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Crutchfield Stereo Limitation Advice

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by drulanier, Feb 19, 2015.

  1. drulanier

    drulanier Junior Member

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    Hello everyone -

    Thanks so much for all your comments and guidance on this forum!

    I was chatting with a Crutchfield adviser yesterday and he/she said the following when I asked about putting a 5-channel amp in my 2004 Prius.

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    "According to our research file on the Prius, due to the hybrid system electronics, it is never recommended to install an amp that exceeds a 30A current draw or 350 watts RMS total power rating."

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    Has anyone put in an amplifier >350 watts RMS without otherwise beefing up the electronics to support it?

    Thanks in advance!
     
    #1 drulanier, Feb 19, 2015
  2. Riff Raff

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    I've had an 800 watt Kenwood amp mounted in the trunk storage compartment for over 2 years now, with no problems or dash/lights dimming. I also have the Optima yellow top conversion, but that was done a year after I had the amp installed.
     
    #2 Riff Raff, Feb 20, 2015
  3. frodoz737

    frodoz737 Top Wrench

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    #3 frodoz737, Feb 20, 2015
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  4. rogan

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    Just mkae sure these people with 800/900w amps know the difference between rms and peak .
     
    #4 rogan, Feb 23, 2015
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