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tre_77
12-04-2011, 03:36 AM
Im a total noob and want better audio in my non bose 2011 3. I figured i should replace m stock speakers with some quality components, but wonder how complicated it is as a DIY. i saw online that all you do is pop off the door panel, remove existing speaker, and use fit the new one in after attaching the wires to it. Sounds too simple......... What am i missing? Thanks in advance.
aris
12-04-2011, 10:19 AM
Replace the door speakers on these cars is simple.

I bought the wire harness which made it plug and play
Jackal
12-04-2011, 10:28 AM
I think if you are replacing the speakers with quality components you may want to get a deck or an amp to power them. I guess you could always start with components and see if that is what you are looking for. Check out Garage16 thread on Pioneer products and he also has a fit guide for speakers.

http://www.torontomazda3.ca/forum/showthread.php?58933-G16-Pioneer-SAVE-UP-to-50-OFF
tre_77
12-04-2011, 10:29 AM
What was the name of the harness? Also, where did u find it
aris
12-04-2011, 02:39 PM
What was the name of the harness? Also, where did u find it

Metra makes it... You will have to look on the Metra web site for the part number... I can't remember it now.

I bought mine off ebay
aris
12-04-2011, 02:52 PM
edit the part number i gave was for first generation mazda not second generation
old-guy
12-05-2011, 12:54 AM
Found it
Metra 72-5600

So what you do with this wire is plug it into the new speakers and then plug the other end to factory harness
http://i998.photobucket.com/albums/af102/aristeidis/fcf77cb3.jpg

Not an expert but I believe this is for 2009 and earlier. Will not fit 2nd generation.
aris
12-05-2011, 01:24 AM
Not an expert but I believe this is for 2009 and earlier. Will not fit 2nd generation.

Yes you are right..i didn't realize he was talking about a second generation
Impressive
12-05-2011, 05:31 PM
Yes you are right..i didn't realize he was talking about a second generation

If you need one of these adapters for aftermarket speakers...how come the Alpines installed so perfectly? They came with them didn't they?
aris
12-05-2011, 05:37 PM
If you need one of these adapters for aftermarket speakers...how come the Alpines installed so perfectly? They came with them didn't they?

My alpine speakers did not come with that wire adaptor... I bought it after off eBay
Impressive
12-05-2011, 09:03 PM
My alpine speakers did not come with that wire adaptor... I bought it after off eBay

I wired mine in without any adapter into my 06GT with the factory head unit and they work no problem.
aris
12-05-2011, 09:09 PM
I wired mine in without any adapter into my 06GT with the factory head unit and they work no problem.

I'm not understanding your point here? Did you even read the OP post?
tre_77
12-05-2011, 10:08 PM
So just to be clear, you dont necessarily need the speaker harness.....
aris
12-05-2011, 10:11 PM
So just to be clear, you dont necessarily need the speaker harness.....

No you don't... But it's so much easier ... No wiring just plug it in
Impressive
12-05-2011, 10:29 PM
I did read the OP's post - however when I read the thread I was under the impression that this is the ONLY WAY aftermarket speakers could be connected to an otherwise stock unit...I have effectively confused myself now.
aris
12-05-2011, 10:41 PM
I did read the OP's post - however when I read the thread I was under the impression that this is the ONLY WAY aftermarket speakers could be connected to an otherwise stock unit...I have effectively confused myself now.

If you took the time to actualy read my first post in this thread you will see that I only mentioned the adaptor because it makes it much easier...



. Replace the door speakers on these cars is simple.

I bought the wire harness which made it plug and play