I took a look at the interior and it looks like everything's integrated together which is gonna make aftermarket decks difficult to install I'm assuming. I've been on the RX8 forums for a while and they're having the same problems. In Japan at an auto show they want so far as to having the deck installed in the top tray (looked like ass) probably because they had no other option.
Aftermarket decks an issue?
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You're wrong 
Bose just has the best brand name. And Bose speakers CAN be very good, but the ones they put in cars (especially non-luxury cars) really aren't. The 6's Bose system is mediocre at best.
There's a saying... "No highs, no lows, must be Bose."
But you're right, if you aren't an audiophile, a Bose system will be fine.
Also on the 6 (I'd assume much like with the RX8) the HU is next to impossible to replace. You can replace everything else though (amp/speakers) with relative ease.
Bose just has the best brand name. And Bose speakers CAN be very good, but the ones they put in cars (especially non-luxury cars) really aren't. The 6's Bose system is mediocre at best.
There's a saying... "No highs, no lows, must be Bose."
But you're right, if you aren't an audiophile, a Bose system will be fine.
Also on the 6 (I'd assume much like with the RX8) the HU is next to impossible to replace. You can replace everything else though (amp/speakers) with relative ease.
I actually like the dash setup very much...
but I think nowadays, dash unit is really not critical for having good sound.
it is not much more expensive to run the stock speaker output to an RCA converter/ line driver, through an EQ unit that you cusom tune the sound to your taste, to an amp that pumps decent power to some aftermarket speakers.
This gives you the best of both worlds: the stock dash with awesome sound.
but I think nowadays, dash unit is really not critical for having good sound.
it is not much more expensive to run the stock speaker output to an RCA converter/ line driver, through an EQ unit that you cusom tune the sound to your taste, to an amp that pumps decent power to some aftermarket speakers.
This gives you the best of both worlds: the stock dash with awesome sound.
I have to disagree with you on that.....MZ6ZoomZoom said:You're wrong
Bose just has the best brand name. And Bose speakers CAN be very good, but the ones they put in cars (especially non-luxury cars) really aren't. The 6's Bose system is mediocre at best.
There's a saying... "No highs, no lows, must be Bose."
But you're right, if you aren't an audiophile, a Bose system will be fine.
Also on the 6 (I'd assume much like with the RX8) the HU is next to impossible to replace. You can replace everything else though (amp/speakers) with relative ease.
no audiophile would consider a Bose system to be good. Bose have good scientists, and they know how to make sound dynamic.... but Bose uses very cheap materials to built their speakers and the sound that comes out from those speakers are highly distorted.
I'm by no means an audiophile, although I'm a big audio enthuasist. Most audiophiles believe that sound should be natural, unpampered with. Bose does not create products that follow this motto.
You're probably better off with Pioneer or JBL speakers than Bose. I've listened to one of my relative's Mercedes BOSE system and compared it with my Lexus's stock Pioneer system. The Pioneer sounded more lifelike and natural IMO.... the Bose system was very flat and has no body in the music.
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I'm confused as to where, exactly, you're disagreeing with me?
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Tru Dat I would love to replace the stock speakers for something that can hit harder. I want all my mirrors to shake off yo.MZ6ZoomZoom said:You're wrong
Bose just has the best brand name. And Bose speakers CAN be very good, but the ones they put in cars (especially non-luxury cars) really aren't. The 6's Bose system is mediocre at best.
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What about putting on the deck?
I don't see any area to place a deck.
I don't see any area to place a deck.
the stock head unit looks to be removable. at least it's not integrated into one dash piece along with the ac controls and whatnot...now that would suck to work with. if metra doesn't come out with some sort of kit for the mz3, it might not be worth the hassle for most to change to an aftermarket unit. if that's the case, the stock hu with a LOC should suffice.
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I'm not sure if you get more speakers... in the MZ6, you get better speakers, but not more.Kazbaeden said:
And no, it is not as simple as that. Bose is completely proprietary technology, and therefore you'd also have to replace the amp at the very least. The head unit should be fine, if you want to just leave the stock HU.
bose setups have always been unpractically designed as far as in-car stock systems go. often there will be individual amps for each speaker, and the overall quality is not even close to being on par with even the low-end aftermarket items. some people will be happy with the sound of the stock system, which is fine..but for those who desire better sound...plan on ripping out everything minus the stock hu.
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Yikes... labor's going to cost more ...
Umm... my issue is still with the main deck. Maybe if we buy the GX version with the tape and radio player, we can rip that out easily... and then put in 2 or 4 more speakers to make 6 speakers...
Because the audio setup I've seen have all been CD systems. And I really wanna get an aftermarket deck.
...Umm... my issue is still with the main deck. Maybe if we buy the GX version with the tape and radio player, we can rip that out easily... and then put in 2 or 4 more speakers to make 6 speakers...
Because the audio setup I've seen have all been CD systems. And I really wanna get an aftermarket deck.
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if the sound source is bad, adding an amp will only amplify the badness
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