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tropictour
10-02-2006, 01:10 AM
So whats the hype behind McIntosh car audio? Its really expensive but looks pretty generic IMO. Any experience/input?
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Honkeytonk Monkey
10-02-2006, 12:55 PM
They look generic, so what? Since when were high end stereos made to be looked at. Listen to the equipment and you won't be asking this question :)
MxRacer
10-02-2006, 01:30 PM
i didn't know apple made car audio stuff!
Scooba Steve
10-02-2006, 01:31 PM
McIntosh makes really nice head units and amps, pricey but very nice! I personally prefer the classy look as opposed to the cheesy look with 37 different neon colors and swimming dolphin screensavers on a head unit.
Batmobile
10-02-2006, 02:52 PM
I believe some McIntosh amps use tubes instead of solidstate technology
Ray
10-02-2006, 03:10 PM
I believe some McIntosh amps use tubes instead of solidstate technology



Mmmm. :drool: Class D goodness
Auto-X Fil
10-02-2006, 03:18 PM
They're local to me. It's true audiophile quality. Some of their lower-end stuff is in the Ford GT, so that gives you an idea of their market.
tropictour
10-02-2006, 05:20 PM
They look generic, so what? Since when were high end stereos made to be looked at. Listen to the equipment and you won't be asking this question :)
Well I never said generic looking was good or bad. I personally agree with SQLSVT I prefer the generic look over the crazy neon flashing HU. Just getting a little input before I gain enough courage to call and find out what one of these bad boys cost. I'll post when I get more info.
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tropictour
10-02-2006, 05:28 PM
OK just got off the phone with England Audio in Eugene, OR. He qouted me $1300 for the MX406 HU and $1800 for the MCC404 4 channel amp. Wow, if the HU is worth it I may slurge, as in if I would not have to buy another HU ever again. But for the amps I may research a little bit.
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elcontouro
10-12-2006, 08:07 PM
i didn't know apple made car audio stuff!
oh thats just way to funny mcintosh has been making the best in audio since dave was in diapers and honkeytonkmonkey was just a gleem in a mooses eye
g r y m e s
10-16-2006, 04:51 PM
Anyone see The Departed(movie) yet? One of the cops has a wall of McIntosh goodness in his house. Its glorious.
MapOfTaziFoSho
10-17-2006, 02:42 AM
Anyone see The Departed(movie) yet? One of the cops has a wall of McIntosh goodness in his house. Its glorious.

he must've been crooked as fawk! :shocked:
dnewma04
10-17-2006, 08:46 AM
oh thats just way to funny mcintosh has been making the best in audio since dave was in diapers and honkeytonkmonkey was just a gleem in a mooses eye

he knows, he is the moose with the gleem in his eye.

2 reasons to buy McIntosh:

1.) Build Quality
2.) Customer Service

1 reason not to buy McIntosh:

1.) Price
tropictour
10-17-2006, 04:11 PM
Anyone see The Departed(movie) yet? One of the cops has a wall of McIntosh goodness in his house. Its glorious.
I saw that! Freakin beautiful, must of dropped a load on all that. BTW great mvie you guys should check it out. Classic Scorsese.
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muntus
10-17-2006, 05:09 PM
I saw that! Freakin beautiful, must of dropped a load on all that. BTW great mvie you guys should check it out. Classic Scorsese.
-tropictour

It's better than classic Scorcese. And yes, the cop was crooked.