What are your JBL stereo settings?

[davidiiiii]

I am picking up my Prius V this weekend, and would love a head start from the individuals that went through the headache of finding the perfect settings for their stereo.

Please post what settings you have changed, and to where you set them.

I have failed to ever own a car with a great stereo from the factory, so I'm sure this one will be great to me regardless.

[jayvee]

Originally Posted by davidiiiii

I am picking up my Prius V this weekend, and would love a head start from the individuals that went through the headache of finding the perfect settings for their stereo.

Please post what settings you have changed, and to where you set them.

I have failed to ever own a car with a great stereo from the factory, so I'm sure this one will be great to me regardless.

Hi David,

There are several posts in the forums with plenty of recommendations (never any shortage of opinions on audio)- but audio is also very much a "personal preference" thing. It's also very dependent on your own ears and hearing characteristics.

As for me, and in my IV, I've set a slight boost to the bass, and a slight shift in the fader toward the rear of the vehicle. (Many have said that the rear speakers are a bit weak). I also prefer a pretty bright sound, but the 0 treble setting is usually adequate, depending on what I'm listening to.

I've had lots of factory and aftermarket systems. I have to say, this is the best sounding factory unit I have ever owned.

Enjoy your new V!!

[mr.whit]

Good luck and enjoy the new ride. I agree put the fade a little more to the back and boost the bass a little, mid 0, and a little on the treble. I love the streaming blue tooth!

[priora]

I had to set the fade quite a bit to the back, otherwise it sounded like all the music was coming from my dash. I also set it to the left to provide a better sound for myself while driving. So far no passengers have had complaints.

[davidiiiii]

Originally Posted by jayvee

Hi David,



I've had lots of factory and aftermarket systems. I have to say, this is the best sounding factory unit I have ever owned.

Enjoy your new V!!

Wow that makes me feel better. Back in my younger days (7 years ago ha) I had plenty of aftermarket fun, but you can only go through so much theft and headaches. I've been all stock since then.

Subaru STI (Horrible stereo)>VW R32 (much better but seriously lacking)>Toyota Prius V (We'll see)

[davidiiiii]

Originally Posted by priora

I had to set the fade quite a bit to the back, otherwise it sounded like all the music was coming from my dash. I also set it to the left to provide a better sound for myself while driving. So far no passengers have had complaints.

I have always wondered why every stereo has a left to right fade..

[jayvee]

Originally Posted by davidiiiii

I have always wondered why every stereo has a left to right fade..

Agree with priora - a very slight left balance adjusts the sound to appear directly in front of you. I sometimes do this too.

I will say that the FM reception capability is a bit weak - but I typically use CD or Aux (with mp3/ipod), and I will also be installing the USB interface, which your vehicle will probably come with. So FM reception isn't much of an issue for me, and I am not continuing the XM SAT service. I also use a portable HD Radio unit ($50 Insignia unit from Best Buy) through the Aux port, if I really want to listen to local radio.

[green curry expert]

I find that a +1 setting for midrange (and 0 for treble and bass) gives a nice "flat" response (eg: I hear all frequencies equally as well). With the default settings, I find that I have trouble hearing the vocals. I suspect the midrange is a bit weak because the speakers on the dash are good at higher notes, and the woofers on the doors are good for low ones. I'm very happy with my JBL's so far and glad I chose the premium package that included them.

[hptsang]

I think the default it's a bit too sharp so that is why the vocal is a little hard to hear. I put my mid 2+, bass 1+ and treble 0

[pakitt]

Weird, I don't remember that I can adjust the mid on my Prius...I have to check tomorrow morning...
Usually I boost the bass +2, hi +2, fader in the middle since the back speakers have no bass at all (it all relies on the front woofers) and bal slight to the right, but after what I read, I need to try to the left, to make it sound more centered on me