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Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Ofer Nave, Oct 6, 2019.

  1. Ofer Nave

    Ofer Nave New Member

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    Just bought a 2008 Prius w/170,000 miles last week. I like it so far, but not the stereo. I don't want radio or a CD changer, which is what I have. I want a display that shows artist/album/track info and takes a USB drive with mp3s, which I don't have.

    So, that means replacing the stock head unit with an aftermarket one. However, the front face of the stock unit has such a dramatic slant, I'm worried it'll look really weird when replaced with a conventional boxy unit.

    Anyone have experience with this? Maybe some pictures of example results from previous installs?
     
    #1 Ofer Nave, Oct 6, 2019
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    I swap original toyota radio to chinese 7" android radio. Everything works very well. IMG-20190618-WA0008.jpeg 20190716_081434.jpeg

    Posted via the PriusChat mobile app.
     
    #2 leon130tc, Oct 9, 2019
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  3. Ofer Nave

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    Thanks for the example. I ended up ordering an Axxera AV6118Bi from Crutchfield. Result:


    I'm slightly annoyed that the side frames make it difficult to access and operate the left-side controls and USB slot, but I'm mostly just thrilled to finally be able to play music off of a thumb drive or bluetooth.
     
    #3 Ofer Nave, Oct 15, 2019
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    Leon, what is that HU?
     
    #4 HadesSorceror, Oct 23, 2019
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    Was looking to replace my factor unit (JBL w/NAV) in my 2004 Prius. How did you deal with buy passing the amp if you also have a JBL factory unit? Also, did you purchase additional adapters from Crutchfield to maintain steering wheel controls?
     
    #5 timmygpa, Nov 26, 2019
  6. Ofer Nave

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    I paid someone else to do the install, so I don't fully understand what's going on - but he said that the stock amp is still being used, so I shouldn't remove it. And yes, I paid for the full set of Crutchfield adapters.
     
    #6 Ofer Nave, Nov 26, 2019
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  8. NortTexSalv04Prius

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    If possible do you have a internet link with a manufacture model …..Their are a lot of in-dash China knock off Android radio in the market would like to narrow the search. thanks
     
    #8 NortTexSalv04Prius, Dec 11, 2019
  9. NortTexSalv04Prius

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    This kinda looks like a double din Dual model that are available at Wal-Mart...
     
    #9 NortTexSalv04Prius, Dec 11, 2019
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    This choice is also floating out there in the market too
     
    #10 NortTexSalv04Prius, Dec 11, 2019
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