I doubt any dynamic speaker system can offer the transparency and speed of the ribbon or electrostatic. I don't think they is anything other than dynamic drivers in auto.trentr said:it depends, if you are used to maggies, i'll say junk it. actually, anything is junk if you are used to magnepans for that matter :lol:
trentr said:it depends, if you are used to maggies, i'll say junk it. actually, anything is junk if you are used to magnepans for that matter :lol: But seriously, I was not that impressed with the sound system in the LEAF. It sounded a tad better than your run of the mill econobox sound system. There is no openness in the sound, it sounded flat, but that is just my opinion.
MrZorg said:Yeah, I agree. It's OK but not great. The JBL system in my Prius is much better.
I don't know, Gary--seems to me like the audio for the Bluetooth in the Prius comes from somewhere under the dash next to the steering column. Doesn't sound like it comes from the JBL sound system, but maybe that's how they have it programmed. It it pretty clear, though.garygid said:So, would a change to JBL or Bose speakers make a substantial difference for low-level listening?
I think the JBL system in my 2010 Prius is nicely clear, for example for cell-phone use while driving.
gascant said:Too bad the SL option didn't include a sound system upgrade. With a car so quiet, you'd think they'd want to show off good sound. Or is it just me?
Ingineer said:gascant said:Too bad the SL option didn't include a sound system upgrade. With a car so quiet, you'd think they'd want to show off good sound. Or is it just me?
You've got it backwards; they put nice sound systems in noisy vehicles to help mask the ICE. In the leaf they didn't have to go to this length because there is almost no noise!
My brother did car audio installs at a high-end shop for many years. I'll be seeing him tomorrow and will get his opinion on what will make the most difference for the least money. I'd like better sound, it seems "thin" (as audiophiles put it), but I don't want to spend a fortune either... And definitely don't want to replace the factory radio system! I'll post back any info I gather and any upgrades I undertake.garygid said:So, would a change to JBL or Bose speakers make a substantial difference for low-level listening?
I think the JBL system in my 2010 Prius is nicely clear, for example for cell-phone use while driving.
MrZorg said:My brother did car audio installs at a high-end shop for many years. I'll be seeing him tomorrow and will get his opinion on what will make the most difference for the least money. I'd like better sound, it seems "thin" (as audiophiles put it), but I don't want to spend a fortune either... And definitely don't want to replace the factory radio system! I'll post back any info I gather and any upgrades I undertake.garygid said:So, would a change to JBL or Bose speakers make a substantial difference for low-level listening?
I think the JBL system in my 2010 Prius is nicely clear, for example for cell-phone use while driving.
It's only vanilla. No where near enough bass at low volumes. Randy and I are eyeballing a Bazooka system add on and mount it in the "trunk." No firm selection yet.Stunt822 said:How is sound quality in Leaf? Should I plan to junk factory speakers right away or give them chance?
How does that work ? Do you to install a new crossover as well ?leafme said:It's only vanilla. No where near enough bass at low volumes. Randy and I are eyeballing a Bazooka system add on and mount it in the "trunk." No firm selection yet.
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