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Can someone confirm that the European JBL system has got a subwoofer?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by vahrn, Jan 11, 2010.

  1. vahrn

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    I was having a look at the new online brochure and came across an image displaying the optional JBL premium sound system and noticed that there seems to be a subwoofer in the trunk... I thought this system which is included in the model V in the U.S. didn't come with a subwoofer... but the picture says otherwise...

    Is there anyone who can shed some light on this matter?

    P.S.: my dealer wasn't even aware of the very existence of the JBL system so he doesn't have a clue on this matter...
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  2. Tideland Prius

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    Our cars do not have a subwoofer in the boot.
     
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    I found this document that shows the JBL Premium (Europe) with a sub. It sits on the spare. Whether all come with it or not?????
     
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    Hey! Nice find! Yes, the mounting instructions show that it is placed in the spare tyre compartment whether you have it or not! So the European JBL system DOES have a subwoofer! That's really good news! :rockon:


    Thank you!
     
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    Prego.
     
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    Interesting.... Wonder why ours doesn't have a dedicated subwoofer (though our front doors are technically woofers). Most have said that simply adding a subwoofer helped improved sound without having to swap out all the speakers for better quality ones.
     
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    Perhaps NA has a different spec spare and no room?
     
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    The install manual looked fine.

    Are there any europeans with a jbl? Can you tell us how the tire mounted speaker sounds? Is it a sub, or a center channel like they put on the 2004-2009?
     
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    Typically spare-tire-mounted subs sit in the centre (where the jack goes in our car) so they can both a spare tire and a sub. (see the RSX Type-S as an example)
     
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    We ordered our Prius with a JBL sound system unaware of the subwoofer. The "JBL Sound Pack" or "JBL Premium Sound" -as it is marketed in Sweden- includes a 110w subwoofer -according to the brochure. Actually, I haven't ripped anything open in the back to see if there is indeed a subwoofer. But I promise to check soon.

    The sound system documentation came with an addendum which says you should switch off the ASL (Automatic Sound Leveliser) for the sake of sound quality.
     
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    Well in the meanwhile I received my car and there is indeed a subwoofer. Nothing ground shaking, but it does its job properly. To maximize its effect I removed that huge plastic thing that covers the spare tire. If you are interested in pictures of it I will take them and post them as soon I can!
     
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    The document link is not working. New link? or can someone send me this document?