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Sirius in a model III with JBL?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by LJW, Jul 8, 2011.

  1. LJW

    LJW Junior Member

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    I've been browsing the forums and trying to figure out what my best option is, but so far I'm unsure.
    I have a 2011 Model III with the JBL/XM/Bluetooth system (with the amp underneath the passenger seat).
    I would like to replace it with a double din unit with great iPod/iPhone integration, Sirius and bluetooth (I don't want to pay extra for Howard, and XM audio quality is atrocious).
    Bluetooth audio streaming would be nice, and so would a good navigation, but they're not requirements.
    Finally I want something that looks as "factory" as possible, and if at all possible I'd like to reuse the built-in hands free microphone and satellite antenna, instead of having to run more ugly wires.
    Thanks for your help!
     
    #1 LJW, Jul 8, 2011
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    I don't think you can use the factory BT mic. Using the factory XM antenna requires a shark fin adapter, $50-$60.

    I don't think the (sound) quality of Sirius is better then XM. Neither is very good.

    Kenwood offers a reasonable price for Sirius hardware. Also Advent. Advent has announced a Prius specific HU. Scheduled for release in the next month or so.
     
    #2 prius2010II, Jul 11, 2011
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  3. LJW

    LJW Junior Member

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    I couldn't find a single place that sold Advent. Nowhere to be seen on Amazon, Crutchfield, even fleabay... Any recommendation?
     
    #3 LJW, Jul 12, 2011
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    The Prius specfiic unit should be out in 30-60 days. The unit is intended to be sold excliusively by Toyota dealers.

    acdmobile in CA should have them, probably pricey. I don't know if any Toyotal dealers will wind up selling them on ebay.

    http://adventproducts.com/oemultimediasolutions/ if you want information on the HU
     
    #4 prius2010II, Jul 13, 2011
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