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So...the first unit I received was a FRS model...the second unit I received was a BRZ unit, but it was programmed as a reference system and not a 400+...third time...it looks like I have the right system. Clearly, OEM Audio have service issues, but to be fair to Daniel, he has been extremely responsive throughout the whole ordeal.
So, here's the review of the system...brief version...playing Beyonce and Jay-z...the sound is awesome...there's a clear distinction in the vocals and the music with the subwoofer pushing out great pulses. With compressed modern music, again, it brings out the strengths of the system. Where it seems to lack is in playing 70s or 80s uncompressed music where it fails to pull out the tight bass lines...it almost ignores them! I am working with Daniel to see if the OEM team can find a solution, I suspect this is the way it is. With that, I recommend that if you like hard rock, this is not the system for you.
Another aspect for consideration is highway driving...I feel like the system could do with some noise canceling to take out the piped in cabin engine sound...but that might not be an option.
Finally, I want to applaud the OEM team for attempting to bring true audio quality to in-car entertainment...there are too many systems out there that bring quantity, but not quality to the table.
Maybe the reference fills in the holes of the 400+, but it is highly unlikely that I will be purchasing that upgrade considering the poor experience I have had with OEM.
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