Audio question

dAvenue

What year model is your Mazda3?

Astrosfan

im in the same boat as you. I like the Kenwoods based largely on teh fact that they use Garmin navigation.

@ Wicked: if you can take money off the price, ill consider buying too! I dont really care about the backup camera that much and i dont listen to sirius

mark_taba85

mazda 3....2008

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mark_taba85

i've been raised on the premise of buying to need it than to want it, but it is for a car so it is hard! lol....are map updates free for a lifetime?

@wicked: if I was interested in the latest and greatest, how much would it be without the camera and sat. radio?

I've always told myself and my wife that i'll upgrade my audio when I get back from afghanistan.

If I was really considering upgrading my audio with the DNX6890, would you think it is a good idea to just put component speakers? I don't listen to deafening music with loud bass. Does comp speakers push out good sound quality/bass?

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dAvenue

Check this out for your Mazda.

Eonon D5102 | Car DVD | Specific Car DVD | Car DVD for Mazda 3

I owned a 2004 Mazda3 before buying my Z. I was strongly considering buying this head unit before I fell in love with the 370.

Wicked CAS

This looks very interesting, it definitely does everything you would need to do, question is how well will it do it, and how good or bad it will sound. fror the price it may be interesting to find out.

As for the DNX6960 I can do for $899.95 by itself.
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mark_taba85

wow not bad....how did you find out about it? although, I never heard about it/them. Are they any good? it looks like a fake copy of an ipod type.

I can't go on youtube to look at reviews and stuff.

DO you have any reviews/comments/experience?

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dAvenue

@mark_taba85: I found it while perusing a mazda3 forum. For the most part, people liked it...but as with everything, people also had complaints. Eonon is the only company that produces an OEM aesthetic touchscreen nav unit like this. It appealed to me because I did not want to draw attention to would-be thieves while upgrading the stock HU significantly. But then I found the Z.

@Wicked CAS: from the few complaints that I saw, people claimed the UI controls could be a little laggy at times.

HU Review here: Eonon D5102 Review/Q&A

YouTube Vid here: YouTube - Mazda 3 Eonon D5102

mark_taba85

When i first saw it I was hesitant, but I have found a lot of good reviews about it on the mazda3 forum. I am going to get that and add some component speakers. Nothing to big.

I will check out the videos later since I can't view them on a gov't computer.

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mark_taba85

I have done some research browsing websites and forums and I think I have made my decision.



For the stereo unit: Eonon D5102 | Car DVD | Specific Car DVD | Car DVD for Mazda 3



I have read a lot of reviews about component speakers and found it to be the best one. I'll run it off the amp on the stereo unit. I do not need an amp/sub.



Amazon.com: Polk Audio DB6501 6.5-Inch 2-Way Component System (Pair, Silver): Car Electronics



I'd appreciate your input on them.

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Juleous

That looks like a really clean setup, I can vouch for the Polk DB's they will impress you for the price. Don't expect great low end from them, and they even lack a bit on the mid bass but compared to stock much better.

Save the $ for the Z, she will eat through your cash fast.

mark_taba85

I am fine with the stock speakers and would not spend a lot for subs/amp so i'd opt for component speakers. Plus, I don't listen to loud music so it should suffice. Plus, no use of spending about $1200 for sounds that my wife won't enjoy.

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mark_taba85

On amazon I see that the component speakers are purchased with 2-way, 3-way and coaxial speakers.

What are they and do i need them?

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90 ST

A Co Axial is a basic replacement type speaker for most cars, the tweeter will be mounted in the center on the mid on a little pole, it will have some sort of "cap" to protect the tweeter, they work good off deck power, for the most part.

2-Way is a basic component speaker system, normally will have a sperate tweeter, and Mid, and a X-over, entry level one can be run off a deck for them most part, but an amp is always good.

3-Way is getting into a higher end style of component system, it gives you a tweeter, a mid, and a mid-bass, as well as the Xover. For this you need an amp.