Yes... the rear door speakers seem to be tweeters only. I haven't gotten back there and looked, but I'd be surprised to see any speaker larger than 2" ... based on the sound.
Preferred Plus Trim Speakers (Non Bose)
If you have a Preferred Plus Trim trim (Non-Bose Speakers), try using the fader so that sound ONLY comes out from the back speakers. I was messing around with the sound settings and I was surprised to hear that the rear door speakers are significantly worse than the front. It's VERY noticeable.... sounding very muffled and tin-can like. I know these aren't the Bose speakers, but I didn't expect the sound to be this bad.
Did any other owners notice this?
Also, does anyone have the speaker sizes for each speaker? Crutchfield doesn't have this info yet.
Did any other owners notice this?
Also, does anyone have the speaker sizes for each speaker? Crutchfield doesn't have this info yet.
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Someone posted a Crutchfield research screenshot stating that the front and back are both 2.75" BUT the rears have a lower speaker height 😖If you have a Preferred Plus Trim trim (Non-Bose Speakers),
Also, does anyone have the speaker sizes for each speaker? Crutchfield doesn't have this info yet.
I really like the base system for what it is, an ingenious use of staging on a budget. Eventually, I too will upgrade it after getting a subwoofer. THat's when the cutting/trimming will begin to make room for either a 3.5" or 4" speaker than can handle 50-100 RMS above 110Hz. The mid-bass sounds pretty good for a non opera listening experience, so I would keep it even though it is more boomy than punchy.
Beware the aftermarket subwoofer...Someone posted a Crutchfield research screenshot stating that the front and back are both 2.75" BUT the rears have a lower speaker height 😖
I really like the base system for what it is, an ingenious use of staging on a budget. Eventually, I too will upgrade it after getting a subwoofer. THat's when the cutting/trimming will begin to make room for either a 3.5" or 4" speaker than can handle 50-100 RMS above 110Hz. The mid-bass sounds pretty good for a non opera listening experience, so I would keep it even though it is more boomy than punchy.
The speaker signal has synthetic engine noise pumped in. Subwoofer amplifies this. No known way to turn it off. I've asked dealer and they've asked Mazda. Not good.
Can't hear it since cutting off my muffler and changing to 4.25" tips 🤪Beware the aftermarket subwoofer...
The speaker signal has synthetic engine noise pumped in. Subwoofer amplifies this. No known way to turn it off. I've asked dealer and they've asked Mazda. Not good.
OK, but you'll definitely hear it if you try to turn up your music to hear it over the actual engine.
But, you do you.
But, you do you.
Nope, I do not hear it and I listen at 45-47 level. Maybe I'm tone deaf. Either way I ordered 2-12s with a 1200watt RMS mono amplifier so I'll let you know after the install. I found a work around that was used in another Mazda with EHE if interested.OK, but you'll definitely hear it if you try to turn up your music to hear it over the actual engine.
But, you do you.
Need to remove the circled wire and scroll down for a pic:
Procedure to remove:
Thanks for the info. I'll take a look.
My point was that once the subs are hooked up, the sound will be amplified.
Before I added the sub, I didn't know the car had the enginr sound either.
My point was that once the subs are hooked up, the sound will be amplified.
Before I added the sub, I didn't know the car had the enginr sound either.
Just found out there is a website/company that makes software for Mazda to turn it off but it's not working 100% on all of the latest generation Mazdas. Website is FORScan and the tool is free on Windows computers so it's something maybe a tech in here might be able to look at. I remember someone in here is a Mazda tech but cannot remember his name. I'll check my previous posts as I believe he was going to install the HRG lift kit.Thanks for the info. I'll take a look.
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