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#108 of 121 Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [szelc] by virwill Jun 21, 2008 (7:45 am)
Replying to: szelc (Jun 10, 2008 8:28 am) I am so glad I found this chat. I bought the 1/2 year upgrade Mazda3 iTouring 4-door with the basic cd/6-speaker setup, and have been having serious problems with bass boost as well as dropoff. Even with the ALC off and bass set to zero, the volume jumps at the 35 setting, as though a loudness switch was turned on -- but it's a slightly different tone than if the volume is lower but ALC is turned to 1, say. The bass then sometimes jumps in -- it booms -- and out if I speed up or slow slightly. What's really odd is that when I slow down from highway speed to, say, 20 mph, the bass booms again, then falls off dramatically as I come to a stop. Thanks for the heads-up in this and other posts; I'll take it in the dealer post haste. Replies to this message: szelc (Jul 02, 2008 8:57 pm) alkesh (Jul 12, 2008 3:49 pm) roadburner (Jul 12, 2008 7:00 pm) danielwollmann (Jul 12, 2008 10:37 pm)
#109 of 121 mp3 adapter needed for my 3i by mazdabuyer08 Jun 28, 2008 (8:30 am)
I have a new 2008.5 3i touring value edition. The car has an adapter to play an mp3 player. I have a zen mp3 player from creative. It came with an adapter that has a bigger end and a smaller end. It seems the adapter I need has to have two bigger ends. One to fit in the ear phone jack of the player and the other to fit into the care adapter.   Does anyone know what I need so I can search for it online? THX Replies to this message: idol767 (Jun 28, 2008 1:04 pm)
#110 of 121 Re: mp3 adapter needed for my 3i [mazdabuyer08] by idol767 Jun 28, 2008 (1:04 pm)
Replying to: mazdabuyer08 (Jun 28, 2008 8:30 am) I use a mini stereo cable in my 2008.5 3s Touring Hatch. It has a 1/8 inch plug on each end, one for the headphone jack, and one for the input jack in the arm rest. It works fine for my cheap Sandisk MP3 player. You should be able to find one at your local Walmart, Target or Radio Shack. Here's an example:   Adapter cable example
#111 of 121 Audio Link issues with my Ipod by mixwell Jun 28, 2008 (4:38 pm)
So, I decided to get the Audio Link iPod Integration Kit for my 08 Mazda 3 S Touring 5dr. Removing the HU was easy and plugging in the Audio Link into the "appropriate" aux input was a cinch. HOWEVER, all it does is charge my ipod!?!? When I try pushing the Media button on the HU, nothing happens, as if it does not recognize any connection. I also tried hitting the CD button twice, and that also does nothing more than start my CD. My concern is that b/c I only have a single, in-dash CD player, the Audio Link is not compatible. I plan on calling Dave or Donny at Audio Link on Monday to get some help . . . BUT I am anxious to fix this and would love to get it done ASAP. Any ideas!?!?!?!?!?!?   -m
#112 of 121 Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [virwill] by szelc Jul 02, 2008 (8:57 pm)
Replying to: virwill (Jun 21, 2008 7:45 am) It's great to get a positive response to my post on correcting the Mazda 3 stereo volume problems. I sure hope your Mazda dealership was as quick and easy to work with as Maple Shade Mazda NJ. I'm giving them another thumps-up for treating me like an intelligent woman, listening to my concerns and really checking into the problem. I encourage all my fellow Mazda 3 owners to speak up and get the replacement radio you deserve. Thanks and good luck. Replies to this message: alkesh (Jul 12, 2008 3:49 pm) roadburner (Jul 12, 2008 7:00 pm) danielwollmann (Jul 12, 2008 10:37 pm)
#113 of 121 Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [szelc] by alkesh Jul 12, 2008 (3:49 pm)
Replying to: szelc (Jul 02, 2008 8:57 pm) Hi Guys, I am thinking of buying Mazda3 4-door s-grand touring in about a month. I was thinking about getting the Bose premium sound option. But is it really worth it? I know that Bose is the best but I personally don't have any experience with neither Bose nor mazda. Would it just be better to have it installed at an audio shop? Any other suggestion are welcome. Replies to this message: roadburner (Jul 12, 2008 7:00 pm) danielwollmann (Jul 12, 2008 10:37 pm)
#114 of 121 Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [alkesh] by roadburner Jul 12, 2008 (7:00 pm)
Replying to: alkesh (Jul 12, 2008 3:49 pm) I know that Bose is the best   Only about one in 2,000,000,000,000 audiophiles would agree with that statement. Seriously. That said, I have the Bose system in my MS3 GT, but only because: 1. I didn't have any choice in the matter; to get Xenons and the OBC I had to take the Bose, and 2. I don't intend to keep the sled any longer than 1-2 years at the most. I'd say bring an iPod and/or some favorite CDs to your dealer and audition both systems. Only you can decide if the Bose "upgrade" is worth the extra money.
#115 of 121 Re: Mazda Speed3 GT sound system defect [alkesh] by danielwollmann Jul 12, 2008 (10:37 pm)
Replying to: alkesh (Jul 12, 2008 3:49 pm) If you don't need the other items in the package I reccomend you to buy an aftermarket sound and be happy. The Bose quality in the Mazda system is crappy.
#116 of 121 pause/play button! by stash3 Nov 21, 2008 (3:59 pm)
i just bought a 2009 mazda3 touring VE... problem is the pause/play button doesnt work with CD's... is this normal? i contacted the dealer and they assured me that it is not suppost to work with CDs and only for the Sat. radio (that i dont have) is that correct? does anyone else have this problem? or an answer? its still under warrently and I feel like the dealer is just trying to push me out the door. any input would be great! ash! Replies to this message: shipo (Nov 21, 2008 5:59 pm) stash3 (Nov 23, 2008 11:16 am)
#117 of 121 Re: pause/play button! [stash3] by shipo Nov 21, 2008 (5:59 pm)
Replying to: stash3 (Nov 21, 2008 3:59 pm) I just went out and checked mine, nope, the play/pause button has no effect when a CD is playing. If you want to "pause" the CD, simply hit the mode button to another source and the player will automagically pause.   Best regards, Shipo Replies to this message: stash3 (Nov 23, 2008 11:16 am)

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