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JBL No Bass

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Main Forum' started by ajayre, Dec 1, 2010.

  1. ajayre

    ajayre Junior Member

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    I have the bass turned up to the max but there just isn't any. I'm guessing it's broken. Any hints, suggestions on what to do to try and diagnose the problem? I don't know much about audio systems unfortunately.

    Thanks, Andy
     
  2. Azipod

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    The JBL system doesn't have much bass to begin with. Perhaps its normal?
     
  3. macmaster05

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    depends what your media is. if it's radio, it could be the signal. Plug in your iPod or use a CD and play some normally base-heavy music. That will be an easy indicator.

    My JBL bass is pretty substantial. Not subwoofer good, but better than average for a car.
     
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    Disagree completely with that. I have the JBL "premium" stereo. Definitely not normal.
    Yep.
     
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    Hmm,

    I have had people look over at my car, when the music I have the music loud, and there is sudden loud bass in the music. I have the JBL music system. I turned the bass down, it was anoying other drivers. Its not a subwoofer bass, but its definately hearable.
     
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    biff_debris WOOF!

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    Even at normal levels and with not very extreme music, my stock JBL system will make the rear view mirror vibrate and excite rattles in the doors. I think you've got something wrong, but there are some folks here that are used to more highly powered custom installations and may say the JBL system sucks.
     
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    Concur with others, the JBL has OK bass (will vibrate mirrors) but it can't hold a candle to the factory option Harmon Kardon with sub in my wife's Cube. In the grass is always greener world, folks on the nissan forum diss' it as wimpy.
     
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    Interesting. I've always thought Harmon Kardon bass was better than JBL for multimedia speakers too. I guess all across the board H/K is better than JBL.
     
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    A - Are you sure ALL speakers are working and putting out sound approx the other speakers?
    B - Veify that you have gotten into the Audio setup menu and adjusted all 3 level adjusts as well as the Balance contol. Dd you get satisfactory results with adjustments
    C - What is your souce of audio, and do you get same results on any input?

    I felt the bass lacking on my JBL in the '08. I added a simple, but effective powered subwoofer to my system. Maye that mght be an answer to your problem.

    Keep us posted!
     
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    how can you tell if you have the premium jbl system or just regular??
     
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    It will say JBL on the tweeter speaker grille.
     
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    Do you have a factory installed amp under your front seat?