Stereo Modification Success

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I've been lurking on this site for some time, and read a bunch of very helpful posts. Just wanted to contribute my stereo mod because I'm thrilled with the results.

I just bought a 2008 Prius - Touring #6 w upgraded JBL package.

Additional equipment:
4 boxes of Hushmat sound dampener
JL Audio CleanSweep
Boston Acoustics GT-40 amplifier
2 sets MTX TX6001 component speakers

I run the rear 2 channels from the JBL amp under the passenger seat to the CleanSweep. The CleanSweep then connects to the amp, which drives the component speakers.

I configured the CleanSweep with the head unit at volume 35.

I connected the center speaker to the left front tweeter speaker connect on the JBL amp.

I set the fade on the head unit to only output to the rear channel.

So now, bluetooth and navigation sound is the only audio heard through the center speaker. All other sources are tidied up by the cleansweep and sound great.

On the BA amp, i turned down the input sensitivity for the front channels to about halfway, and the back channels about 1/3 of the way. I also turned on the lowpass filter for the rear channels, so that the rear speakers could focus on bass and bring the soundstage forward in the car.

While the doors were open and I was wiring the new speakers, I installed the hushmat sound dampening material.

Pros:
Great sound and LOUD
Still can use Bluetooth phone
Still can use Nav
Still can use car audio commands
Still can use built in AUX input in handrest
Heavy doors and good sound isolation

Cons:
Somewhat expensive
Head unit volume should stay at 35, must use CS audio knob
Could use a little more base... maybe install a sub?

Noah