Speaker Upgrades ?

[mwhaley99]

Can you recommend any better speakers to replace the JBL ones that came in my 05 Prius pkg 7 ?

They sound is terrible compared to my Honda Accord EX system.

Anything else I can do to improve the sound ?

[aaf709]

Some have gotten great results with a subwoofer. Here's an article about installing a Bazooka BTA6100 Subwoofer.

[priusenvy]

What's your budget?

[mwhaley99]

That's probably a question for the wife !

I would rather not spend more than a couple of hundred at most.

[dgstan]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mark Whaley @ Jun 7 2006, 02:09 PM) [snapback]267383[/snapback]</div>

That's probably a question for the wife !

I would rather not spend more than a couple of hundred at most.
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Start with getting a powered subwoofer. It's pretty much plug-and-play with the existing system. there's plenty of threads discussing them. Kenwood makes a nice unit that fits into the under-hatch compartment.

That's all I added to my 2005 and am vary happy with the results. Cost: ~$160.


DGStan

[priusenvy]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mark Whaley @ Jun 7 2006, 12:09 PM) [snapback]267383[/snapback]</div>

I would rather not spend more than a couple of hundred at most.
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Your budget is going to really restrict your options.

I wouldn't add a subwoofer by itself. Then what you've got is crappy sound plus some bass. I'd rather have better sound without the low frequencies than crappy sound with the low frequencies.

My suggestion is a pair of Infinity 6.07cs component speakers for the front. They're well within your budget, around $150/pair shipped. The improvement in sound quality should be enough that you'll forget that you're missing the lowest frequencies. If you need to improve the sound for rear-seat passengers too, then two pairs of 6010cs speakers are just a few dollars over your budget, although you'll like this setup a lot better with a subwoofer. And disconnect the center speaker.

[hyo silver]

I looked at the Bazooka, but didn't like the amount of room it took up. Besides, my kids said I would start wearing my pants down around my knees and saying "yo" alot.

Is there a 'sweet spot' for sound upgrades? Spending a little more to get a lot more sound is worth extending my budget, but I don't want to spend lots more to get something only a little better than the previous scenario. Are there any 'good/better/best suggestions?

[Araneae]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mark Whaley @ Jun 7 2006, 01:16 PM) [snapback]267347[/snapback]</div>

Can you recommend any better speakers to replace the JBL ones that came in my 05 Prius pkg 7 ?

They sound is terrible compared to my Honda Accord EX system.

Anything else I can do to improve the sound ?
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Before you spend a penny, disconnect the center speaker on the dash. It takes 2 mins and makes a HUGE difference in the sound. Cheers. K

[Hayabusa]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Mark Whaley @ Jun 7 2006, 01:16 PM) [snapback]267347[/snapback]</div>

Can you recommend any better speakers to replace the JBL ones that came in my 05 Prius pkg 7 ?

They sound is terrible compared to my Honda Accord EX system.

Anything else I can do to improve the sound ?
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Just added SAS Bazooka BTA8100 (8" 100 watt) pre-amplified subwoofer to stock 2005 Prius sound system. Clean install, and the subwoofer tube straps easily to the two (2) anchor connectors on the
right rear seat back. No cutting, unnecessary drilling, or defacing of the interior. The WOW factor is
simply amazing! It's as though "you are there!" Total cost, with a perfect installation approximately
$250. Gold Star Audio Irvine, CA. www.goldstaraudio.com This is the simple and effective solution
for any 2004-2006[attachmentid=3753] Prius. SAS BTA8100, added to the factory Prius, provides a perfect balance to the
stock sound system. Total cash outlay is about $250, for the subwoofer, installation, and CA tax. It's amazing how so little money can make such an impact on the Prius audio sound listening experience.

[SrNightRider]

<div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Araneae @ Jun 7 2006, 09:51 PM) [snapback]267669[/snapback]</div>

Before you spend a penny, disconnect the center speaker on the dash. It takes 2 mins and makes a HUGE difference in the sound. Cheers. K
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So, how hard is it to disconnect the center speaker? Are there directions posted somewhere?

Thanks.

Okay, never mind. After posting this, I noticed a couple of posts addressing this.