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Upgrading 2005 Radio

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Xiidaen, May 15, 2012.

  1. Xiidaen

    Xiidaen New Member

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    Most of the threads I see in here are for people who know what they're doing -- I'm not one of them. I'm looking for suggestings on purchasing a replacement radio and installation services, either a national chain or someone near Central NJ.

    I've currently got a satallite radio plugged in to the AUX, and it's the "5" model with the navigation system and CD Changer. I'd like to get the following:

    -- apple / ipod support (mini-jack is fine, or more fancy)
    -- use of existing Sirius setup, or it's own capability

    I somehow doubt this is as simple as going to best buy and picking a radio off the shelf and telling them to install it, but I thought I'd check with the experts here first as to the best way to proceed. The aftermarket items on here might work, but I thought it might be better to replace things as opposed to adding to them.

    Any suggestions are much appreciated!
     
    #1 Xiidaen, May 15, 2012
  2. cnschult

    cnschult Active Member

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    to just run an ipod with the older prius just you a cassette deck adapter. I've had half a dozen ones over the years and the black ones all gave that hissing noise. recently I picked up a white phillips cassette adapter at sears for only $9, no hiss at all, perfect sound (keep in mind that .mp3 music is of much lesser quality than CD audio .WAV files)

    a cheap and easy solution
     
    #2 cnschult, May 16, 2012
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