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silaszeus · 09-16-2004, 12:14 PM

Bose is alright for home stereo, but the Bose package for the Mazda 6 is just at par and hardly worth the extra $635. My friend has a '04 Mini Cooper-S and the Harmon Kardon system is miles ahead in all categories. Be original and even go for an aftermarket brand that the members here suggest. Hardcore Mazda drivers will love you for it. Oh yeah, an MP3-CD-compatible head unit as standard would be another great draw for an already great car.

ZoomZoom Diva · 09-16-2004, 01:28 PM

I think saying their home stereo is OK is generous too... but the car system is lackluster at best.

A nice Alpine/Boston Acoustics system would be my pick...

buzzard1 · 09-21-2004, 11:36 AM

Doesn't a 200 watt radio system with 6 speakers sort of fit right into what a Mazda 6 is? MP3 is also an option isn't it?

Bose isn't for everyone but it's still an upgrade. I wish Mazda offered Bose on the 3.

I am the kind of guy that lowers the windows, turns the radio off, when I drive. I listen to the rush of the air. The sound of the engine and the tires.

Faz105 · 09-26-2004, 05:10 AM

Go to most audiophile forums and they will tell you that Bose is a mediocre audio brand. The fact that it's manufactured in Europe probably makes people think that it's good.

I may be from Asia, but I can't deny the fact that JL Audio is one of the best, if not the best audio sound system for cars alongside Mcintosh. Harman Kardon also does for the top end BMW cars. They're fantastic, but too expensive.

Alpine and Eclipse makes the best head units. Kicker does one of the best amps and subs. Why go for European brands when the best ones are right under your noses!

I envy you guys over there in the US.

09-16-2004, 12:14 PM	#1 (permalink)
silaszeus Drivers License Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: O.C., SoCal Posts: 91 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Bose is alright for home stereo, but the Bose package for the Mazda 6 is just at par and hardly worth the extra $635. My friend has a '04 Mini Cooper-S and the Harmon Kardon system is miles ahead in all categories. Be original and even go for an aftermarket brand that the members here suggest. Hardcore Mazda drivers will love you for it. Oh yeah, an MP3-CD-compatible head unit as standard would be another great draw for an already great car. __________________ "Cockroaches, many perceive as evil, But if you're from the projects, them ni&&as are like people! They sleep with you, eat with you, listen to beef with you." -- Necro, "Cockroaches"

09-16-2004, 01:28 PM	#2 (permalink)
ZoomZoom Diva Mazda Guru Join Date: May 2004 Location: Apple Valley, MN Posts: 4,500 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	I think saying their home stereo is OK is generous too... but the car system is lackluster at best. A nice Alpine/Boston Acoustics system would be my pick... __________________ Ignorance can be cured. Stupidity is fatal. - Alexandra Ripley James Oerichbauer The Boys: Brad "Diva": 2004 Mazda 6s 5-door, Volcanic Red Rex: 1988 Mazda RX-7 Convertible, Harbor Blue

09-26-2004, 05:10 AM	#4 (permalink)
Faz105 Track Racer Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 338 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Go to most audiophile forums and they will tell you that Bose is a mediocre audio brand. The fact that it's manufactured in Europe probably makes people think that it's good. I may be from Asia, but I can't deny the fact that JL Audio is one of the best, if not the best audio sound system for cars alongside Mcintosh. Harman Kardon also does for the top end BMW cars. They're fantastic, but too expensive. Alpine and Eclipse makes the best head units. Kicker does one of the best amps and subs. Why go for European brands when the best ones are right under your noses! I envy you guys over there in the US. __________________ 2003 6i Sedan, Greddy Turbo with E-manage, NGK Iridiums plugs, KYB Super Street Adjustables, H&R Suspension, HKS Turbo Timer, SARD R2D2 Blow-off valve, HKS Legamax Dual Axle Back Exhaust, A-spec Bodykit. RAYS Gram Lights 57S. VTTR Slotted Front Rotors

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09-21-2004, 11:36 AM	#3 (permalink)
buzzard1 Track Racer Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 323 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts Groans: 0 Groaned at 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader: 0 reviews	Doesn't a 200 watt radio system with 6 speakers sort of fit right into what a Mazda 6 is? MP3 is also an option isn't it? Bose isn't for everyone but it's still an upgrade. I wish Mazda offered Bose on the 3. I am the kind of guy that lowers the windows, turns the radio off, when I drive. I listen to the rush of the air. The sound of the engine and the tires.