OEM Audio in my Prius C

Discussion in 'Prius c Audio and Electronics' started by eco31, Oct 2, 2012.

?

Would you be interested in a OEM Audio system for your Prius? If so, how much would you spend?

  1. YES $800-$1000

    12 vote(s)
    18.2%

  2. YES $1000-1200

    3 vote(s)
    4.5%

  3. YES BELOW $800

    31 vote(s)
    47.0%

  4. MAYBE

    7 vote(s)
    10.6%

  5. NO

    13 vote(s)
    19.7%
Page 2 of 8
  1. koipond

    koipond Member

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2012
    198
    40
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    Looks great and leaves lots of trunk space. Wonder how it will work with the husky liner that fits the original floor contour...

    SCH-I535 ? 4 Beta
     
    #21 koipond, Jul 9, 2013
  2. kingnba6

    kingnba6 Active Member

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2013
    1,018
    242
    0
    Location:
    NY
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius c
    Model:
    One
    so basically this is just an speaker/sub in the rear?
     
    #22 kingnba6, Jul 10, 2013
  3. eco31

    eco31 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2012
    213
    57
    7
    Location:
    IE
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    It should fit fine with a liner. There is a bracket that get installed to hold the sub from the rear truck area. I will post a photo soon and verify that it will work with a liner.
     
    #23 eco31, Jul 15, 2013
  4. eco31

    eco31 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2012
    213
    57
    7
    Location:
    IE
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    The system includes all speaker, harness, and their 32 bit DSP amplifier and sub amplifier. The sub is an option add on to the system.
     
    #24 eco31, Jul 15, 2013
  5. koipond

    koipond Member

    Joined:
    Nov 13, 2012
    198
    40
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    Any more info? How does the outboard amp interface with the factory head unit since the factory head unit has no pre-amp output? Speaker-to-line-out-converter built into the amp?

    Any news on price? how would someone on the east coast get this installed? Thanks!
     
    #25 koipond, Jul 25, 2013
  6. -y0-

    -y0- Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2013
    142
    20
    0
    Location:
    Pacific NW
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    What's the actual price?
     
    #26 -y0-, Jul 30, 2013
  7. garm

    garm mpg + cool = win

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2013
    215
    80
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Two
    Last year. lol

    SPH-L710 ? 2
     
    #27 garm, Jul 31, 2013
  8. eco31

    eco31 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2012
    213
    57
    7
    Location:
    IE
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    Prices are not out yet. I know they have built great relationships with dealers all over the US, let me know which dealership you would like to go to and I can ask if that dealership would be able to insall it.
     
    #28 eco31, Aug 5, 2013
  9. eco31

    eco31 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2012
    213
    57
    7
    Location:
    IE
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    No pricing yet, sorry.
     
    #29 eco31, Aug 5, 2013
  10. -y0-

    -y0- Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2013
    142
    20
    0
    Location:
    Pacific NW
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    My dealership doesn't even know about this company. I plan to install it myself.
     
    #30 -y0-, Aug 5, 2013
  11. SquallLHeart

    SquallLHeart The Techie Guy

    Joined:
    Mar 10, 2012
    826
    247
    5
    Location:
    San Jose, CA
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Two
    my gripe about that location is how or if it will affect airflow for the traction battery...
     
    #31 SquallLHeart, Aug 5, 2013
    karabits likes this.
  12. garm

    garm mpg + cool = win

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2013
    215
    80
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Two
    We're a dealer for OEM Audio+ -- there is no ETA or pricing on the Prius C kit yet. Frustrating!
     
    #32 garm, Aug 5, 2013
  13. eco31

    eco31 Member

    Joined:
    Jul 12, 2012
    213
    57
    7
    Location:
    IE
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    LOL! If your dealer have not heard of the company, I am sorry to hear that. Have them contact OEM audio so they do not miss out. You can and should be able to do it yourself.
     
    #33 eco31, Aug 8, 2013
  14. los panda

    los panda Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2013
    155
    23
    0
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius c
    Model:
    Two
    what is included?
     
    #34 los panda, Aug 8, 2013
  15. garm

    garm mpg + cool = win

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2013
    215
    80
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Two
    An amp, a sub and connections. This wires your existing OEM head unit and stock speakers to the additional amp and subwoofer.

    I've heard it and it does improve the sound quality a lot. The bass is especially deep and crisp. With that said, you cannot make the stock speakers emit frequencies they weren't capable of emitting before, and just changing my head unit in my C2 improved the overall sound a great deal.
     
    #35 garm, Aug 8, 2013
  16. los panda

    los panda Member

    Joined:
    Jun 23, 2013
    155
    23
    0
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius c
    Model:
    Two
    yes, the oem head unit is not exactly an sq receiver.
     
    #36 los panda, Aug 9, 2013
  17. DuHolt

    DuHolt New Member

    Joined:
    Aug 9, 2013
    4
    0
    0
    Location:
    Chicago
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius c
    Model:
    Two
    It looks nice, but that company sure is pricey. What kills it for me, more than the price, is that you're stuck using high level outputs out of the factory radio. You can only do so much with that, even if you do end up swapping all the speakers in the car.
     
    #37 DuHolt, Aug 9, 2013
  18. -y0-

    -y0- Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2013
    142
    20
    0
    Location:
    Pacific NW
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    They got back to me with some info...

    Our Stage Concept allows the customer to build their system according to taste and budget. Stage 1 is comprised of our 32-bit DSP Amplifier w/ vehicle-specific EQ tuning and Quik-Sync Wiring Harness. It is a starter upgrade package designed for use with the stock speakers. It provided a noticeable improvement in clarity of sound and increased dynamics because its powering the speakers with more clean power. Stage 2 adds a subwoofer amp and one 8-inch CF subwoofer in a Prius C enclosure. Stage 3 replaces all the stock speakers with our drip-in/plug & play 1-inch high resolution soft dome tweeter, 6.5-inch CF woofer (front door) and 6.5 coaxial (rear door) essentially upgrading the entire system to Reference status. We will introduce Stage 2 (ETA-October) and Stage 3 (ETA-November) as they become available.

    I plan to get the stage 3 for sure.
     
    #38 -y0-, Aug 15, 2013
  19. garm

    garm mpg + cool = win

    Joined:
    Mar 17, 2013
    215
    80
    0
    Vehicle:
    2012 Prius c
    Model:
    Two
    This year? :whistle:
     
    #39 garm, Aug 16, 2013
  20. -y0-

    -y0- Member

    Joined:
    Jul 25, 2013
    142
    20
    0
    Location:
    Pacific NW
    Vehicle:
    2013 Prius c
    Model:
    Four
    I sure hope so. I feel like the sound system is the weakest point on the c4.
     
    #40 -y0-, Aug 16, 2013
    eco31 likes this.
(You must log in or sign up to post here.)
Page 2 of 8