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Hating the JBL Stereo in 08

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Lveh8lve, Jul 22, 2008.

  1. priusbug

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    I just put a deposit down on a new '09 Pkg#3 at the dealer... before reading this post...
    Are there any improvements in the 2009 JBL system? Or is it the same as the '08 model?
     
  2. DaGeek

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    We received a 2009 Pkg #3 a couple of weeks ago. Other than an IPod played through the AUX which sounds pretty good, I too am very disapointed with the overall sound quality.
     
  3. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    i've replaced my tweeters, adjusted everything on he EQ to be low (below center) and added a sub with a boost dial.
     
  4. Stefx

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    V8cobrakid,

    Some questions:
    -where did you tap the signal from? Is it line level ?
    -What sub did you choose?
    -Where did you place the sub?
    -where did you tap for the sub's power source?

    Thanks
     
  5. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    i tapped into the high outputs after the JBL amp... right at the connector. I should add a loop (fill in here.. magnetic loop?) to it since it runs near a lot of electrical stuff.

    I tapped in a low line converter... now.. i did something wrong because i lost a channel.. left channel subs don't work the best. i'll have to go in and fix it.

    the low line goes to the amp. the sub is JL.. i have no clue of the ratings. it's in a 1 to 1.5 sq ft box... i'm thinking 1.0 because the sub sits back at the top.. oh.. it's a 10" sub.

    i'm not sure what the amp is. i know it's 150watts. i thought it's jk.. .but kicker comes to mind?

    I got the setup from my brother and added the low line converter myself.
     
  6. V8Cobrakid

    V8Cobrakid Green Handyman

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    i suggest you look here

    possibly here