2012 Mazdaspeed3: Installed amp and subwoofer on BOSE System

[Pintozoz]

Well worth the effort.

Running 1000 Watt amp with a 10" kicker.

 

[Woochifer]

Got any pictures? I have the Bose system as well, but definitely open to seeing what upgrade options are out there.

 

[scott26]

Ya pictures would be great, can you set up an amp/sub in the non-bose option?

 

[OregonBob]

I had a 2011 M3 i-touring without the bose, and had an amp/sub installed using the factory head unit... It sounded great IMO, but I recently traded in my 2011 and got a 2012 M3 i-GT with the BOSE system. I am going to have that equipment reinstalled next month. I am excited to hear the difference cause I know that there is a HUGE difference in the factory systems between the BOSE and non-BOSE.

I am looking at going with a Kicker 10" sub also... Which one did you go with and how does it sound? I want clean/crisp bass and mostly listen to pop/rock.

I would love to see pics...

 

[gotfaithguy]

I have the very basic of Mazda 3's with no bose. I added a Pioneer DVD head unit, JBL 5x7 in all doors and a 500 watt Rockford amp with a 12in Cerwin Vega sub in a ported box and it is awesome! I also listen to a lot of rock/heavy metal and you get the crisp sound of the JBL's and the pounding bass out of the sub. just a suggestion

 

[rdjr74]

Any way to turn up the sub in the spare tire? I can turn up the bass but no independent volume control for the sub unfortunately.

 

[Mbm0523]

Hi everyone. New to the forum. I have a 2012 Mazda 3 Hatchback (Sky-Activ).. I want to upgrade the speakers in my doors but am having a hard time finding the specs without removing my doors to find out. Can anyone help? Also, can you recommend the best kind of speakers? Thanks so much.

 

[crsmclaren]

5x7 for all four doors.....2 2inch tweeters on each front door by the side view mirrors. I wanted to keep my stock setup with bluetooth and all so I had to buy a hi/lo converter for aftermarket stereo but keeping the same dash stock face. I have JL TR for all four doors, also my two tweeters but had to cut a little out with a dremmel, a 12 JL Subwoofer I forgot which model. A 500 watt 1 chanell JL amp also forgot which model I believe my sub and amp are evolution models...maybe MR