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Replacing original sound speakers

Discussion in 'Gen 1 Prius Plug-in 2012-2015' started by galileofigaro, Nov 18, 2018.

  1. galileofigaro

    galileofigaro Junior Member

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    I recently got my 2015 plug in, but I'm disappointed with the sound quality through speakers.
    There's no much to do on audio settings by changing treble, mid and bass so I believe I have to replace the speakers for better ones. Nothing big like amplifier or equalizer, just speakers to improve sound quality and maybe increase volume.
    I know certain Prius models come with JBL speakers. How big is the difference between this and regular ones. Thanks!
     
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    jerrymildred Senior Member

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    My previous Prius had the JBL system. My PiP base does not. With all the road noise, I can't tell the difference.
     
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    I have the JBLs and they are way more than I need. I took a 70 mile trip and let my crazy friend control the music. There was no distortion, but it was so loud I thought the windows would break. And the bass, it was so thick in the air you could almost slice it like a block of cheese.
     
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    galileofigaro Junior Member

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    Fabulous!
    Where can I find this or equivalent speakers? The dash board ones would need to be replaced as well?
    Thanks!
     
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    If you open up the doors to replace the door speakers, you might consider adding soundproofing in the doors while you have them open.
     
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    As far as swapping out speakers, someone else will have to help you there- it's out of my depth. However, I just went out and checked, all the speakers are in the 4 doors, none are in the dashboard.
     
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    Oops, my mistake. Just found 2 dashboard speakers at the base of the windshield.
     
  8. Eodguy

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    I replaced all my JBL speakers with Kicker speakers, 6x9 in the front and 6.5 in the back. I ordered them from Crutchfield and they came with wiring adapters so I did not have to splice the factory wiring. You have to drill out the rivets to remove the speakers and then install the new speakers with screws. I also sound insulated the doors with Noico sound insulation. My Prius sounds awesome and it is quite, I can barely hear a semi truck next to me.
     
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    That's the next project I am planning on my car. I don't turn up the volume too loud on my PiP so I will be keeping the JBL system it has. I will be sound proofing the doors though.

    be well