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Upgrade to JBL Radio

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by ryanschram, Sep 4, 2007.

  1. ryanschram

    ryanschram New Member

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    Is it possible to upgrade the stock radio from no-JBL to the JBL 6disc changer without using the JBL Amp?
    I shorted out my audio outputs on the non-JBL and have found a replacement JBL version for less than what it would cost to replace it under warranty.

    I have a 4-channel amp running with the JL Audio CleanSweep.
     
    #1 ryanschram, Sep 4, 2007
  2. Tideland Prius

    Tideland Prius Moderator of the North
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    probably best if you added a CD -Changer and speakers of your choice.
     
    #2 Tideland Prius, Sep 5, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Sep 4 2007, 09:02 PM) [snapback]507143[/snapback]</div>

    That's not his problem. He's not going for better sound quality. He blew up the radio he already has.

    BTW, I think the answer is gonna be Yes.
     
    #3 Vagabond, Sep 5, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ryanschram @ Sep 4 2007, 07:08 PM) [snapback]507071[/snapback]</div>
    The JBL amp includes a lot of the necessary electronics to use the JBL stereo - for example, the volume control on the radio just sends a signal to the amp, it doesn't directly change the output levels from the head unit. When the amp is unplugged all the "Sound" controls on the display are disabled.
     
    #4 beboyle, Sep 5, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bruce Boyle @ Sep 5 2007, 04:10 PM) [snapback]507570[/snapback]</div>

    Ugg, I knew there was something to the amp I was forgetting about. My bad.
     
    #5 Vagabond, Sep 5, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Vagabond @ Sep 5 2007, 12:51 PM) [snapback]507474[/snapback]</div>
    ohhh oops.

    So he has an amp running JL Audio etc etc and he just wants to know if the JBL radio with the CD Changer will work with his current setup?
     
    #6 Tideland Prius, Sep 5, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Sep 5 2007, 07:09 PM) [snapback]507709[/snapback]</div>
    That's what it sounds like.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Tideland Prius @ Sep 5 2007, 09:09 PM) [snapback]507709[/snapback]</div>
    yes, that is exactly what i'm asking.
     
    #8 ryanschram, Sep 8, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ryanschram @ Sep 8 2007, 10:39 AM) [snapback]509123[/snapback]</div>
    Sorry, the simple answer is "No". The radio and amp are integrated in the JBL system, and it isn't possible to use either separately.
     
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(ryanschram @ Sep 8 2007, 10:39 AM) [snapback]509123[/snapback]</div>
    Sorry, the simple answer is "No". The radio and amp are integrated in the JBL system, and it isn't possible to use either separately.
     
    #10 beboyle, Sep 11, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bruce Boyle @ Sep 11 2007, 09:51 PM) [snapback]511018[/snapback]</div>
    yeah, i figured that out the hard way. Anybody wanna buy a new JBL-type Head Unit?
     
    #11 ryanschram, Sep 13, 2007
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    <div class='quotetop'>QUOTE(Bruce Boyle @ Sep 11 2007, 09:51 PM) [snapback]511018[/snapback]</div>
    yeah, i figured that out the hard way. Anybody wanna buy a new JBL-type Head Unit?
     
    #12 ryanschram, Sep 13, 2007
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