In my Mazda it took over 3 hours to set adjustments on 4 adjustable Rockford Fosgate amps and a AudioControl EQX for one channel of Sirus which is smooth jazz.

Here is a picture of 3 of the 4 amps. the additional amp is under drivers seat and the EQ under passenger seat.

 

That's beautiful. I admire your skill and dedication.

 

Thank you.
Most of the stereo upgrade using the basic BOSE system that came with my 2018 Mazda 3 and most all MAZDA heads up display and controls as well steering wheel controls is pictured here: Post # 14 - # 20
The speaker choices and placement took a few months of trial error.

Post # 14 - # 20
Mazda3 Things I like to do - Mazda Forum - Mazda Enthusiast Forums

 

Callisto,

Just had a chance to go through your “Mazda3 Things I like to do” post, #s14 – 20. That’s a wonderful setup you crafted. I have not had decent bass in a car system since the 70s, and those Jensen speakers were not really anything to write home about. Those were the days I felt comfortable working on cars doing basics: oil, filters, plugs, points, timing, hoses, belts, brakes, alternators, Cherry Bomb swap-ins and such.

What I see you have modded with your 3, extending beyond the audio setup, humbles me to no end. I like the bones of the Mazda, so I feel what you have done with the car is so right. Just beautiful. I remember a mechanic telling me – again in high school – that when wanted new tires and suspension pieces on what was admittedly a beat-up Capri, I was putting a band-aid on a failing vehicle. He was right, of course.

 

Thak you for looking at my thread and the compliments. That means a lot that a member took the time to look over it.
My second car was a 1965 Olds F895 Station wagon in Highschool. It was my first 1/4 mile street racer. LOL In 1976 I did 12's at Fremont Drag Strip. Had I listened to some people I never would have had a rewarding career in the automotive industry.

BTW I always though that the 1972-73 Mercury capri had some serious potential for a street freak back then. I liked the chrome bumpers.... they would have been the first things to come off.

 

Sound in my turbo is ok but it has the worst controls ever devised. 3 screens everyti.e you want to change the channel. Somebody that has never driven designed this system.

 

What is the new members lately joining to comp-lain about their NEW Mazda? And same gripe on 2 threads already.


Actually if you simply take the time and read your owners manual. Then sit in your Mazda and learn how all the control work you will find it is a well-designed system.

 

This thread seemed to veer off into some interesting places. I have a simple suggestion. We have a 2020 CX-5 Sport (base) and I replaced the factory speakers with Kicker speakers purchased from Crutchfield. They provided everything I needed for the swap and the sound is *miles* better.

 

Thanks I’ll keep that in mind.