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Replying to: mexcar (May 03, 2005 6:44 am) I am afraid that I haven't actually heard either of the systems, and I don't know anything about the base audio system. But, I imagine that the JBL Synthesis system is probably very impressive. I can say this because this audio system uses a digital signal processing algorithm known as Logic 7 to essentially "fake" surround sound. It also turns out that the parent company of JBL is Harmon (also the parent company of: Harmon/Kardon). And, I actually happen to have a Harmon/Kardon receiver that supports Logic 7. For all my regular CDs I have Logic 7 enabled, because I find it to be very compelling. In fact, it's the best sorround DSP that I know of. Now, If you happen to have a lot of DVD-Audio (DVD-A) discs laying around, you might want to consider looking at the ESS audio system in the Acuras (I remember seeing a link somewhere that ranked their system as the best of all audio systems in all cars -- including the Mark Levinson system you can get in the new Lexus ES, GS and LS models. Frankily, though, I imagine that most people will probably just appreciate a system that will play their CDs in pseudo-sorround sound (which Logic 7 does so well). And for folks who have invested in the Multi-channel Super Audio CD (SACD) format, like me, the last thing we'd want is support for a competing sorround CD format in the car. 
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Replying to: rewop (May 03, 2005 5:13 am) |
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| RONN WHERE ARE YOUToyota Avalon is the hot sedan this year, and is one fantastic car. The Avalon is taking sales away from nearly every domestic maker. Chrysler's 300c is losing a few sales, Buick is dropping even further and Ford's 500 barely got out of the gate. Even the folks who might have looked at Lexus, Cadillac or Lincoln are jumping on the Avalon. It's got space, looks, power and Toyota reliability. This is the conclusion you come away with when you review all the articles including the most recent ones. So we have one great car and at a great price, whether at MSRP or below, JMHO . Enjoy your Avalon folks. | |
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Replying to: ryandse (May 03, 2005 9:13 am) |
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Replying to: davidxu8778 (May 03, 2005 6:11 am) I originally paid 1,450 for mine, a $200 "discount" from my dealership. Within 2 weeks I found the $985 from Greenfield Toyota in Mass. I went back to my dealer and they said, "Oh Well" I cancelled through TFS and rebought from Greenfield. Teach them "Oh Well" MikeS. |
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Replying to: rlejr66 (May 03, 2005 6:06 am) Try a search on Toyota Parts World, they are a dealership out of Havermill, Mass. I have bought several items, mostly filters, for my other Toyotas from them. I'd post the actual link but das ist Verboten! They have been reliable and well priced. MikeS.
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Replying to: twobrowns (May 03, 2005 8:04 am) The best thing to do would be to use the forum search function found at the top of each page. MikeS. |
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Replying to: twobrowns (May 03, 2005 8:04 am) The following link takes you to Coastal Electronics. They specialize in aftermarket accessories for Prius and other Toyota cars. One especially nice accessory allows the attachment of a video camera for the rear that displays on the existing LCD when the car is put into reverse. It has two sets of video and audio inputs to permit an external DVD, mp3, iPod or other device to integrate fully with the JBL sound system. Coastal also sells a wiring harness that will bypass the NAV nag screen for the Prius. Again, it may or may not work with the Avalon. Coastal Electronics NAV kit Coastal Electronics Video kit I have both units on order from Coastal. Now all I need is an Avalon to verify their operation. For that I need to wait until May 27th! Greg
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Replying to: mexcar (May 03, 2005 10:22 am) - Paul
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