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Would Appreciate Guidance on Upgrade Path for PiP

Discussion in 'Gen 3 Prius Audio and Electronics' started by dsss, Apr 7, 2012.

  1. dsss

    dsss New Member

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    We recently purchased a PiP AT package and while I love the car, i'm very unhappy with the sound quality of the car. I had a 2005 Prius previously and did a major upgrade of the stereo in that car which was great (and I kind of regret not harvesting some of that gear before selling the car!).

    This time i'd like to do a fairly (i.e. reasonably inexpensive) simple upgrade that will simply improve SQ, I don't need extra functionality, etc... I'm thinking front speakers and an amp might suffice. Also, the XM service sounds TERRIBLE. I know it's super compressed, but it sounds significantly worse than any other input source and worse than my 2005 XM service. I need everything to fit into existing openings, etc.. as I want it to look factory clean.

    I have read through the forums here but didn't really find the answer and would really appreciate any suggestions as to what you might do?
    Thanks!
     
    #1 dsss, Apr 7, 2012
  2. WE0H

    WE0H Senior Member

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    Is that the 6.1, 7.1 or something else system?

    Mike
     
    #2 WE0H, Apr 7, 2012
  3. dsss

    dsss New Member

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    It's the 2012 Advanced Tech package with the 7inch premium nav system, JBL, etc... I hope this helps.
     
    #3 dsss, Apr 7, 2012
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    WE0H Senior Member

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    I just looked that up :p Looks like it is slightly different from the regular 7.1 system, maybe just software, but who knows. I am by no means up to date with car audio so some guru's will have to step up to the plate and help. I was just wondering what system you were listening to.

    Mike :tea:
     
    #4 WE0H, Apr 7, 2012
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