Aftermarket audio options

[chuyler1]

I've got a Mazdaspeed6 and I'm considering upgrading to a CX-5. I run the stock Bose head unit but have replaced the amps and speakers with high end aftermarket equipment. I use a digital processor to fine tune the audio. How difficult would it be to connect all this equipment to the CX-5 sound system without changing the head unit? Does the Bose system use an external amp that I can tap into instead of using high-level speaker outputs?

 

[nXt]

Yes there's an amp in the Bose system in the passenger side.
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View attachment Mazda_CX5_en_tcm55-56157.pdf

 

[Chris_Top_Her]

I believe that is how my aftermarket amp and sub are hooked up. The amp of course has it's own tuning settings, and I have a separate module that controls subwoofer bass level. it is independent of the stock speaker controls, however the stock still controls the stock speakers(and a lesser influence on the sub). Interesting is that centerpoint makes the subwoofer put out about 25% more bass.

 

[chuyler1]

Oh dear, much more complex than my Mazdaspeed6. So if I pull the Bose amp I'll lose the noise cancellation. Hmm, this will be a tough decision. I suppose I should listen to the system before deciding to mess with it. My processor can handle 8 channels including center channel processing. Typically I run front high, front low, rear full, and sub with one channel left for center. It has auto tuning and time alignment but not any sort of noise cancellation.

 

[V8toilet]

Does the noise cancelation actually work? Does it actually make the cabin quieter?

 

[SpinDoctor15]

I don't think it's really noise cancellation. It seems to be a combo of speed-sensitive volume as well as a sound leveler (boost volume during quiet parts). However I get quite a bit of static/hiss or background noise during the quieter parts. Overall, I'm not super impressed with AudioPilot...