2010 Prius Audio System PReview

petteri · 01-15-2009, 08:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Tideland Prius

I wasn't sure if USB meant USB integration (i.e. using a flash drive) or they mean iPod USB plug.

Also note that you are able to stream music via Bluetooth Audio

Thanks for the info! Where can I find more about the Bluetooth streaming option? That sounds very interesting!

HTMLSpinnr · 01-15-2009, 10:39 AM

Despite being somewhat separate, I didn't catch that the audio system was in any way less integrated. It still displays on the MFD presumably via AVC LAN, and I didn't find any DIN sized trays to install something after market. You still have the same amp on the floor, so I'd suggest that you're no better off w/ this version than before for upgrading.

**Tideland Prius** · 01-15-2009, 10:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by petteri

Thanks for the info! Where can I find more about the Bluetooth streaming option? That sounds very interesting!

No idea lol. It didn't occur to me to take a photo of the screen nor ask more info (but i'm sure it's just as simple as pairing the laptop/PDA with the car. It has a reserved name called Car MultiMedia)

Rae Vynn · 01-16-2009, 11:44 AM

I was in the rear seat of the blue car during a short segment of Doc's testing... sound was incredible.
It even rendered the Star Trek sounds nicely

The CD load feature invoked an "Ohh, SHINY!" response from me.

qbee42 · 01-16-2009, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

Despite being somewhat separate, I didn't catch that the audio system was in any way less integrated. It still displays on the MFD presumably via AVC LAN, and I didn't find any DIN sized trays to install something after market. You still have the same amp on the floor, so I'd suggest that you're no better off w/ this version than before for upgrading.

This is an important point. The new model features "normal" knobs and buttons to make adjustment easier and more familiar for those coming from a "normal" car, but I believe those are just additional inputs into the integrated audio system. In every other respect the audio system appears to be completely entangled into the MFD and AVC LAN.

Tom

zenMachine · 01-16-2009, 12:30 PM

How disappointing...

HTMLSpinnr · 01-16-2009, 01:47 PM

This seems to be a wide-spread trend for mid-grade and higher vehicles.

qbee42 · 01-16-2009, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by HTMLSpinnr

This seems to be a wide-spread trend for mid-grade and higher vehicles.

It makes sense from a design and engineering point of view. The only place where it is a problem is for after market upgrades.

Tom

Flying White Dutchman · 01-18-2009, 01:41 PM

you needed to make a high quality sound recording....

zenMachine · 01-18-2009, 02:07 PM

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Originally Posted by qbee42

It makes sense from a design and engineering point of view. The only place where it is a problem is for after market upgrades.

Tom

Oftentimes what makes sense from an engineering point of view doesn't make sense from an end user's point of view. There's always a trade-off somewhere.

01-15-2009, 10:39 AM	#12
HTMLSpinnr Gen III Forums Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 4,022 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 213 Thanked 433 Times in 195 Posts Friends: 18	Re: 2010 Prius Audio System PReview Despite being somewhat separate, I didn't catch that the audio system was in any way less integrated. It still displays on the MFD presumably via AVC LAN, and I didn't find any DIN sized trays to install something after market. You still have the same amp on the floor, so I'd suggest that you're no better off w/ this version than before for upgrading.

01-16-2009, 11:44 AM	#14
Rae Vynn Tree-hugging Vegan Witch Join Date: May 2007 Location: Grays Harbor, WA, USA Posts: 4,124 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: Base Thanks: 249 Thanked 58 Times in 49 Posts Friends: 66	Re: 2010 Prius Audio System PReview I was in the rear seat of the blue car during a short segment of Doc's testing... sound was incredible. It even rendered the Star Trek sounds nicely The CD load feature invoked an "Ohh, SHINY!" response from me.

01-16-2009, 12:30 PM	#16
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01-16-2009, 01:47 PM	#17
HTMLSpinnr Gen III Forums Moderator Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Surprise, AZ (Phoenix) Posts: 4,022 My Car: 2010 Prius Model: IV Package: Solar Roof Thanks: 213 Thanked 433 Times in 195 Posts Friends: 18	Re: 2010 Prius Audio System PReview This seems to be a wide-spread trend for mid-grade and higher vehicles.

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