With everything installed (new speakers, LOC, Amp, and Sub) the sound is much improved, clear, with an adequate bass, and at least 9 “clicks” louder than with the original setup. “20 is the new 30”
Hertz Deci DCX 165.3 speakers are super clear but if you’re planning to replace the speakers ONLY and nothing else make sure to get Polks DB 651 or Alpine S-S65 instead bc these have more range than Hertz Decis.
I have decided to get the LC7i due to AccuBass and because it splits 2 original channels into 3. So, in my application 2 original channels got amplified and the 3rd one connects to the sub.
The Audiocontrol LOC fits tightly in the space behind the headunit. Originally, I was planning to use just the standard PAC AOEM – MAZ2 LOC but ended up using just the harness that came with it in order to avoid having to splice into the factory harness. The PAC harness is a life saver and makes the installation super easy.
Sub is mounted right under passenger’s seat and it’s a perfect fit. Securing it with few Velcro strips seems to be more than enough in our cars. I have put the cables that connect to it into a tight plastic cover/conduit, secured it with zip ties and was able to stuff everything under the carpet and push it through a small hole that I made with utility knife close to where the sub sits. Really easy, but tedious. I am powering the sub from the fuse box by the driver – just the way tickerguy explained. I have used the “add a circuit” and double fused it with 10A fuses.
The small amp is tucked in the space between the hvac blower motor cover and the carpet. It is compact enough where it is hidden enough and doesn’t bother anything. Front seat passengers are not able to see it and even my weathertech mat is not long enough to reach it. I am powering the amp from the battery. Cruchfield sells the “small amp wiring kit” (CK12) and the supplied 12 gauge red wire comes with the required 15A fuse and there is additional 15A fuse right by the amp. I have removed the battery and pushed the power wire through the rubber nipple without having to drill through the firewall. It was a tight squeeze. Anything thicker than 12ga would be a tough push IMO.
Last but not least, in the Audiocontrol LOC I have disabled the GTO feature (jumper to “defeated”) and ran the Remote in from 1R red wire 12 V 7.5A Accessory/Switched on the harness (you will have to splice it). Remote Out goes to the Sub and the amp.
Overall, I am very happy with the sound. The only thing left to invest is gjr9-66-dh0d – a proper Bluetooth module – shame on you Mazda!
Some extra info that took me a while to find - in case you were wondering about all the cables in Mazda's harness. Applies to 2014-2015. Not sure about 16+...
Great minds...
To be honest at first I just thought to use the PAC LOC to add a sub, but with new speakers I though it would really make sense to also add at least "some" power.
What did you add to your system? A sub or an amp?
Great minds...
To be honest at first I just thought to use the PAC LOC to add a sub, but with new speakers I though it would really make sense to also add at least "some" power.
What did you add to your system? A sub or an amp?
Stereo upgrade project 2016 M6 Touring Figured I’d start a post as a place to log my progress. I’m figuring that this is going to be a 6 month project if I am lucky. Goals aren’t that crazy: Keeping factory HU with PAC aoem-maz2 for integration. Infinity kappa 6.5” three way components in...
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Sub / 3 way components up front / amp to drive them
Stereo upgrade project 2016 M6 Touring Figured I’d start a post as a place to log my progress. I’m figuring that this is going to be a 6 month project if I am lucky. Goals aren’t that crazy: Keeping factory HU with PAC aoem-maz2 for integration. Infinity kappa 6.5” three way components in...
Has any one out there connected a front (external) after-market camera through the original MZD Connect CMU ?
Mainly for the purpose of avoiding hitting the front bumper lip an sides when parking. :)
Appreciate sharing of your experience/knowledge on how this was done and its success...
I have a 2017 Mazda 6 with the Bose susytem and 2 JL 12’s in the trunk. Approximately 3 months ago the system abruptly started malfunctioning.
while drivingall audio will switch to either all right front door speaker or all left. If volume is all the way down if will make a low end humming...
Folks,
I am about to pull the trigger on a Kenwood DDX9904. I wouldn't mind adding the SiriusXM SXV300V1 tuner. Is there a way to reuse the factory antenna with this unit? That is pretty much the only way I'd add it because
a) Running that extra antenna is a pain in the a$$
b) It would ruin the...
Hi,
I just completed the Android Auto update for my 2016 Mazda 6 Touring 6MT. Plugged in my phone, and got some unexpected results. At first, the acknowledge screen for Android on the Connect screen went by so fast I couldn't hit Agree. After a phone restart and a car restart, I believe I...
Just as the title says. I have had the car (brand new 2016 6 GT) and remote start for about a month now and the app on my phone was working fine until last week when it suddenly says I am using the wrong user name or password. I went to the online site and logged in with no problem. I tried...
