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Will anyone develop a replacement amp for JBL/Prius

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Chucka, Mar 30, 2005.

  1. Chucka

    Chucka Junior Member

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    Is there any company who is developing a direct (pin for pin at least on inputs - LAN) replacement for the JBL/Prius amplifier. Hearing that more and more companies are going to the LAN interface, can we expect to see these soon.

    The new Hybrid LEXUS uses a 8 speaker system as standard. Is there any chance that this amp could be used in place of the JBL (GPS) amp and if so, would it be any better.

    I would like to upgrade the compete system without loosing any features but this currently seems too difficult.

    Does anyone have a view into any future products that could be used such as speakers of the correct impedance and better amplifiers?
     
    #1 Chucka, Mar 30, 2005
  2. DanMan32

    DanMan32 Senior Member

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    There's a good chance a Lexus amp would work, especially if it has an MFD. Hopefully it will be a better amp.

    Amp reqirements: R&L fixed line level inputs, must control volume, balance, fade and EQ at the amp via AVC control. At least 4 speaker output, as external crossovers could be used.
     
    #2 DanMan32, Mar 31, 2005
  3. bshef

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    omg.....I'm not at all impressed with the JBL.......but i'm also not a audio techy....

    What will Improve this system?
    Can I get a little direction........is it merely a speaker upgrade and what brand to get.....
    I've got a hard-drive full of mp3's........is there a hard-drive/USB interface that we can incorp into the P* stereo?

    Thanks!
     
    #3 bshef, Mar 31, 2005
  4. rydot

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    I would totally be interested in an amp that did not have and/or corrected the dynamic range and digital artifact problems of the JBL "Premium" system.
     
    #4 rydot, Mar 31, 2005
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