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2121 messages, Last post on Nov 30, 2009 at 5:03 AM
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I am close to buying a Mazda6 iTouring. I tested the base model speakers and thought they buzzed a bit, although they were not awful. Getting Bose speakers would be nice, but with the moonroof (which I don't need), it's rather pricey, as a $1500 add-on. I am not the kind of person who can wire up speakers myself. The question is what to do: a) go with the Bose/Moonroof package for better sound, at the price of $1500 extra or whatever, b) take the car to some audio shop and ask for installation of "high quality speakers" (I don't know if the average shop knows what is safe to install on this system, and I don't really know what an "improvement" in audio quality would cost---can anyone make a suggestion here?) c) Stay with the basic speakers that come with the base model and perhaps swap in better speakers when audio shops get more familiar with the 2009 Mazda 6. By the way, I posted this separate, but if anyone has an opinion on whether the iPod integration module adds sound quality vs using the aux input, let me know.
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Hi- I'm close to guying a Mazda 6 iTouring (2009) with Convenience Package. I wasn't planning on Navigation package. I do use an iPod a lot. Adding the iPod integration unit in would cost extra. Does it sound much better than using the auxiliary-in jack? I read several posts saying that this works well if you have a Navigation system but leads to greater difficulty controlling the iPod in non-nav cars, because you are compelled to control the iPod through the vehicle, but you can't really skip through the menus easily. Do you agree? Thanks waterbuck1 
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Replying to: waterbuck1 (May 31, 2009 9:05 pm) The Moonroof & Bose upgrade will work in your favor at trade-in time, so I say go for it! |
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Replying to: waterbuck1 (May 31, 2009 9:05 pm) Now I have driven the car for one week and cannot accept the low-fi performance of the built in audio system. No clarity of sound at all. Perhaps it can be possible to add two tweeter loudspekers on the dashboard in some way plus a filter between the tweeter and the standard loudspeaker. Anybody got a suggestion ?
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When I got my 6i GT in November (8000 miles now) I had the CD changer dealer installed. It worked just fine until the weather started to warm up this past few months and now when each CD gets to about the 5th or 6th track, the music breaks up and that CD won't play any more except for the first 5 or 6 tracks. When I change to the next CD, all is well until it gets to about the same point. But each CD will play OK the next time I use the car, IF I jump right to the 7th or 8th track. This does not happen consistently which is why I've delayed going back to the dealer. I am waiting until it becomes so consistent that I can drive into the dealer's shop and demonstrate the problem to them. Has anyone had this kind of a problem yet? Regarding a comment I made months ago re: using fog lights without the headlights, I have owned 3 or 4 other cars where the fogs could be used with just the parking lights, not the headlights. It is not uncommon. Conversely, I wish there were a way to build cars so that the fogs could NOT be turned on unless it were actually FOGGY.. Many cars have "fog lights" which are in reality "driving lights" which do not have the flat beam cutoff that good fog lights have such as on the Mazda6 and the Mercedes I traded toward my Mazda6. Those other "fog lights" are tend to blind oncoming drivers and are used indiscriminately by too many drivers. Besides, most states ban "driving lights" on roadways and restrict them to off-road activities. (Just had to do a little venting..!) 
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Replying to: microrepair (Jun 12, 2009 11:36 am) |
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Does anyone have the Bose Audio system in the 2009 Mazda6? I'd be interested to hear any opinions from those who have it... The Bose system in the 2010 Mazda3 is a bit disappointing, as far as upgrades go. The standard audio system in the "s" models is quite good, for a standard setup. The Bose upgrade just doesn't seem to improve sound quality or volume significantly, IMO. I'll probably end up getting it (if I decide to buy another MZ3 instead of the MZ6) because it's packaged with the moonroof, which I want. Anyone care to share? |
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Replying to: igozoomzoom (Jun 16, 2009 3:19 pm)
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Replying to: pats1fan (Jun 16, 2009 3:28 pm) If your listening to FM radio, then yea it might not sound great. Throw a new CD in the 6 disc changer, it makes all the difference. |
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