OEM Audio+ High Resolution Audio Amp and Subwoofer

[METAL]

Bavsound doesn't offer an amp for the Supra.

Yes, I am aware.

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[Tripjammer]

Yeah. I think the other systems are overpriced as well, since you’re basically getting an 8” sub, custom enclosure, and wiring harness for the low, low price of $1100+. The DSP tuning may be worth it, though - I’ve heard nothing but good things about their systems, but that could be their primary audience of people who have rarely listened to anything other than OEM systems.

If it's better than the OEM system which ain't too bad after you do the mods listed in this forum.......I just can't wait to here this system....plus 60 mins to install it...sounds good to me.....I hope it sounds bad to the bone!

 

[Tsuki]

If it's better than the OEM system which ain't too bad after you do the mods listed in this forum.......I just can't wait to here this system....plus 60 mins to install it...sounds good to me.....I hope it sounds bad to the bone!

No doubt. I’m all about plug-and-play, and might have even gone this direction, if I wasn’t already $1000 in with the MoBridge… but I know I’ll be better off, in the end!

 

[digicidal]

The frequency range of their sun is 20-1000hz just for an FYI.

Is that a misprint? If there is just a single sub running that high I can't see it not affecting the sound significantly. Even ~200Hz is pretty easily localizable, and at 1000Hz you're into the fundamentals of male vocals and a ton of other instruments - which will all be coming from the back corner of the hatch. Even with perfect time-alignment that's going to sound weird.

That's not as big of a deal (though far from optimal for sure) with the factory subs... at least they're separate transducers and positioned close-ish to the seats. I would definitely have to hear that in person before I'd ever consider pulling the trigger on it... even if it was half the introductory price.

 

[wfujay]

https://www.instagram.com/mxr_mkv/

This is the owner of the car in the installation video. I'm pretty sure they use a rebadged Match UP 7BMW amp/DSP + the Helix SDMI25 as the MOST interface device.

 

[digicidal]

There's also no such thing as a "perfect house curve". They've been using that same curve image for all of their systems on all vehicles. It's not what their curve on the Supra specifically looks like.

Good to know it's just marketing fluff and not an actual representation of the frequency response of the results.

As far as there being no such thing as a "perfect house curve" however, we'll just have to agree to disagree with that... I'm with Toole and Olive on that note.

Unless you meant achieving a perfect frequency response in a problematic environment with the limitations that entails - in which case then I agree completely. Doesn't mean I'm not willing to spend a few dozen hours tweaking DSP/EQ/FIR settings to get as close as physics allows.

 

[wfujay]

Good to know it's just marketing fluff and not an actual representation of the frequency response of the results.

As far as there being no such thing as a "perfect house curve" however, we'll just have to agree to disagree with that... I'm with Toole and Olive on that note.

Unless you meant achieving a perfect frequency response in a problematic environment with the limitations that entails - in which case then I agree completely. Doesn't mean I'm not willing to spend a few dozen hours tweaking DSP/EQ/FIR settings to get as close as physics allows.

Cool. So these systems are clearly not for you. However they have worked for 1000's of other users across different vehicles - in fact I don't think I've read a single negative review ever. I'm sure the OEM Audio+ team has spent a lot more than a few dozen hours tweaking this system and I don't doubt that it sounds very good for what it is. The founder of OEM Audio+ has a very good reputation as a veteran in the music industry and he knows what proper high fidelity audio sounds like, and he certainly knows how to tune audio acoustics properly. So I'm not worried at all in that regard.

I've been eyeing these systems and have wanted to hear one ever since I owned an STi and a Tacoma and just never pulled the trigger. This time I think I will. I've done things your way in the past on many different cars, including that same STi, from $5k-$10k custom setups, to just buying $3k in hardware and doing everything myself including the tuning. I simply don't have the desire or time for that anymore and just want something simple and clean.

But of course as it seems you want everyone here to acknowledge since you're posting in a thread for a product you obviously are not interested in: Your sound setup and tuning methods are superior and will sound infinitely better than this OEM Audio + system. All hail King digicidal, the destroyer of audio marketing fluff and the king of EQ physics.

 

[cvondra]

Cool. So these systems are clearly not for you. However they have worked for 1000's of other users across different vehicles - in fact I don't think I've read a single negative review ever. I'm sure the OEM Audio+ team has spent a lot more than a few dozen hours tweaking this system and I don't doubt that it sounds very good for what it is. The founder of OEM Audio+ has a very good reputation as a veteran in the music industry and he knows what proper high fidelity audio sounds like, and he certainly knows how to tune audio acoustics properly. So I'm not worried at all in that regard.

I've been eyeing these systems and have wanted to hear one ever since I owned an STi and a Tacoma and just never pulled the trigger. This time I think I will. I've done things your way in the past on many different cars, including that same STi, from $5k-$10k custom setups, to just buying $3k in hardware and doing everything myself including the tuning. I simply don't have the desire or time for that anymore and just want something simple and clean.

But of course as it seems you want everyone here to acknowledge since you're posting in a thread for a product you obviously are not interested in: Your sound setup and tuning methods are superior and will sound infinitely better than this OEM Audio + system. All hail King digicidal, the destroyer of audio marketing fluff and the king of EQ physics.

I've owned two so far and have this one pre-ordered. Have one in my son's tC and had one in my FRS. Customer service is top notch and sound purity is fantastic. They tried hard to utilize the current subs in the system but they couldn't get them to sound worth a shit. They are honest enough to say the jbls are perfectly fine for this system and no need to replace. I have trusted them and will again. For those who want their sub to bounce them down the road they should go custom. For those of us who can install the kit and enjoy the purity they tune their system and not hack the shit out of their car or factory harness etc the OEM guys nail shit. No dis to the custom guys but bashing something they haven't bought they can lick the sweat from my butthole.

 

[Tripjammer]

Cool. So these systems are clearly not for you. However they have worked for 1000's of other users across different vehicles - in fact I don't think I've read a single negative review ever. I'm sure the OEM Audio+ team has spent a lot more than a few dozen hours tweaking this system and I don't doubt that it sounds very good for what it is. The founder of OEM Audio+ has a very good reputation as a veteran in the music industry and he knows what proper high fidelity audio sounds like, and he certainly knows how to tune audio acoustics properly. So I'm not worried at all in that regard.

I've been eyeing these systems and have wanted to hear one ever since I owned an STi and a Tacoma and just never pulled the trigger. This time I think I will. I've done things your way in the past on many different cars, including that same STi, from $5k-$10k custom setups, to just buying $3k in hardware and doing everything myself including the tuning. I simply don't have the desire or time for that anymore and just want something simple and clean.

But of course as it seems you want everyone here to acknowledge since you're posting in a thread for a product you obviously are not interested in: Your sound setup and tuning methods are superior and will sound infinitely better than this OEM Audio + system. All hail King digicidal, the destroyer of audio marketing fluff and the king of EQ physics.

I want to see your final review...because I kinda want this setup.....quick and painless

 

[Thill444]

https://www.instagram.com/mxr_mkv/

This is the owner of the car in the installation video. I'm pretty sure they use a rebadged Match UP 7BMW amp/DSP + the Helix SDMI25 as the MOST interface device.

So looks like around $1300-1500 there? Then the dedicated sub. Then the tuning, I don’t think $2500 is too much honestly. A really good shop that will spend the hours it takes to measure and EQ can cost $500+, depending on how much time they put into the tune.

 

[wfujay]

So looks like around $1300-1500 there? Then the dedicated sub. Then the tuning, I don’t think $2500 is too much honestly. A really good shop that will spend the hours it takes to measure and EQ can cost $500+, depending on how much time they put into the tune.

Exactly. I think $2500 is probably right around the sweet spot if not just a bit high. But I know they put a lot of time and effort into the development of their products and tuning and making it as simple for the end user as possible. I've heard 60+ hours for tuning alone for some vehicles and from what I've heard their support is fantastic. $3k would be a harder sell for me.

 

[wfujay]

I want to see your final review...because I kinda want this setup.....quick and painless

I just preordered it. The 30 day lead time is going to be painful, but I'll post my thoughts when I have everything installed and spend a day or two auditioning it.

 

[wfujay]

Just had an interesting thought...Bavsound Stage 1 drop in speakers paired with the this kit. Technically the amp should power them just fine since they're designed to be dropped in with the stock amp.

Maybe I'll do a before and after comparison...

EDIT: Or better yet, maybe I'll do the ETON BMW plug & plays instead.

 

[Thill444]

Just had an interesting thought...Bavsound Stage 1 drop in speakers paired with the this kit. Technically the amp should power them just fine since they're designed to be dropped in with the stock amp.

Maybe I'll do a before and after comparison...

EDIT: Or better yet, maybe I'll do the ETON BMW plug & plays instead.

I would talk to OEM Audio but they did all the measuring and tuning with the stock speakers. Changing the OEM speakers should require a different calibration.

 

[digicidal]

I would talk to OEM Audio but they did all the measuring and tuning with the stock speakers. Changing the OEM speakers should require a different calibration.

Yes. They acknowledge that fact in their other systems, which come in the two flavors (OEM/Custom drivers). They have some kits which are marked "OEM for now" in the tuning section... so they likely have a different DSP file they can either provide or switch to somehow without sending everything back to them.

Contrary to what some believe , I would love to be able to buy a drop-in solution for the MKV. If BMW/Toyota had implemented 6.5" drivers in the doors, those concerns would be gone. Almost all of their other systems are for installations with larger mid-woofers (Tacoma even has both 6.5's and 6x9's utilized).

If there was the possibility of re-tuning for a change in speakers later on or the option of utilizing the factory subs as mid-woofers, then it would seem perfect to me. That not being the case, I can't figure out how they managed to get much below ~400Hz as a crossover point for the 8" sub.

I look forward to hearing first hand experience in a few months however.

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