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Savagegeese Review
- Thread starter Blorgon
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See the Uconnect thread. A range of problems are listed there, but some determined that theirs were caused by loose fuses.
This is by far the most detailed review I've seen. The interviews with the product managers, along with the reviewers observations were very informative.
Thanks for posting. That was by far the most thoughtful review I’ve come across.
RiseAgainst
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Interesting that the SR unit was equipped with rear entertainment. Stellantis is issuing press releases and providing test vehicles with features that have never been available with no ETA.
Pretty much all manufacturers provide preproduction models to media for significant launches. Not only are some features often not yet available to “real” customers, but often entire models are not yet available.
RiseAgainst
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I assume based on timing this wasn't pre-production, but perhaps they've been sitting on it a while. I guess my biggest irritation is that Stellantis issues a press release touting features that can't be ordered. Why not hold the release until stock permits a customer to order it?
The desert footage was shot at the Moab press preview during the first week of November, and from what they say at around 16:10, it sure sounds like they were given one of the vehicles from that event for longer-term testing.
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Phoenix494
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Others have given the MacIntosh Audio (19/21 speakers) stellar reviews. What you would expect from MacIntosh. One did say the bass was a little excessive could be adjusted with the equalization though. CNET gave an outstanding review. Most people have not heard of MacIntosh. It's been around for 70 years and its the elitist of high end audiophiles.
rkpearson3
Active member
I took delivery of my 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve V8 2 weeks ago (1/12/22) and have been very impressed. I do agree with their analysis of the McIntosh Audi system being off (too bass heavy and lacking audio detail). Where I disagree with their analysis is what type of buyer the upper-level trims attract. I’ve owned Mercedes, BMWs, Audis and most recently a Porsche Macan S. You can’t get a decently equipped base version of any of those for what you can get a fully loaded 2022 Jeep Grand Cherokee Summit Reserve ($71,515). I was very impressed with the features, quality and look of the new Summit Reserve trim, but what have easily looked away at the Limited or other models (still super nice, but lacking the details/features I like with other luxury brands) before buying another German. Night vision, massaging seats, quilted leather, 4 heated and cooled seats, passenger screens and pano roofs are all things you pay a premium for, but less than the competition. It’s these “silly” features that made me notice this new Jeep and the reason I bought my first MOPAR vehicle. Cudos to Jeep!
rkpearson3
Active member
It is good, but not as great the HK system in a Ram Limited 1500 I drive recently. I was hoping for better audio quality to compliment the bass.
price.fallin
Active member
Really interesting about the criticism on the speaker system. This article calls it the best, albeit in the Grand Wagoneer and not the Grand Cherokee.
https://www.autoblog.com/2022/01/26/jeep-grand-wagoneer-mcintosh-audio-system-best/?guccounter=1
https://www.autoblog.com/2022/01/26/jeep-grand-wagoneer-mcintosh-audio-system-best/?guccounter=1
I haven't had a chance to hear this system first hand yet, but I've noticed that some audio brands see a market for prioritizing the vibration of the listener more than reproducing all the detail of the source. I have never known McIntosh to cater to this, but it could be that Jeep has directed them to emphasize more of hip-hop's base heavy content, (as with Beats headphones),. It was surprising that the Savagegeese reviewer didn't find a way to adjust that.
price.fallin
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GCOverland
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Funny you mention it.
I basically stopped watching after that comment.
It's true that you need to adjust the factory settings a bit but once you did that, it is a VERY impressive sound system.
GCOverland
Well-known member
It's not just pricing - it's availability. I'm coming from a fully loaded 2020 BMW X7 M50i and I can't even get remotely on a 2022 what I could get back then. Night vision? Good luck finding that on a BMW right now. A few months ago, they ran out of parts to offer a touchscreen..
rkpearson3
Active member
I was reading the same. Touch screens, upgraded sound systems, night vision and more not available for newer model years due to the chip shortage.
First world problems for sure.