the CX-5 does have dashboard tweeters, just no subwoofer
Touring Standard vs Bose Radio (USA spec)
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the CX-5 does have dashboard tweeters, just no subwoofer
I guess the point is that if someone only wants 1 of the 3 BOSE/Moonroof/Lighting combo then its likely not worth to get the package. If you like 2 or more of the package then get it. The aftermarket has some options now to supplement missing features. Or even enhance existing features.
This is funny, though I am trying to adapt my '14 Touring to make use of the center speaker location but having a hard time locating a 5 channel full or high pass amplifier, everything is 4ch + sub. I was thinking 3x Polk DB351 in the dash and a set of components in the doors but won't take the leap until I can find the right amp. Any ideas?
I am very disappointed with my BOSE system in my 2014 touring. One CD changer, the Audio doesn't maintain a constant volume from station and the feature that is suppose to increase the volume as road noise & speed doesn't work well. The sunroof is great however. I don't blame BOSE because MAZDA is the one who contracted it for my CX5.:-( Ed
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Sorry, CX-5 has three 3" (8cm) "mid-range" Twiddler in dash area but no tweeters! Mazda6, which has similar Bose system, does add two 1" (2.5cm) tweeters next to two corner 3" speakers in dash, hence 11 speakers total.
1" tweeter hidden beneath corner dash speaker grill on 3rd gen Mazda6:
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- Plano, Texas, USA
No, CX-5 3" Bose dash speakers are not tweeters. Even Bose themselves call them "mid-range" Twiddler in the press release!You could call them tweeters, but they are basically a 3.5 dual cone speaker crossed over at a higher point.
From historical knowledge that isn't much different than what Bose does
Here are some comparison pictures of the stock Bose left/right dash speaker (shown left), the stock Bose center dash speaker (shown middle), and the Polk Audio db351 (shown right) from ryan4130. As you can see these 3" Bose dash speakers neither "dual-cone" nor "co-axial"!
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- Plano, Texas, USA
You're right only on this part, don't blame CX-5's poor Bose system on Bose! Bose actually designed 11-speaker Bose system like the one in Mazda6 for CX-5. But it's Mazda's decision to eliminate two 1" dash tweeters from CX-5 to save extra pennies! One persistent member here called Bose many times about disappointing Bose system in CX-5 and verified this from a Bose engineer!
The disappointment is far more than the elimination for two speakers. Every station change requires me to reset the volume level. As vehicle speed climbs and noise increases the BOSE system is supposed to compensate and it does that poorly. The sound is fairly good but, the lack of usable features reeks of cheapness. I did and know how to set up the features. Ed
