ipod integration is wimpy

[kevlarhabanero]

Just bought a 2012 Mazda5 Touring edition microvan with the audio package that has the 6 disc cd changer and Sirius radio. Had the dealer put in one of those ipod integration kits that fits in the glove box. Very disappointed with the sound, it is very wimpy, does not compare with dynamic range or volume that comes out of other audio sources. Not even worth listening to. I had the dealer look at the problem and they told me that that is the way it is. I can not believe that they would design it that way. I have no technical understanding of the connection in the back of the radio, but someone must have set it up the wrong way or forgot to do something. Wondering if anyone knows what might be wrong or if you have experienced this issue.

 

[torquelover]

Pretty obvious, but you did turn the volume up on the ipod, right?

 

[metalfab]

Just picked up an iPod Shuffle (first Apple device ever [the Mayans must be right] lol) ...plugged into the AUX and it sounds outstanding

 

[dieseldriver]

Not sure about the radio in the Touring but from first hand experience, radio in GT didn't sound good either. Since then, I've upgraded pretty much everything; speakers, tweeters, installed two additional amplifiers (4 channel for door speakers and 1 channel for 10" Kicker sub). Now it sounds good like the way it was meant to be. Don't get me wrong; it's a lot of work to upgrade properly; not for faint hearted.

Just bought a 2012 Mazda5 Touring edition microvan with the audio package that has the 6 disc cd changer and Sirius radio. Had the dealer put in one of those ipod integration kits that fits in the glove box. Very disappointed with the sound, it is very wimpy, does not compare with dynamic range or volume that comes out of other audio sources. Not even worth listening to. I had the dealer look at the problem and they told me that that is the way it is. I can not believe that they would design it that way. I have no technical understanding of the connection in the back of the radio, but someone must have set it up the wrong way or forgot to do something. Wondering if anyone knows what might be wrong or if you have experienced this issue.