A premium audio system. If already in place what audio system is In play?
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High end audio should be an option - and one that I won't be interested in. It's a vehicle, not a sound studio.
I don't know about anybody else, but I plan to play this as I drive out of the South Carolina plant in 2027. This song for me will now forever be connected to the Scout Reveal! 
Klipsch is a great American brand with a long and storied history. They also partner with car manufacturers to deliver excellent in-car audio.
I think they’d be a great partner because they where making iconic speakers while IH where making iconic Scouts.
I think they’d be a great partner because they where making iconic speakers while IH where making iconic Scouts.
Ever since the reveal its been on repeat in my head. I think ive watched the video of the scouts coming out at least a thousand times just to hear that song and see them roll out of the barn/garage.I don't know about anybody else, but I plan to play this as I drive out of the South Carolina plant in 2027. This song for me will now forever be connected to the Scout Reveal!
Sitting in the stands at the reveal I had a tear roll when that started. It just all connected and brought back memories
I some how just made the connection that thats the same band that sing “Have You Ever Seen The Rain?” Now i think my appreciation of the reveal song has gone trough the roof. Crazy that I only noticed it know since when do you hear the name Creedence Clearwater Revival everyday.
CCR has many hits. A great classic band. Damn, probably showing my age a bit here
Depends on your age
. Many of us choose to listen regularly enough
Im in my early 20s. So it makes sense.Depends on your age
Whatever the brand, it won't be loud enough or have enough bass for me, so please have full-range audio coming from the "head unit" to whatever amp/processing package is used. That at least allows me to access wiring and add additional amps as desired. Hopefully the 12v system will be amenable to upgrades for audio and exterior lighting at a minimum.
A CD player would be so nice, a single would be great but a six track would be perfect in these.
eh, go full retro - 8 track or bust!
I’m sure it ages me, but I have to admit, I do miss having a cd player in my vehicle.
I’ve had nothing but good experience with my Bose consumer audio, wouldn’t whine if I was told to expect Bose audio in my car. I don’t know why folks get down on Bose when you bring them up in any discussion about speakers. The other thing that I’ve liked when I’ve reached out to them? Tech support is in the US, right in their Framingham, MA office. I don’t mind that. The majority of the company is owned by MIT because Amar Bose was an MIT professor and his patents are theirs, ergo. MIT is really into protecting its image. None of these are bad qualities.
I don’t miss it so much as u have a whole pack of CD’s just sitting around and would enjoy listening to them while traveling
Want to add to the requests for a premium sound system. As a long time EV driver, a high sound quality system is just as important as high volume capabilities. I did not buy a Tesla since the SQ was not very good. I currently have a Meridian system in my iPace and don't want to step down from that when buying a real SUV. The Meridian system in the RS1 sounds great, and I assume by the time the Traveler is released LR will have an EV with a Meridian system as well. Looks like Scout will win on function and capabilities, but the sound system can't suck or the wife will get the final choice.
If going for a classic American partnership, Polk SR mobile speakers were some of the best USA designs available. While made in China, I had a set of separates in a VW bus that worked well over engine noise and were awesome when camping. I drove mine with a Denon head unit and Sony amps, but a/d/s and Soundstream are also from the same era. Also Alpine had its roots in Motorola and Alps, so maybe its origin as a US - Japanese partnership is not too far off the mark. Or maybe do something with Marantz or Kenwood. Whatever you do it needs to sound good as EV's are unforgiving of a bad system.
If going for a classic American partnership, Polk SR mobile speakers were some of the best USA designs available. While made in China, I had a set of separates in a VW bus that worked well over engine noise and were awesome when camping. I drove mine with a Denon head unit and Sony amps, but a/d/s and Soundstream are also from the same era. Also Alpine had its roots in Motorola and Alps, so maybe its origin as a US - Japanese partnership is not too far off the mark. Or maybe do something with Marantz or Kenwood. Whatever you do it needs to sound good as EV's are unforgiving of a bad system.
I have no complaints with my experiences with Alpine systems in a couple of vehicles. I haven’t heard any of the other systems and I’m not an audiophile, so I guess there’s that. I won’t be willing (able?) to fork out a big premium for premium audio unfortunately, but a step down from my Alpine system would be a disappointment.
I’d say I’m not as particular on the brand as I am the sound “consultant that tunes the system. Acuras always had phenomenal sound and I couldn’t tell you whose speakers but the tuning in the cabin was perfect. And no longer relevant but 10 years ago when you could still play audio DVD’s it sounded like you were on stage with the band. So any quality manufacturers but please have it tuned to the specific vehicle
I'm sure you're not but don't take this lightly Scout. You'd be surprised how something like this can bring down the desirability of a product. Its things that owners interact with everyday that you need to nail: seats, steering wheel, audio, infotainment, ingress/egress, HVAC, camera quality, grab handles, wireless charger that works well.
Bang & Olufsen, Mark Levinson, Harmon Kardon, Bowers & Wilkins. Any one of these systems would be awesome. If they go in-house lets hope they are closer to Tesla than Rivian.
Bang & Olufsen, Mark Levinson, Harmon Kardon, Bowers & Wilkins. Any one of these systems would be awesome. If they go in-house lets hope they are closer to Tesla than Rivian.
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