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2012 Prius C2 Audio System

Discussion in 'Prius c Main Forum' started by Lukey51, Apr 26, 2021.

  1. Lukey51

    Lukey51 Active Member

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    I've been playing music more lately in my Prius C. Many CDs are not that loud (or I should I say not loud enough for my liking) when turned up to the max. I wouldn't want to upgrade the system. I want to leave it stock and untampered with. But I have MP3 albums on flash drives that plug into the USB port and many of them sound quite amazing, IMHO. I have a bunch of surf music by Los Straightjackets and other bands.

    Tell me, if I park the car and listen to the MP3s, should I leave the motor on or off?
    I don't want to run down one of my batteries.
     
    #1 Lukey51, Apr 26, 2021
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    Elektroingenieur Senior Member

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    Keep the car in READY, not ACCESSORY or ON, so the engine can run as needed to recharge the HV battery, and the DC-DC converter can keep the auxiliary (12-volt) battery charged. See the Owner’s Manual (PDF), page 169.
     
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  3. Lukey51

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    Some people seem to think the Prius C audio system isn't very good but I think it's quite decent.
     
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    Agreed. The stock system isn’t bad at all. I did swap out the driver’s side speaker last year. My issue with the sound quality was minor: I felt like it had good highs and lows, but weak mids. I actually did both front speakers and it was a downgrade, but one speaker added a bit more midrange and balance to the sound.

    I think some models only have front speakers, which would probably make for a different experience.

    But yeah, just keep the car on. Playing music for hours without being in ready mode could kill your 12v.

    A Prius can be on for days and it won’t hurt it.
     
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    I don’t have any suggestions for your sound system but I commend your good taste in music. Los Straitjackets are excellent. Ever listen to the Aqua Velvets?
     
    #5 Steve Lees, Apr 28, 2021
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    No, but I have music by the Torquays and Messer Chups.
     
    #6 Lukey51, May 12, 2021
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