Recent content by neo_styles

This drove me nuts for so long. You HAVE to have some track(s) physically on the phone. Just import a couple or download one of your iTunes purchases (I use a podcast or two). After that, all of the streaming services will run just fine.

Umm...good for you? Trying to figure out how your post provides any valuable input to this thread.

Never had it physically engage, but I have received the proximity beep once. Trust me in the fact that I wouldn't need anything more after that, but it's nice to know that Mazda thought enough to provide some sort of measure beyond that. Car is a 2017 CX-5 Sport

Take my suggestion with a grain of salt as everybody's peripheral vision is slightly different and everybody drives at slightly different ride/seat heights. That being said, when I was a Navy recruiter, I was required to attend a AAA Driver's Assurance course. One segment was specifically...

All hope is not lost. Systems like that are why JL made something like this: https://www.crutchfield.com/p_13698100/JL-Audio-FiX-82.html Using a calibration file, it'll remove any DSP effects that the head unit and amp would provide, then outputs what they claim to be a truly flat signal in...

When it comes to the car's EQ, specifically with Centerpoint, it's going to be a listener's preference. What Centerpoint is attempting to do is similar to what an aftermarket processor's time alignment is trying to accomplish: minimize peaks in the sonic spectrum and reinforce a center image...

Approaching my first 500 miles and averaging about 27.1MPG in combined driving. Have gone through the factory tank and about 1/4 of a tank of Costco 87 so far.

I'd be curious to find out myself. If the infotainment system sends signal out line-level vice speaker level, that opens up options for external processing. Zapco's DSP-V looks like it would absolutely fit the bill if that were the case.

Hasn't been anything a quick wipe from a damp microfiber of decent quality doesn't fix, though. The polished accents are definitely fingerprint magnets. If you're looking for something to offset that and don't mind a little DIY, there's stuff like this on Amazon that you can cut to size. If for...

An additional note, your system is only going to perform as well as the audio you put through it. If your normal method of music playback is Soundcloud via Bluetooth, any upgraded system will provide a very minimal ROI. I, personally, store the albums I listen to most on my iPhone in Hi-Res...

If you have any desire for an audiophile-grade system down the road, I suggest skipping the Bose setup. Most of the time, Bose sets their systems up with amps and processors in pretty odd locations and defeating that can be a complete pain. I run the stock stereo and, honestly, it's not horrible...

Yeah, I've definitely noticed that with the AC. Even the basic unit in this Sport chills the car out by the time I've pulled out of the apartment complex. I will say that, even though we're not in the 100s, I'm super grateful for having cloth seats right now.

Thanks for the welcome wishes. Think I hit every dealership in the area except University Mazda. In the end, Walker's in Renton sealed the deal for me. Went from test-drive/talking about the possibility of buying the car to signing paperwork within about an hour or so. Might mean I have to drive...

Ha! That's one reason I didn't have any remorse for leaving VW. The styling certainly helped. Someone say pics? Here's all I've taken so far:

Thanks for the welcome wishes, guys. Feels good to be part of the team.