Miata Audio Q & A: What's the Best Configuration for Audio Components in your 1990-1997 Miata?
3maudio.com - In this video we answer a question about the best way to configure a stereo system for the 90-97 Miata. We discuss how much power is needed for headrest speakers, where an external amp can be the most effective, and how to balance out the system for the best listening experience.
M800 speakers: https://3maudio.com/M800.html
Retrofit Kit: https://3maudio.com/RetrofitKit.html
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Miata Q & A: How to Compare Car Speakers
3maudio.com - In this Q&A, we answer a user question about how to compare car stereo speakers. It's actually hard to do an honest A-to-B comparison and we'll explain why. We'll also show you how *not* to compare speakers and we'll explain how sneaky speaker manufacturers design their products to fool casual comparison shoppers into thinking their product is better.
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Installing Millennium-5 Speakers in the 1990-1997 Miata
Step-by-step video showing how to install the 3rd Millennium Audio Millennium-5 speakers into the 1990-1997 Miata. Includes showing how to check what may (or may not) be installed currently in your Miata, tools required for the job, and answers to common questions.
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Miata Audio Q & A: For a windblocker retrofit in the 99-05 Miata, do I need the built-in amp?
3maudio.com - In this Q&A session, we look at retrofitting one of the 04-05 windblockers that came with built-in speakers into the 1999-2005 Miata that *didn't* have this option and using our M200 speakers. There were two versions of the windblocker with speakers; Bose (which included a built-in amp in the windblocker) and non-Bose which just had some speakers fitted.
We specifically go over whether or not the amplified windblocker is needed in order to use our M200s.
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Miata Audio Q&A: Rear Speaker Options for the 2006-2015 Miata. Can the 3rd Millennium M200s be used?
3maudio.com - Q&A #6 where we get into the question of the rear speakers in the 3rd generation Miata (2006-2015) and upgrade issues. We go over what is installed and also answer a customer question about using our M200 speakers in that location.
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Miata Audio Q & A: What Upgrades are Available for the Bose Audio System in a Miata?
From 1999-2015, Mazda offered the Miata with a Bose audio system. Speaker upgrades are tricky in this model because of the unique electronics in the system. In this video we explain the available upgrade options.
We'll talk about 2016+ model years in a separate video.
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Miata Audio Q & A: Can I leave the stock tweeters connected when installing the M800 speakers?
3maudio.com - We answer a customer question about what to do with the stock tweeters in the 1990 - 2015 Miata when installing the M800 speakers.
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Installing the M170F Speakers into the 1990-1997 Special/Limited/M-Edition Miata
3maudio.com - Complete 'How-to' for installing the 3rd Millennium Audio M170F speakers into the headrests of the 1990 - 1997 Special/Limited/M-Edition Miata. Jump to 13:18 for detailed recommendations for getting the best post-install sound balance in your Miata
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Miata Audio Q & A: What Size Speaker Wire do I Need?
3maudio.com - We answer a customer question about what size speaker wire is needed/recommended in the Miata.
18 and 16 gauge speaker wire, terminals for ends, replacement harness plug for door, and crimping tools: https://3maudio.com/misc.html
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Miata Audio Q & A: Radio / Headunit Recommendations for your Miata
3maudio.com - Q&A Session #2. We get asked a lot for radio / headunit recommendations, so here we go over our suggestions and give some details about needed mounting kits and accessories.
4:19 Recommended brands
6:12 Mounting Kits
10:45 Specific Model Suggestions
Good source for car audio radios & amps (no affiliation): www.crutchfield.com
NA Radio (90-93) Single or Double-DIN Faceplate: Metra DP-7528
NA Radio (90-97) Single-DIN Faceplate: Metra 99-7501
NA Harness Adapter (pigtail to vehicle harness): Metra 70-7901
NB Faceplate Adapter (99-05) Single or Double DIN: Metra 99-7505
NB Harness Adapter (99-01 pigtail to vehicle harness): Metra 70-7901
NB Harness Adapter (01-05): Metra 70-7903
NC Radio (06-08) Single or Double DIN: Metra 99-7506
NC Radio (09-15) Single or Double DIN: Metra 99-7519B
NC Harness Adapter (pigtail to vehicle harness): Metra 70-7903
NC Steering Wheel Control Interface: Metra AXSWC or Axxess ASWC-1
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Miata Audio Q & A: Speaker and Radio Power Ratings + Checking Power Output of an OEM Radio
www.3maudio.com - We answer a question about power handling ratings of speakers and power output claims of car stereos. We also do a bench test of an OEM Miata radio (8:27) to see how much clean power it can actually produce.
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Millennium-5 Speakers 60-Second Installation
3maudio.com - 60-second short showing how to install our Millennium-5 speakers into the headrests of the 90-97 Miata. If you want a more detailed video with tips and explanation about Miata headrest audio, visit https://rumble.com/v48qqr6-installing-millennium-5-speakers-in-the-1990-1997-miata.html
Check out all our Miata videos on our channel
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M170 Speakers 60-Second Installation
3maudio.com - 60-second short showing how to install our M170 speakers into the headrests of the 90-97 Miata Special/Limited edition seats. If you want a more detailed installation video with tips and explanations, visit https://rumble.com/v1wpkyf-installing-3rd-millennium-m170-speakers-into-the-90-97-miata-speciallimited.html
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Installing 3rd Millennium M170 Speakers into the 90-97 Miata Special/Limited/M-Edition Seats
3maudio.com - How-to video showing each step of installing 3rd Millennium M170 speakers into the seats of the 90-97 Limited/Special and M-Edition Miata.
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Installing a Custom Walnut Shift Knob & E-Brake Handle in a 2012 Miata
3maudio.com - Quick how-to video showing the installation of a custom fabricated shift knob and e-brake handle into our 2012 Miata Sport.
Find out about these shift knobs and contacting Rich at: https://forum.miata.net/vb/showthread.php?t=740059
More pictures of custom shift knobs available at: https://www.flickr.com/photos/152108183@N07/albums/72157686627409655
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Replacing the Door Speaker Harness Connector in the 1990-2005 Miata
3maudio.com. In this how-to video, we show how to put the NA & NB door speaker harness back to stock configuration in case a previous owner has cut off the connector.
Skip to 13:45 for a quick 30 second visual of the crimping process
- Molex 1919 Crimper: https://3maudio.com/misc.html
- Door Speaker Harness Plug, set/2. Cat 172130: https://3maudio.com/misc.html
- M800 Miata Door Speakers for the 1990 - 2015 Miata: https://3maudio.com/M800.html
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