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Mazda CX-9 Audio, iPod, Bluetooth, MP3, AUX questions

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In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer Question by zaheer
Jun 29, 2009 (10:45 pm)
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Hello,
 
I just picked up a CX-9 today with the Rear Seat Entertainment System / Bose Audio and the GT Assistance Package and found out that the CD Changer is no longer there since the car has the GT Assistance package. The car I test drove had a 6-Disc CD Changer but no Navigation. Adding the Navigation apparently downgraded the CD Changer to a single CD player.
 
Does anyone have the detailed information on this ? It is disappointing to pay for an upgraded Bose stereo, DVD and Navigation and lose the CD Changer. Any ideas or suggestions on getting a CD Changer integrated will be appreciated.
 
                                      Zack
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Re: In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer Question [zaheer] by howardru
Jun 30, 2009 (2:46 am)
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Replying to: zaheer (Jun 29, 2009 10:45 pm)

Just reviewed the CX-9 Sales brochure for the 09 CX-9 and the feature/functionality matrix clearly states 6CD is not available with Touring Assistance or Grand Touring assistance package. Not sure why they do this. No one has pointed this out before.
 
However, who needs CDs when you have the iPod AUX or integration kit? Many more options with an old IPod sitting in the center console.
 
Congrats on the new CX-9, I'm about to pull the trigger on a CX-7 for the wife.
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Re: In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer Question [howardru] by zaheer
Jun 30, 2009 (8:07 am)
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Replying to: howardru (Jun 30, 2009 2:46 am)

You are right about the brochure. It does mention the unavailability of the CD changer in a footnote. My mistake in not reading all the footnotes.
 
You would think that they could have put the CD Changer in the trunk with the Subwoofer when you upgrade to the Bose sound system. I am bummed out about the fact that I have a great sound system but have to keep inserting individual CDs. The iPod option is ok but I still prefer the sound reproduction from CDs. I hope that Mazda will address this issue in future models.
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Re: In-Dash 6-Disc CD Changer Question [zaheer] by ceric
Jun 30, 2009 (8:53 am)
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Replying to: zaheer (Jun 30, 2009 8:07 am)

Upgrading to NAVI also gives your CD changer the capability to read MP3 disc. This is not so for non-NAVI version, I think. Look for a small logo of MP3 at top left corner of the CD slot. You can burn 200 songs onto 1 disc with 128kps.
 
I agree. To picky ears, the SN ratio of CD is still better than 128kps. Raising it to 256kps will be very close, though. Higher bit rate gives you better reproduction of high frequency sound.
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2009 CX9 and iPhone 3Gs playing music via bluetooth by nunman216
Jul 01, 2009 (7:50 pm)
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so we just got a brand new 2009cx9 with thebluetooth and bose and sunroof and leather, the whole shabang... i have an iphone 3gs and got the phone to make calls through the cars bluetooth, but when i go to the ipod section of the phone and choose a song then choose my mazda as the speaker output, nothing plays through the car. how do i select the iphone through my mazda? i got the phone to select the mazda. please help as this is driving me freaking nuts.
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Re: 2009 CX9 and iPhone 3Gs playing music via bluetooth [nunman216] by mveloso
Jul 01, 2009 (10:26 pm)
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Replying to: nunman216 (Jul 01, 2009 7:50 pm)

Apparently only the Nav system CX-9s can do Bluetooth/A2DP. I'm using my AUX input, which is fine...but it definitely would be more convenient with A2DP.
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Re: 2009 CX9 and iPhone 3Gs playing music via bluetooth [mveloso] by ceric
Jul 02, 2009 (12:04 am)
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Replying to: mveloso (Jul 01, 2009 10:26 pm)

The quality of A2DP depends on the chip implementation and protocol negotiated between both parties. In the worst case, there must be a commonly accepted protocol, which has so-so quality. If both can accept a higher-end protocol, the quality can be better. In general, CD will still outperform. High bps MP3 may come in second, then A2DP.
 
Besides, A2DP drains battery joice like crazy. Your cell phone better be plugged in when you do that. In that case, what is the point?
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Re: CX-9 Nav, Aux, DVD Question [maltb] by redheat13
Jul 17, 2009 (8:40 am)
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Replying to: maltb (Jan 02, 2008 11:33 am)

How do you disconnect the SAT and re-connect the AUX jack? Is it true you cant have use of Aux jack if you have the Nav system? thanks in advance.
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Re: CX-9 Nav, Aux, DVD Question [redheat13] by jcpharm
Jul 17, 2009 (8:53 am)
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Replying to: redheat13 (Jul 17, 2009 8:40 am)

what year CX-9 do you have? 2009 should have no problems with this (at least mine doesn't).
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Re: CX-9 Nav, Aux, DVD Question [redheat13] by ceric
Jul 17, 2009 (12:44 pm)
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Replying to: redheat13 (Jul 17, 2009 8:40 am)

For 2007/8 models, you will need a "switch box" in order to have both co-exist.
Here is a link to one.
You need to get behind the center console to install.
It is probably too much for people who don't enjoy DIY.
http://www.mazdaparts.org/switching-box.html

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