Any one tried Bongiovi Acoustics DPS??

[CrankyOldMan]

The company I work for actually tested these units. Granted, it was in an anechoic sound chamber and not the actual cars, but the overall impression was "meh".

From what the engineers told me about it, it seems to be a custom tuned EQ setting (there is a bank of DIP switches on the connector side) for each model that it's compatible with. It boosts the frequencies that your sound system isn't good at reproducing. The general consensus from the lab techs that tested it was "spend the money on an aftermarket system instead." The only reason I can see going with this is if you insist on keeping the OEM head unit to deter theft.

[HTM Yaris]

When they start putting Reverb , Chorus , Flange , Pitch Shift , Delay and 1/3 or 2/3 octave EQ ,in head units , I'll think about changing the deck .

A Gutter Slut distortion would be nice as well . Not to mention a noise gate or Hush unit .

Also , some Celestian Vintage 30 speakers would be sweet

An all tube amp would be spectacular .....expensive but spectacular .

[sqcomp]

Originally Posted by HTM Yaris

When they start putting Reverb , Chorus , Flange , Pitch Shift , Delay and 1/3 or 2/3 octave EQ ,in head units , I'll think about changing the deck .

funny! Both Derick and my sources have the EQ you're asking for, phase control and time alignment at the source...

No need for reverb, the time alignment can give you the hall effect...

I've also got a Bit One that is about to be installed. That takes it up even more than our sources abilities.

[digitalrain]

Thanks for the feedback everyone. Maybe that's why I've never heard of it being installed on any Yaris here. The "meh" factor. It does seem like an expensive EQ (hidden away from sight) I wonder if you can use this on different models(Camry, Matrix etc) by flipping the DIP switches???
Having the original ugly OEM unit is pretty attractive to me. It costs $300 deductible if your side window is broken here. And only $200 for the front windshield. My ex's side window was smashed twice in 3 months just to grab small stuff. Expensive waste of money with no return.

Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

The company I work for actually tested these units. Granted, it was in an anechoic sound chamber and not the actual cars, but the overall impression was "meh".

From what the engineers told me about it, it seems to be a custom tuned EQ setting (there is a bank of DIP switches on the connector side) for each model that it's compatible with. It boosts the frequencies that your sound system isn't good at reproducing. The general consensus from the lab techs that tested it was "spend the money on an aftermarket system instead." The only reason I can see going with this is if you insist on keeping the OEM head unit to deter theft.

[CrankyOldMan]

Originally Posted by digitalrain

I wonder if you can use this on different models(Camry, Matrix etc) by flipping the DIP switches???

Yes, the DSP is not vehicle specific. You just need to know the DIP settings and have the right wire harness to splice it into your factory harness. The DIP settings aren't readily available online (I've looked). I'm currently trying to sort out who makes the toyota connectors so that I can get the pins for them to make my own splice. The connectors themselves are available individually from places that stock "everything" or possibly from the dealer. The DSP connectors are AMP universal mate-n-lok.

[digitalrain]

That's good to know then you can just take out the DSP when you're selling the car and find out the new DIP setting for your new Toyota. I like the flexibility.
Anything that won't show thru the windows is better for me , although not the ultimate way to go by any means.

Originally Posted by CrankyOldMan

Yes, the DSP is not vehicle specific. You just need to know the DIP settings and have the right wire harness to splice it into your factory harness. The DIP settings aren't readily available online (I've looked). I'm currently trying to sort out who makes the toyota connectors so that I can get the pins for them to make my own splice. The connectors themselves are available individually from places that stock "everything" or possibly from the dealer. The DSP connectors are AMP universal mate-n-lok.