

[@paclypse71]

More amazing work, Matt! I'm currently installing a system in my Infiniti Q60 with 8to12 Aerospace and 2 Pro 5-30's running Utopia M 3-way (8") front stage, K2 midrange for rear fill and 2 Utopia M subs. Just wondering why you chose the Raven 10XL subs over the Focal SUB10WM.

[@mudfan061]

This is incredible!! Would love to hear it

[@vergaragrp]

i need a break after that, tooo much to take in all at once, stellar work and detail

[@NonPremiumID]

Matt, your are a master. What crossover points, (low and high) and crossover slope is best for the m series 3.5 mid? 200Hz is ok for a low point?

[@chaseroyell7227]

Awesome vid

[@kevinduclos6077]

Absolutely amazing work!!!

[@dapro1030]

Finally!!! I've been going through withdrawal!!! Another out of the park hit!! Excellent job!! How long does it usually take to install an average audiophile system...something similar to the GS 350 you put together a couple of years ago? Thanks in advance.

[@therealmatty_s]

The Lexus you are referring to still had a lot of fabrication. That was probably a three week job.

[@jon_G75]

Thanks. Adding the tweets/mid/6-1/2 to my gtr build. Is the off axis of the mids very noticeable?

[@therealmatty_s]

In this car, not at all. The image is absolutely flawless. If we used the factory location it would be pretty noticeable.

[@speedisf]

Great job on this Cadillac under 100 k on the cost is a lot but the job and product you are paying for quality job done congratulations I been taking consideration on your shop to have something done on my 14 Acura mdx

[@garystevenson3627]

Top notch! Gotta get a demo on the tesla

[@CarAudioHorizons]

Amazing video as always, my question regarding your Astell & Kern DAP. You said you use the auxiliary input on the vehicle so how does that connect analog to the DSP? Is it using the coax output into a coax input on the DSP?

[@stephenkenner4988]

Amazing install!!

[@MS-es9hm]

i have watched a few of your videos and admire your craftsmanship. I realize you are trying to show the detail of your work however would like for you to consider using a tripod and talking us through your builds - you holding your camera or phone and moving back and forth creates a very motion filled video and causes sea sickness.

[@djrez2107]

work of art!

[@jacksongreen7752]

What are those beautiful power and signal cables you use?

[@pierregervais1567]

Mind blowing!!

[@prouddaddyofdos]

Very impressive my dude!!👍🏽👍🏽

[@willie329esparza2]

Damn, damn, we wanted to hear it

[@dustin5368]

Where can I get that cable (or something similar) connecting your your dap to the processor?

[@therealmatty_s]

I used a mini to RCA cable from AudioQuest.

[@CarAudioHorizons]

Also how do the Mosconi Pro amps stack up against the AS amps and the Zero line of amps?

[@patrickfitzwater5511]

And I thought car audio was dead. Do you only do high end show builds?

[@techmetal2292]

Man if I was a car audio company I would be getting in contact with you ASAP to build a demo vehicle. Do you get many requests from company’s to do things like that? Have you done vehicles for any car audio brands?

[@seanperdue232]

Wow, very few builds I've seen would compare to the quality and attention to detail of this one. What an awesome outcome. I may have missed it in the video but how long did this build take to complete?

[@gagedoble2843]

Sean Perdue 39 days

[@a1duzit]

Dude thats crazy. Mosconi amps, raven subs dude i wish i could hear it i bet its crazy

[@brettrobertleasure]

another masterpiece dude, good job! however, you may want to reconsider the idea of mids mounted in the door where they are. i believe andy wehmeyer defends this idea, if memory serves, on the basis of reflections off glass or lack-thereof.

[@adammedina5400]

Outstanding

[@michael_graper]

Is there an alternative to black hole tile?

[@therealmatty_s]

Hmmm...not that I am aware of.

[@gerardogomez4125]

Song name beginning of the video

[@jon_G75]

What crossover points were used on the mids/tweets?

[@therealmatty_s]

Mid (350-5000 24db LR) - Tweeter (HP 5000kHz 24db LR)

[@diegojaviercorreaescobar2715]

Brutal 👏👏👏👏

[@Kyodaikuma]

Why raven and not the utopia m subwoofer?

[@bendmacmanufacturing2744]

Sweet, what's the cost , Raven woofers alone are around $3000

[@dougsweldingfabrication953]

Please tell me the track playing in the background.... It's beyond annoying, but I have to know what it is.

[@PhiMobileSounds]

Impressive‼️💯👌🏾

[@FamilyVacationAroundTheWorld]

Man I love this one. What is your location

[@nathanranghel980]

So cool

[@polarberc1]

Love the over engineering, what is scale build like this cost?

[@antariusb]

Is that entire system is ran off 2 batteries

[@GatoLoko69]

🚙🔈🔈🤯🤯🤯🤯waoo

[@itolokz]

WOW

[@frankieturzilla5825]

I think I wanna do what you do.🙃

[@Jules_73]

Beautiful execution and craftsmanship but definitely not my style of look with the overkill on rgb leds. It’s going to look very dated in a few years.

[@smartin4052]

Yes is my comment just yes

[@randymoore1805]

It’s a nice build I’ll give it that. But!! I know people with money don’t care about prices. But $1000 for a 10 inch sub really? I’m sure it sounds great. And I’m not by any means talking bad against it. But I’ve got all Rockford fosgate. And for a 10th of the price or more. The sound can’t be that far off I’ve only got prob 6-8k in the whole build. And yes it’s all professional built and installed. Sorry that’s just my opinion 😁

[@justinhyman8890]

Randy Moore Running compressed sources I doubt the difference would shine brightly enough to warrant the cost. However, running lossless audio and going for reference performance, the difference is drastic. No disrespect at all, spent a great deal of my life saving up tips drooling over my rockfords to be. Heck, I remember when the Punch 40 was a beast and sought after as an amp. The Ravens, once you want to hear a kick drum or snare with absolute perfection; they’re in their zone. Now, they’ll also produce absolutely relentless bass if that’s what you want, but not their target purpose for sure.

[@Lito1L]

And exactly how much DEBT would I been in getting this build????? 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@JimmyG91]

No demo😥

[@therealmatty_s]

Jimmy G what are you expecting out of demo? To see what your phone or computer speakers sound like?

[@JimmyG91]

@@therealmatty_s no? Just some impressions from the build. I know it dont do justice over youtube and i always play on my home system not a phone...

[@therealmatty_s]

Jimmy G so you think you can get an idea of how it sounds, streaming it on KZbin to your home system? This is exactly why I do not do this in my videos. I would never want someone to actually think that is how this car would sound on your playback. It’s like shopping for 4k tvs and making a decision based on the picture you see on your tube tv.

[@JimmyG91]

@@therealmatty_s who said it should be for critical listening and sq competition judgement? All people in the serious caraudio comunity know you cant judge a system over youtube. And for an example there are others doing videos on youtube with system playing some music sounding really good for what it is. No hard feelings

[@therealmatty_s]

Jimmy G then why want to hear it? No accurate opinion can be drawn from it. Only way to “demo” it is to hear it in person.

[@whoopdattrick23]

10’s? 10’s??

[@superayauto]

Extremely hard to pull off .to match the OEM in interior well executed n work like this takes forever .very impressed