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I did a rosen too with custom speaker boxes!

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Meekoish, Dec 11, 2010.

  1. Meekoish

    Meekoish New Member

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    I did the Rosen nav system too, its not too bad, but after using it awhile, there are some things that are kinda bugging. I haven't hooked up the boxes yet, but they are installed. VERY COOL!

    I hope this helps people who are considering this install.

    + Install = super easy. The hardest part was pulling panels off.
    - Navigation hangs up a lot!
    - Scanning through a CD especially an MP3 CD takes FOREVER!
    - Lights on the buttons are really dim, so it kinda doesn't match.
    - FM reception is even worse than the stock stereo!
    - Not customizable. You can store CDs on the radios HD, but you can't rename the 'button' that says 'Disc 1', 'Disc 2', ect...
    + The texture finish does a pretty good job of matching the rest of the center console area.
    + The radio looks like it belongs in the car! Pretty awesome fit!
    - RDS display is only like 8 or 10 characters long. There's a huge screen but it doesn't use it!
    Overall I do like the features of the Rosen unit. I like that I can play DVD and it does have more oomph than the stock unit. Even though I listed more negatives than positives, I would recommend this unit, you really can't beat all the features, nav, dvd, mp3, iPod, usb, sd card...
    I'm sure there are more things I could list, but you get the idea.
     

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    very nice, how much did you pay for the rosen?
     
    #2 bagwell, Dec 11, 2010
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    Could you give a bit more detail on "- Navigation hangs up a lot!". Exactly what does it do? How do you get it going again?

    Thanks,

    Keith
     
    #3 Tech_Guy, Dec 11, 2010
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    Alright bud, Details on the speakers please!

    How did you fashion those custom boxes and what products did you use??

    Biggest CONCERN. Did you need a harness to hook up those 10inch subs?

    Thank's a bunch
     
    #4 Cloud, Dec 12, 2010
  5. Meekoish

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    Unfortunately I don't really have any details. I found the boxes for sale on Craigslist!! Thats about all I can really tell you. I installed them, but haven't actually hooked them up yet. Sorry. They sure look nice tho!
    They are shaped on the back side to form to the stock plastic panels, and I can still open up the bottom panel to access the under storage tray.
    If anyone is really interested, I'm sure I can get the name of the shop that made them. They seem like very nice quality. I do know they are from a place somewhere in the 909.
    hollar if interested and I'll dig up the info.
     
    #5 Meekoish, Dec 13, 2010
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    Meekoish, I would deffinately want to know who made these sub-boxes. They are really cool and don't take up much room. I want to have a pair for my Prius.
    Thanks for any info!
     
    #6 passionate1, Dec 16, 2010
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    +1
     
    #7 kmkremer, Dec 16, 2010
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    +1..... What?
     
    #8 passionate1, Dec 19, 2010
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    Meekoish, what's up....?
     
    #9 passionate1, Dec 20, 2010
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    sorry, sorry, sorry!

    I will get the info tomorrow! I know, I totally flaked!

    Really very sorry.
     
    #10 Meekoish, Dec 28, 2010
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    Can you tell us where did you place the GPS/Radio antenna? Did you get good GPS reception? Did you have chance to test AM radio when compare to stock radio? I will use AM a lot. How's the screen resolution?

    Thanks.
     
    #11 us_matrix, Dec 29, 2010
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    I would like to know where you bought the speaker boxes, also... Thanks!!!
     
    #12 GoldPianoGarden, Jan 1, 2011
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    ok, i missed placed the info. now its found.

    The shop is called Stereo USA its in the upland/monclair area (909, sorry I don't have the number). The guy that built the boxes is named Anthony.

    hope this helps.
     
    #13 Meekoish, Jan 4, 2011
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    Where did you get the carpet for the subwoofer enclosures? I am going to build some subwoofer boxes and there is not a clear source for factory colored carpet.
     
    #14 Correllaaron, Aug 18, 2012
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