stereo + speakers for 2018 prius two

Discussion in 'Gen 4 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by KRDucky, Feb 10, 2024.

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  1. KRDucky

    KRDucky Junior Member

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    I've been chatting with crutchfield and my local audio installers and have generally landed on the following setup but am stuck deciding on the dash kit as well as the rear speakers.

    Headunit: Alpine ILX-F509
    Front speakers: Alpine S2-S65C
    Rear: Alpine S2-S65 ? (not sure. crutchfield says they dont fit. local installer says they do)
    Dash kit: Crutchfield says American International kit. Local Installer says Metra. Tacoma forums say: Scosche

    What dash kit do you all recommend?
    Is there a better speaker config?
    Will the S2-S65 fit in the rear? If not, better/comparable rear coax speakers?

    I generally listen to Liquid Drum and Bass and Podcasts
     
    #1 KRDucky, Feb 10, 2024
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    my local installer is pushing for me to consider the Sony ES 9500 over the Alpine ILX-F509....thoughts?
     
    #2 KRDucky, Feb 13, 2024
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    My thoughts is to leave the head unit alone.
     
    #3 Drakxyfly, Feb 14, 2024
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    why leave the crappy stock 6" screen alone? No android auto, no proper usb support etc
     
    #4 KRDucky, Feb 15, 2024
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    I have android Auto on mine. If that's all you want get a $40 dongle and you have wireless Android. The headunit is part of the system. So you will loose steering wheel control, have to wire a new backup camera, your phone won't go through the system ect.
     
    #5 Drakxyfly, Feb 16, 2024
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    what are you on about? The Maestro RR exists for a REASON. It retains ALL your factory controls. Steering wheel, backup etc.
     
    #6 KRDucky, Feb 17, 2024
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    Funny you believe that but just not true. While yes it's programmable, you will loose some factory features period.
     
    #7 Drakxyfly, Feb 19, 2024
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    I have not seen anything lost on my Alpine F509. If anything, I gained stuff that the stock setup did NOT have like the ability to see all the tire pressures in real time. If there was anything lost, I havent noticed. Granted, if I havent noticed it, I probably never used it and thus it was useless.
     
    #8 KRDucky, Feb 27, 2024
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    What trim level do you have? I would really love the tire pressure, etc type readouts. I have a ‘19 XLE, and I’m looking to change out my receiver, maybe upgrade the speakers
     
    #9 RojaRosie, May 10, 2024
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