Jbl/Monsoon Vibe/Matrix

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sleeperrx7
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Jbl/Monsoon Vibe/Matrix

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Monsoon in the Vibes. JBL in the Matrix. Anyone know if they are the same radios, amp, and speakers? Just discised as different brands? You know like the Vibe/Matrix. Or the Lumina/Grand Prix, etc.
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Re: Jbl/Monsoon Vibe/Matrix

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03-04 Vibe/Matrix share the same radio. For 2005+, Toyota used their own radio components as the GM radio is trash.

That side, the sub and whatnot are likely interchangeable. Though, I highly doubt there's any significant difference.

Given that the Matrix was built in Canada, it's possible JBL was cheaper to source there than the Monsoon was. Or vice versa.
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