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Mazda MX-5 Miata Audio System Questions

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#22 of 41 Re: 06 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring [milkey] by wilzap

Nov 24, 2007 (8:46 am)

Replying to: milkey (Nov 23, 2007 10:11 pm)
Got the system in both,the MX-5's is a 200 watt system and I think the 3 has a little less power but they sound very comparable,the 3 has more front to rear fade and the MX-5 is mostly front and side, it has a couple small speakers between the seats that don't add a whole lot but they do help, but when the top is down you lose a lot of sound, but with the top up it cranks, I'm assuming there is a big difference between the hardtop over the softop,acoustics and all. I have read mixed posts on the system in the MX-5, some complain about it some like it, all I know is its a lot better than all the systems my past cars came with. I'm happy with it

#23 of 41 Re: 06 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring [wilzap] by ateixeira

Nov 26, 2007 (10:30 am)

Replying to: wilzap (Nov 22, 2007 9:54 pm)
Those are not bad, some even receive weather band.
 
We had 2 of them, still have 1 actually. 6CD plus tape is nice because it's so flexible, you can use those tape inputs for all sorts of devices.

#24 of 41 Re: 06 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring [ateixeira] by wilzap

Nov 26, 2007 (3:49 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Nov 26, 2007 10:30 am)
The Cassette would be very nice as I have so much material from the old days that I can't get on disc, although a lot of old stuff recently is being released on disc( companys buying out copy rites and such) but I have a lot of old radio recordings of live shows and things of that nature. not worth much to most people but priceless to me....

#25 of 41 Re: 06 Mazda MX-5 Grand Touring [wilzap] by ateixeira

Nov 27, 2007 (10:51 am)

Replying to: wilzap (Nov 26, 2007 3:49 pm)
Also if you have books on tape. I'm not sure if the library has gone to CDs yet.

#26 of 41 CD player ate my CD! by rerednaw

Jun 11, 2008 (6:45 am)

2006 Touring with stock CD player. It plays the CD fine, but the ejection system goes 'click-click-click) and the display shows "CD out" when in fact it is still in the player. As there isn't a 'manual eject' the CD is stuck.
 
I am reading the forums and this appear to be a common issue. Is there any preventative maintenance I can do in the future? I am having the player replaced as it is under warranty, but if it happens again I may opt for a non-stock brand.
 
Other than that, the car has been great so far.
 
Cheers.

#27 of 41 Mazda Miata Radio Problem by rmainguy

Jul 09, 2008 (10:24 am)

My 1990 Miata's radio works fine on ACC. It stops as I start the car. (only FM AM is OK)
 
Anyone ever had that problem?
 
Thanks
 
 Mainguy

#28 of 41 Re: Mazda Miata Radio Problem [rmainguy] by ateixeira

Jul 30, 2008 (1:19 pm)

Replying to: rmainguy (Jul 09, 2008 10:24 am)
Weird - maybe the battery provides enough juice but the alternator does not?

#29 of 41 Re: Mazda Miata Radio Problem [ateixeira] by rmainguy

Jul 30, 2008 (3:10 pm)

Replying to: ateixeira (Jul 30, 2008 1:19 pm)
I finally found a bad ground on the antenna.
 
The radio started working fine but still fails at times.
 
My next step is to check the ground on the radio unit itself.

#30 of 41 Sirius / XM module by medic481

Jan 06, 2009 (2:24 pm)

Hi- Just bought an '06 MX-5 Grand Touring. I noticed that there is a "SAT" button on the radio console. After quizzing the dealer, I was told the car did not have it, but a $350 plug in module could be ordered and it would cost about $100 to install. Does anyone know about these, and can one be obtained elsewhere cheaper? Can a person with avg car mechanic skills install it? I traded in a Protoge which had an after market XM receiver (dash mount). I suppose I could always install it in the Miata, but having the indash unit would look nicer. Thanks!

#31 of 41 radio by debgreen79

Feb 28, 2009 (9:38 am)

A service provider connected cables backward and blew out the battery, main fuse and radio/tape player on my 1993 Miata. I found the fuse box under the dash and replaced the fuse for the radio and cigarette lighter. The lighter works, but the radio is still dead. Is there anything else I can try, short of replacing the radio? I was told by Mazda that they no longer make replacement radios for 93s.

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