23 infotainment sound system sound take a step backward?

[tjs3922]

I have had my 23 Suburban HC for a few weeks and just really been driving and checking it out the last few days.

First big impression: The sound quality seems like a step back from my 21 Suburban RST. I know the infotainment was redesigned for 22? Plus the 23 Suburban has the top of the line Bose with centerpoint systems.

I am surprised that the sound quality in a 87k vehicle would be average.

 

[suterusu]

Could just be me, but after driving a '21 SLT for a year, our '22 Denali with a better system doesn't sound that much different, maybe even worse?

 

[ColeBlooded]

Could be that the speakers are still tight in the 2023. After a few hours of playing, some speaker cones will loosen up and sound fuller and richer.

 

[tjs3922]

Could be that the speakers are still tight in the 2023. After a few hours of playing, some speaker cones will loosen up and sound fuller and richer.

Thanks, that is a good point!

We only have 70 miles on it.

 

[tjs3922]

Could just be me, but after driving a '21 SLT for a year, our '22 Denali with a better system doesn't sound that much different, maybe even worse?

Sounds a bit like me. My 21 RST rocked pretty good. But like poster Coleblooded noted maybe a few hours to soften up the speakers.

 

[tom3]

Have you gone through the various settings for tone and EQ boost?

 

[tjs3922]

Yes I have. I have have kind of settled on "normal" or "centerpoint". My fade is set toward the back and right of he driver position. The sound seem very front centric and the volume seems to be lacking compared to my 21.

 

[Callen841]

Do you by chance have the autopilot turned off? I usually don’t like the auto volume systems in cars, and the Tahoe is no different, but for some reason it really makes the system more full. If it’s not on try it and see if you notice an improvement.

 

[tjs3922]

Do you by chance have the autopilot turned off? I usually don’t like the auto volume systems in cars, and the Tahoe is no different, but for some reason it really makes the system more full. If it’s not on try it and see if you notice an improvement.

Thanks, I will check that out.

 

[program4444]

I will say this -- the headrest speakers in the Ultimate are the biggest waste and gimmick ever. Everyone who sits in my car asks if they are broken. You have to crank the stereo to get any sound out of them.

 

[StephenPT]

I will say this -- the headrest speakers in the Ultimate are the biggest waste and gimmick ever. Everyone who sits in my car asks if they are broken. You have to crank the stereo to get any sound out of them.

So if the headrest speakers don't work, super-cruise is not available - what exactly does a Denali Ultimate get you over a regular Denali?

 

[ColeBlooded]

So if the headrest speakers don't work, super-cruise is not available - what exactly does a Denali Ultimate get you over a regular Denali?

People complain about the head rest speakers on the escalade forums. They're just there for ambience. If they played loudly people would probably go deaf lol. And trucks have been built with SC since October 3rd I believe.

 

[Reels]

Exactly, they are like surround speakers in your home theater. The rear speakers only fire certain frequencies and tones depending on the broadcast or media. Like Coleblooded said, they would drive you nuts if you heard them all the time.

I have had my Ultimate a few days now and I think the sound is great compared to my other GMC rides. 2017 Denali Yukon XL and 2019 GMC Sierra.

 

[program4444]

Exactly, they are like surround speakers in your home theater. The rear speakers only fire certain frequencies and tones depending on the broadcast or media. Like Coleblooded said, they would drive you nuts if you heard them all the time.

I have had my Ultimate a few days now and I think the sound is great compared to my other GMC rides. 2017 Denali Yukon XL and 2019 GMC Sierra.

I have a nice high end theater system at home. Those surrounds add to the ambiance. These are so muted as to add nothing to the listening experience.

I wanted to fanboy over them, but they are truly pointless. I love so much about the car - and I have Super Cruise and find it excellent - but the factory upgraded audio system in my Mustang is way better than the Ultimate’s. Hopefully it improves/grows on me over time.

 

[mplunk]

I have a nice high end theater system at home. Those surrounds add to the ambiance. These are so muted as to add nothing to the listening experience.

I wanted to fanboy over them, but they are truly pointless. I love so much about the car - and I have Super Cruise and find it excellent - but the factory upgraded audio system in my Mustang is way better than the Ultimate’s. Hopefully it improves/grows on me over time.

Could also be a setting. I never really noticed the headrest speakers in my Escalade until I turned the 360 sound all the way up- now it's real obvious they're at least adding to the experience. No idea if the Ultimate has the same setting option.

They also are really noticeable with the conversation enhancement on

 

[Reels]

Could also be a setting. I never really noticed the headrest speakers in my Escalade until I turned the 360 sound all the way up- now it's real obvious they're at least adding to the experience. No idea if the Ultimate has the same setting option.

They also are really noticeable with the conversation enhancement on

Good tip, changed to center point and they are more prominent.

 

[Brand0n]

Do you by chance have the autopilot turned off? I usually don’t like the auto volume systems in cars, and the Tahoe is no different, but for some reason it really makes the system more full. If it’s not on try it and see if you notice an improvement.

Where is this setting?

 

[mplunk]

Where is this setting?

Under Audio Settings.

 

[WalleyeMikeIII]

Where is this setting?

you are looking or AudioPilot, or Speed Compensated Volume, there is no setting labeled "autopilot," I believe that was a typo.

From the Owners Manual:

 

[Callen841]

you are looking or AudioPilot, or Speed Compensated Volume, there is no setting labeled "autopilot," I believe that was a typo.

From the Owners Manual:
View attachment 385150

Yes my fault “audiopilot” not autopilot !