Car audio to enjoy with Mazda cars!Report of 3 examples produced by a pro shop

Mazda cars that are said to be difficult to upgrade audio. However, if you are a pro shop, there are various methods, and you can build the system you are aiming for. His Quantum, a sound station in Ibaraki Prefecture, introduced us to three such examples. Let's take a look at the unique system.

Three practical examples that prove that Mazda cars can be converted to high-quality audio

In recent years, Mazda has been producing popular models one after another with its easy-to-use packaging and attractive power train, in addition to improving the sophistication of its body form and interior design. The brand image is also rising rapidly with a series of hit models such as "CX-5", "CX-30", and "Mazda3".

However, the reputation of Mazda cars is not very good among audio users. The symbolic system is Mazda Connect (commonly known as Matsukone), and the reason is that it is said that it is difficult to upgrade the system by building a genuine and closed system. There is also a model equipped with a speaker housed in an enclosure on the kick panel (the cowl side of the front corner of the vehicle), and since there is no genuine speaker position at the bottom of the door, it is necessary to devise a speaker replacement.

However, these three cars proved that Mazda cars can also build high-level audio depending on the idea. Sound Station Quantum takes into account the needs of users and devises system design and speaker location. We have built a smart and high-level audio system that makes us forget that it is a Mazda car.

Users who have previously thought that "Mazda cars = unsuitable for audio installation" should be convinced that they can practice audio installation without hesitation by looking at the three installation examples. Moreover, it can be confirmed that the system of three parties can be used for any system. These are three units where you can check the technical capabilities and ideas of Quantum.

Add DSP amplifier + speaker Achieve high sound quality with a light system

Car audio to enjoy with Mazda cars! CX-5 edition The first interview was with Yuhara-san's CX-5. The reason I went to the pro shop was "I want to make Matsukone sound good." Quantum's proposal was to add a DSP amplifier and connect multiple front speakers. The speaker I chose was the Carrozzeria TS-V173S. It is said that the sound changed drastically by inputting the high level output from Matsukone to the DSP amplifier, multi-driving the front 2-way with the built-in amplifier, and making full use of the DSP adjustment function.

"The sound has improved significantly with the addition of DSP amplifiers and the upgrade of speakers. I thought that even Mazda cars, which I thought would be difficult until I came to the store, could be upgraded depending on the method. When I listened to it, I wanted to go even higher. "

Yuhara, who was released from the curse of Matsukone, started to upgrade the system aiming for a higher sound. The Carrozzeria subwoofer TS-W2520 was installed in a dedicated enclosure.

He said, "The sound is getting thicker and better in the whole area." However, this alone does not stop the level up of the owner. Next, we strengthened the installation of speakers. The mid-bus has been changed to an outer, and the tweeter has been changed to be built-in to the A-pillar. Furthermore, in anticipation of the use of high-resolution data, the DSP amplifier was upgraded to the Helix P-SIX DSP MK2.

"The change in the DSP amplifier had a great effect on raising the level of the sound. The sound field became wider at once. I am satisfied because it was clear and the position of each instrument became clearer."

The owner who obtained high sound quality without adding significant processing. Now I'm enjoying good-sounding audio, completely forgetting that I was having trouble handling Matsukone. I am looking forward to future system upgrades.

Carry out the trick to build a 3-way system while making the best use of the genuine mid bass of the kick

Car audio to enjoy with Mazda cars! CX-30 Edition Hiro's CX-30, which we interviewed next, also has an impressive system.

"I liked the genuine interior of the CX-30, so I wanted to improve the sound without changing the interior design. So I consulted with Quantum and proposed this system."

The CX-30 has a unique speaker location equipped with a genuine mid-bus on the cowl side of the front corner of the vehicle. Therefore, there is no mid-bus at the bottom of the door. With this, the door speaker cannot be installed as easily as in the past. In addition, if it is installed, large processing of the door will be required, which is against the intention of the owner. Therefore, Quantum plans a 3-way system that makes use of genuine speakers. The speaker selected by the owner is Bewith's Reference AM.

"It was proposed that the system could be made into a 3-way system without removing the genuine mid-bass, but the deciding factor was the system. I listened to various speakers, but the connection between the tweeter and the mid-range was very good, and the high range was high. I had the impression that it was a very beautiful speaker, so I chose Reference AM. "

The midrange is installed in the genuine position of the door, and the tweeter is installed in the A pillar. In this way, we built a 3-way system with the genuine mid-bus on the cowl side.

It is the M5 DSP MK2, which is a Helix DSP amplifier. However, since it is not possible to drive the front 3-way with this one, the genuine midbus has added the M-2FX, which is also a helix power amplifier. In this way, a front 3-way + subwoofer system was constructed with the addition of a Carrozzeria powered subwoofer.

"Since it was a combination of genuine + reference AM, I was worried that it would connect well at first, but when I actually listened to the sound, it was connected perfectly and the sound was cohesive, so I really like it."

The owner who succeeded in improving the sound quality without significantly changing the interior design as desired. It can be said that the system proposal that makes the best use of the genuine mid-bus has been decided brilliantly.

Install the Utopia M midbus with an enclosure at the bottom of the door

Mazda3 by Mr. Tanaka was interviewed for the third unit produced in one-off to make the door shape an enclosure. Like the CX-30 introduced earlier, this car has a genuine mid-bus installed on the cowl side, so it has an irregular style with no mid-bus on the door. However, the owner takes the plunge and carries out the door processing.

"Originally, I avoided Mazda cars because I thought it would be difficult to attach audio, but I bought the Mazda3, which I liked because of its size and quietness, and I wanted to make a good sound with this car. Was the reason why I went to Quantum. "

The proposal that came out in consultation with the owner and the shop who wanted to install the front 3-way somehow was the installation style of "processing the door and inserting the mid bath". However, cutting the inner panel sacrifices the quietness. Therefore, the method that came out as a way to satisfy all of them was the style of enclosing the lower part of the door using the focal utopia M, which is a speaker with a thin depth.

"I thought it would be good to make it an enclosure so that deadening would not be necessary. I also heard that the door panel would not have to be cut. However, the design was not something like an" audio car "but a genuine shape. bottom".

Utopia's midbus is installed by building an enclosure under the door in this way. In addition, the tweeter installed the midrange in the genuine position of the door on the A pillar to complete the 3-way system.

As for the system design, the speaker level output of Matsukone is input to the Ultra, which is the DSP of the helix, and the C-FOUR, which is also the power amplifier of the helix, is incorporated into the system and driven. Diatone SW-G50 is used for the subwoofer.

"The enclosure was very beautiful and the result was as expected. I am satisfied with the sound that exceeds expectations in terms of sound. In the future, I would like to introduce DAP and enjoy the sound directly input to the DSP."

Pay attention to the high technology of the pro shop that expands the audio possibilities of Mazda cars

Quantum cooks Mazda cars well, from entry level to expert systems. Quantum, a skilled pro shop, is unique in that it accepts all the requests on a case-by-case basis and formulates a plan, such as a system that makes the best use of the genuineness that the owner wants, and a built-in system that does not impair quietness. If you look at the finish of these three cars, you can see that there are no special hurdles in the audio installation of Mazda cars. Owners who have been hesitant until now will also take this opportunity to upgrade their audio.