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What sound system comes with the Persona?

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by socal13, Mar 21, 2013.

  1. socal13

    socal13 livin in the foothills...

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    Hello! I have not been able to determine if the JBL comes with the 2013 Persona. It makes a difference in my decision as to which Prius to get in the next 10 days when my current lease expires for my 2010 Prius III. Thanks for any input.
     
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    I test drove it this past weekend, and it comes with JBL (so says the salesman). I thought the sound system sounded great...much better than I ever expected. Of course, I'm not really an audiophile...Plus, I loved the darker accents and stitching.
     
  3. socal13

    socal13 livin in the foothills...

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    ...and the Black Cherry color is really nice. I think I am going to pull the trigger and get one next week. I'll miss my Barcelona Red III though.
     
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    I doubt that Persona has JBL speakers. If if it did, then the only difference between the non-JBL is amp and speakers? With the right source, the non-JBL sounds pretty good.
     
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    Just got a black persona. It has the "display audio with entune"
     
  6. socal13

    socal13 livin in the foothills...

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    I think the Persona audio is pretty good... not as good as the JBL that came standard in my 2010 Prius III. It's a little strange that the Persona is supposed to be an upgrade from the three but does not come with the JBL. Oh well, I still really like my Persona alot!
     
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    Where did you read it's an upgraded system?
     
  8. DoubleL

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    The Persona does not come with the JBL sound system, the only upgrade I would have liked. Other than that it is a great valued package and looks really great in and out.

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    I didn't find the JBL system worth it and glad I didn't have to pay for it like in the trim package 5.
     
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    I meant an upgraded car... ie 17" special wheels, faux leather interior, etc.