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   jht3rd
   Member

   I am very pleased with the JVC KD-S100, and the Bongiovi Acoustics is really amazing. Just installed Sony 6 x 8 Xplod GT series in rear and Kenwood 6 1/2 3-ways in the doors. I am reasonably satisfied with the way the system sounds now. Replacing the speakers was definitely worth it. I had the Sony speakers left over from an installation that never took place. I am trying to decide which of the Beta downloads would be a good fit for this vehicle. Do you recommend VAR 2 or VAR 3?
   Thanks

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   jht3rd
   Member

   I have tried the Universal CD that came with the KD-S100, and VAR 02 and VAR 03. All 3 sound great, but at present I am using VAR 03. Any thoughts about the best version for this vehicle would be appreciated. I don't trust my own ears to make the decision.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Joey Butera
   Audio and Computer Systems Engineer

   You should absolutely trust your ears with this decision! It's YOUR music in YOUR car. For us at Bongiovi Acoustics it is all about empowering our users to achieve the sound they want. We always rely on our ears to make final decisions regarding DPS applications and so should you. If you haven't tried VAR 01 then do that and pick the one you like the most! Some folks even keep several profile CDs in the car so that they may change them to suit the type of music or mood for the day. I hope this helps! If you have any other questions don't hesitate to ask.
   Joe

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   HitWizard
   Member

   I have also had great success with the VAR 03. I have the KD-S100 in an 07 Dodge Caliber, and the larger cabin within really seems to benefit from the more blanketed sound.

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   jht3rd
   Member

   Hi Joe,
   Of course, you're right about it being my decision about which DPS application to use. I tried VAR 01 and it did not really grab me. Right now, I'm going to go with the Universal Profile Tuning Disk that came in the box. To me, it sounds better than the other profile CDs. VAR 03 is a close second, and I'll probably continue to experiment with the other disks but at some point, you just have to go with one version. The Sable should be pretty close to a Universal-type vehicle.

   The JVC KD-S100 with the Bongiovi Acoustics (& new speakers) has really transformed the entire driving experience in this 95 Mercury Sable. I bought the car on Ebay for $2,000, and it is in like-new condition. The car is fairly roomy inside with plenty of room for 4 adults. I can't wait to take a road trip with some friends.

   Just out of curiosity, which DPS version would you lean towards for the 95 Sable if it were your car?

   Thanks,
   John

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   Joey Butera
   Audio and Computer Systems Engineer

   John,
   I tend to lean towards VAR 03 in almost all of the vehicles I've tried it in. But of course I created VAR 03 so it represents my tastes in audio. The original Universal profile, while delivering the WOW factor, is a bit over processed for my ears. The actual listening experience varies greatly from vehicle to vehicle so even after going over all of the technical specs it really boils down to an emotional response for me. As someone who records music for a living, I can tell you it's much more about the vibe than the numbers on the screen.

   The membership to this forum is now up to 75 so it looks like the custom profiles will be available soon. I know your model year will not be available but perhaps a similar one will work nicely in your ride!
   Joe

   Posted 2 years ago #
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   jht3rd
   Member

   Hi Joe,
   After a few days of using the Universal Profile, I have made the switch back to VAR 03. The Universal Profile is perhaps a little over the top, but still really interesting. Perhaps, the Universal would be the best choice with factory speakers. With replacement 6 x 8 2-way speakers in the rear deck and similar 6 1/2 3-ways in the front doors, VAR 03 is the better choice for this vehicle.

   Looking forward to the release of the custom profiles. There will probably be some vehicle with similar interior dimensions and with nearly identical speaker layout among the profiles. My car stereo system sounds incredibly good right now. It would really be amazing if the custom profiles improved the sound even more. I'll probably be one of the first people checking out these new profiles when they become available.

   Thanks for the advice and your good work,
   John

   Posted 2 years ago #

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