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Line level input to JBL amp

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by Flaninacupboard, Oct 9, 2011.

  1. Flaninacupboard

    Flaninacupboard Senior Member

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    I'm trying to find a line level source for my sub/amp. I have the JBL system, and have a found the thread with pinout for high level connections. Does the JBL amp have a line level input i can tap into, or is it's input already high level from the stock headunit?

    Think we could do with a sticky on this topic...!
     
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    The short answer is "no" unfortunately.
    The signal coming from the factory head unit to the JBL amp under the passenger seat is a digital signal. To get a suitable signal for an aftermarket amplifier you're going to need to work with the electronically crossed-over, equalized, and DSP'ed (time delayed) high level signal coming out of the JBL amp. There are a few ways to do this: some have used a device like the JL Audio SSi and CleanSweep...you could also use a processor like the Audison Bit One, the Rockford Fosgate ThreeSixty.2, Audio Control DQL-8....but probably the best tool for the job would be the JBL MS-8.

    The other option is to scrap the factory amp & head unit altogether and go with an aftermarket head unit like many folks on this forum have.

     
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    Ahh i see, i didn't consider it having a digital input. i don't suppose it's a standard S/PDIF signal so i could use a normal DAC on it?

    If not my sub amp does have level inputs so i guess i can use those instead.
     
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    I'm not sure about the format of the digital signal. I've read about devices that let you jump into the signal path in a couple select German-made vehicles (BMW & Mercedes), but I haven't heard of a similar animal for Toyota.
    The hi-level inputs on your amp may be rather tricky, since none of the signals coming off the factory amp are full range and un-processed. I suspect that the 6x9's in the front doors are the closest to a true sub signal....ideally, you'd be feeding full range signal to the aftermarket amp.


     
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    well this sucks I was hoping to keep the factory head and using a full signal to my amp/ sub.
    right now I'm using the outputs of the jbl amp but its sending an amplified signal causing my loc to clip very early
     
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    nvm scratch that the amp outputs are fine to use but they do have the processing from the amp which may or may not be desirable. I haven't noticed anything unusual about the rear channel in terms of freq response for my subwoofer