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Its not often Im impressed with the performance of in-car audio systems.

But that couldnt have been further from the case inside the 2025 Cadillac OPTIQ with Dolby Atmos.

2025 Cadillac OPTIQ on the show floor at CES 2025

The 2025 OPTIQ packs a AKG audio system with 19 total speakers optimally installed inside the cabin.

Acoustic-laminated glass benefits listening, too.

I jumped inside the passenger seat for a demo and cycled though a few songs Dolby and Cadillac suggested.

2025 Cadillac Optiq AWD Sport

But the real test for me was how one of my favorite artists sounded in the cabin.

The choral intro swirled around the cabin while the song’s heartbeat-feel thumped through my chest.

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