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Amp Switch Out

Discussion in 'Prime Audio, Electronics, and Infotainment' started by Rupert, Aug 23, 2018.

  1. Rupert

    Rupert New Member

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    I have a new 2018 Prius Prime Plugin with the JBL 10 Speaker Sound System which sounded fairly good but I had the speakers switched out for good quality Component speakers from Focal.
    Unfortunately the new speakers demand more power and I've been informed by the installer I will need to move to a more powerful Amp.
    Has anyone switched out the Amp in their Prime and what would you Recommend/Use?
     
  2. DavidA

    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    Isn't the power amp in the Advanced part of the main console? How would one "switch it out?"
     
  3. Rupert

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    I checked it out and the Amp is under the driver's seat of the vehicle.
    When the Installer added a Sub in my Hatch he used the outputs from this Amp under the seat to bridge the signal to the Sub.
     
  4. DavidA

    DavidA Prius owner since July 2009

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    OK. I learn something new every day. Thanks!
     
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