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2006 Radio Question

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by kurier44, Mar 23, 2009.

  1. kurier44

    kurier44 New Member

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    Is it possible to replace the 2006 OEM Prius Radio with a OEM JBL unit?

    Thanks for the replies....
     
    #1 kurier44, Mar 23, 2009
  2. Oneaxepony

    Oneaxepony Junior Member

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    I believe a non-JBL Prius comes with 6 speakers while a JBL equipped Prius has 8 speakers. So you cannot just swap a JBL head unit for non-JBL head unit. At least that is my understanding. I saw a post recently where someone installed an aftermarket head unit underneath the existing radio in place of the tray. Something like that may be an option. Good luck.

    Edited to say I found the thread. Dont know how to add a link yet but the thread title is:
    Stealth Install an Aftermarket Stereo in Prius
     
    #2 Oneaxepony, Mar 23, 2009
  3. GeoGeek

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    The JBL radio must be paired with the outboard JBL amplifer. In a non-JBL equipped Prius there is no outboard amplifier.....so the short answer is "no", you cannot make a Prius factory JBL radio work in a Prius that does not also have the JBL amp under the seat. There are some fundamental compatibility issues between the two.
     
    #3 GeoGeek, Mar 31, 2009
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