2020 Mazda CX-5 Sub & Amp FULL INSTALL

[@JaredNipper]

I couldn't find anything like this a year ago. Thanks!

[@brianhamlin8294]

Everything you showed worked great on my 2016 cx-5 GT except when tapping into the speaker wires, I took the side panels off between the doors and tapped into the speakers wires themselves using the splicers but the hole for the power wire and use of the "add a fuse" was spot on.

[@deadmandale1849]

On the off chance you see this again - this comment helped a shit ton 🥹 Way easier to do this than under the glove box

[@erikgutierrez3613]

This is what the internet was made for. Sharing info!@@deadmandale1849

[@yournightmare9999]

Whats the colors for speaker wire in cx5 2016

[@mitchellerickson3660]

Yo… on the side panel speaker wires there’s two browns do you happen to know which one to choose

[@henrymca]

Thank you some much for this, will be doing the exact same thing on my 2020 without having to worry about disassembling the entire interior to run the wires

[@snazzyphil]

Dude thanks for the video, I was struggling to find which wires belongs to the speakers. I needed to add tweeters, it helped leaps and bounds.

[@_LrdDrew]

FOR THOSE WHO STILL CANT UNDERSTAND HOW TO GET THE RCA SIGNAL. I had the exact same issue as u and here is the FIX. Tap into the bose rear tire speaker and just unplug the rear speaker. (White-positive /brown-negative.) tie it to the line out converter. No need to take out the seat to access the amp. pls like if this comment helped u.

[@yo-yotuber6798]

Does it works

[@_LrdDrew]

Yes still till this day

[@trevordoeseverything219]

@@_LrdDreware you saying to tie both the sub and the rear speaker together and run that to your LOC?

[@_LrdDrew]

@@trevordoeseverything219 unplug the factory rear speaker and just splice into the wiring

[@yo-yotuber6798]

@@_LrdDrewso you mean the stock sub for the Mazda is the out put speaker to tap into?

[@Devilninyourhead0666]

I’m having trouble tapping into the signal off of the wire harness. Wish this video would’ve shown more on that step

[@calebdurfee]

This was excellent! Thank you for the thorough video!

[@0yb]

Picking up my 2022 Mazda Cx-5 on Monday. This vid will help with my sub install.

[@ztune3040]

Thank you!!! Been searching all day trying to figure out where to get the audio source from. No information out there on these cars. Thanks for the detailed video!

[@K03sport]

...it's behind the glove box (usually just right of the cabin air filter) . it's not behind the screen.

[@tbone1043]

The best and simplest install for CX-5 is the Audio control LC 1.800 paired with skars Dual 10 inch subwoofers in the skar box (they save space and sound like 12:s) that will make your rear view mirror useless as it constantly aims itself to the floor when the bass drops. With this amplifier there is no need for any other items and the sound is perfect. The amp is a SQ amp that with proper power will put out 1100 watts easily as many KZbin videos have dino test to show. This amp has a built in line out converter that accepts way more power/watts than what is going to the factory subwoofer, has a built in accubass feature to restore the bass that has been limited from factory processing of the sound and a GTO switch that turns the music signal into a remote that can also send a remote to other equipment if you ever decide to do some DSP work so no need to run a remote line ever again. No LOC ever again no matter what vehicle and a very good range of power and sound as a starting point, heck or finishing point depending on the user. Start out without any additional power/on factory power. Once the bass bug bites grab a good AGM and do the big 3 and fall in love again. Thank me later. Ground to rear seatbelt mount and if you use wire splices there won't even be a need for electrical tape due to a lack of cuts to any wire. Takes less than 35 minutes if your crimper is on hand for battery terminals. Items to buy: 1. Amp, 2. Cheap wiring kit with only speaker wire, 0-4 awg wires and battery terminal connectors- minus rca jacks (not needed since you're running spliced subwoofer wires straight into the detachable high level terminals on the amp). 3. Subwoofers and/or sub/box combo. 4. Wire reducers.

[@therevanchist1123]

I’m curious if it is different for the 2022, the factory Amp is located under the passenger seat.

[@scotttrujillo6649]

Excellent video! I really appreciate you showing all of the steps in detail.

[@mucah-7029]

How do you check the wiring for which wires your tapping in to? I have a 2016 Mazda wondered if it’s the same wires

[@sovereign775]

I was wondering if you could connect the amp and speakers to the factory radio. Looks like that is a yes. Thank you!

[@ShayeqSadat001]

Hi Jordan, Thank you very much for this comprehensive A to Z guide to installing the amps. Just a question, I've installed my amp on my 2020 CX5 but I didn't have the RCA converter so I hooked the wires directly, everything worked well and the amp sounded well. Now I've got an RCA converter from Amazon and installed it but the sound (bass) quality is way lower than before. Any idea, please? What happens if I don't use the RCA? I should also mention that mine has Bose system too.

[@rayg5445]

There's no need to use one method over the other. If the direct method worked well then stick to it.

[@ShayeqSadat001]

@@rayg5445 Thanks, do you mean hooking directly is okay? I think the RCA I got from Amazon is not good quality.

[@briancoleman617]

Sometimes on the converters there's a level switch too, my old one needed a ground and also had a level turn switch

[@ShayeqSadat001]

@@briancoleman617 Mine doesn't have any switch. I had to trash it and don't use any.

[@yournightmare9999]

​@@ShayeqSadat001rca have better sound that's why sub goes lower

[@TheBullshero]

Mine does not seem to have the top wire harness from the amp. Mine is a 2021.5 I guess I need to find the earliest the speaker wires come put and throw some jumpers to the otherside aswell

[@rayg5445]

Did you ever find a place to tap into the speaker lines? I also followed this guide for my 2021 and towards the end realized that there was no harness. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks

[@TheBullshero]

@Ray G yes I did. They moved the amplifier underneath the passanger front seat in the 2021 cx5. I couldn't find a wire diagram and the colors were all the same on the wire harness. I used the shotgun method picking at random. I then used my balance settings to figure out what speakers I tapped into

[@rayg5445]

@@TheBullshero Thanks a lot! I'll be giving this another shot next weekend.

[@djrqd2661]

@@rayg5445 Were you able to confirm the location of the speakers connection being under the passenger seat?

[@alexsherman7414]

@@rayg5445did you figure it out?

[@robbyduba]

My 2021 Mazda 3 apparently has constant power at every fuse. Any idea on how to run a remote wire?

[@adarshhirjee333]

Tx. Love the effort taken for the details. Congrats on baby. Just my 2c.. babies ears are very sensitive.. a bass control to switch off sub when baby is around is very useful. Also maybe consider a sub that fits into spare wheel. Baby will take over yr life n space is a premium with travel system and basinet etc. Congrays. Great job. Happy parenting

[@SheikhN-bible-syndrome]

Human ears are 10 times more likely to get damaged by higher frequencies than they are lower frequencies an example being 145db from a 747 will leave you with 20% of your hearing left if you're lucky however 145 decibels below 30hz will leave you with a smile on your face. So although I agree with you that the baby's hearing is much more sensitive than an adults hearing the important factor to make sure we watch is overall volume especially in the high-end

[@jaydenmann447]

this is low frequency it won’t damage your ears …

[@curtshumaker5768]

Curious - why not tap into the wires in the back for signal? Did your car have the BOSE? Does it cut signal to the sun at higher volumes?

[@turbolag5107]

I wonder how much of this is relevant to the new 2023 and beyond CX50. I have the stock system so I can't tap into the subwoofer in the back like you can with the Bose and the stock system puts out good volume that's clear just not enough space. Thinking about just getting a smaller subwoofer that fits right underneath the seat so I don't sacrifice any cargo space

[@hectorjaviersanchez9389]

I don't know if u still check this thread but.. How do hook the power to the amp from that harness (yellow and black, I believe that's + and -) , how did u ran those for the power to the amp?

[@rafars2246]

I already have the Bose system on my cx5. I was wondering if I could replace the existing subwoofer with this one. Like plug and play I mean.

[@84848AR]

Did you ever figure this out? I also have a crappy bose sub and want to get something a little better thanks!

[@buddy0208]

No chance the stock amp would power a sub of that size

[@Lu1s1005]

Thank you for your video! Anyway you know/remember what colors were driver front, passenger front?

[@kylebyrnes9455]

Are there any links available for the wire kits and the bits he used to tap into the audio signal?

[@ralphbree5508]

Great vid, question, I see you have a sealed box, i believe a 12 sub, for cx-5 the subwoofer box - is that what you recommend? Or should i go ported box instead? I'm gonna run a JL Audio or Memphis M7 12 inch in my cx-5, i currently run a ported box on my truck which sounds great but its a smaller cab, the cx-5 is more open space not sure how it'll sound with a fully sealed box

[@vansonmafeet734]

I've got a 2016 CX5 and installed a 4ch amp under the drivers seat and a mono sub amp under the passengers seat. I am getting ready to install an Audio Control DQDX. Any idea as to where I can place it? I don't want to remove the spare tire and use the well. Advice anyone? I'll post a video once everything is done.

[@absaw5735]

What wattage would fit best for the entry model of the CX5? (Not bose). Would a 35-50 Watt speakers be good? And am I supposed to change the stock radio?

[@perpetualpabl0338]

90 RMS

[@brandonsnyder7428]

Why taping into all the wires? I'm confused. Also, what gauge are the wire taps?

[@josiahbarron9316]

Where did you find the wiring diagram and which one does what . I think I tapped into the wrong one and now my car is acting up

[@LuisGomez-ih4ne]

Great video! If you don’t mind me asking, where did you find the wiring diagram for the speakers? I’m in the process of install an amp to upgrade the speakers and I would like to tap into the factory radio instead of running the wires through all the speakers. Thanks!

[@JordanMoree]

Haha that information is not out there. I had to pull each rear door panel off to find the wire colors to splice into. This is tapping into the factory radio. Radio sends the signal to the tuner/amp and from there it sends it out to the speakers.

[@elliottroca]

Couldn’t you tap into the cables that run to the sub in the trunk instead of tapping into the box in the front?

[@WreakGaming]

Need help😂😂I have 22’ cx5 and I don’t see that wiring harness when I took out the glove box I don’t know where to tap into to connect my line output

[@belovedbluestar]

Why not unwrap wire and use existing hole?

[@Srt8Jeep]

Hey there! I’m kinda desperate. On my Cx30 I’ve been looking for a remote power wire for my amp for months. There’s no info anywhere and no one seems to know where one is. Do you have any idea how I can get a remote wire to the trunk without having to use a programmer and a trigger switch?

[@2001eskimo]

You can just hook the remote wire to a keyed power source

[@laptech3767]

I just did for mine , I tapped into the Bose sub . Notice it has tuning already. If I tap into the wire u show is it full range signal Or has it been tuned already

[@yo-yotuber6798]

I need the answer as well for this question did u find out the answer?

[@RickyGetsLoud]

What size posi connectors did you use to do this?

[@559boy3]

I have a 2020 Mazda 6 how can i install an aftermarket AMPLIFIER?

[@ohyea55]

This be the same wire tapping for Mazda CX 5 2017 none Bose?

[@MrCRios]

Does it matter which amp fuse goes in what slot

[@David-el1jw]

Ik this is an old post but I still have to ask. Did you need 12v to your rca converter? I’m doing this to my Mazda 3 right now and my converter is asking for a 12v supply and ground but I plan on routing my controller to the amp and not the converter. Any input?

[@JordanMoree]

Some line out converters require you to connect it to a 12v but most don’t. If you’ve got your constant 12v and switched 12v running to the amp you shouldn’t need to connect the LOC. just connect your + and - signal wires.

[@David-el1jw]

@@JordanMoree thanks man. I just used the same signal wire as my amp.

[@eazy69ful]

Is your vehicle the same as the 2015 madza 3i sport hatchback with the infotainment system non bose and if so I'm doing the same thing as you with a loc to add 2 amps and the twk-88 so can u share your install and where to tap in at please

[@clivedalgleish5987]

Excellent tutorial video buddy.......even a thick English guy can follow it😂👍

[@noecker97]

What Size Are The Rear Door Speakers? Mazda's Website Says The BOSE System The Rear Doors Are "Only" 5.25" Yet Numerous Other Sources/Websites State 6.5" and 6 3/4" Will Fit The Rear Doors.

[@Srt8Jeep]

Dude my rears on non Bose system are like 3 or 3.5 inches. They’re attached to some weird plate. I stole the wires from to to get signal to my amp cause they were useless.

[@noecker97]

@@Srt8Jeep The Guys At Best Buy Said They Could Fit 6.5" Speakers In There If I Had Them, Unfortunately I went By Crutchfield's Website That Said That Only 5.25" Would fit In The Rear Door Panels.

[@thebizjg]

I have a 2016 cx-5 Grand Touring with Bose. Do I need a beefier line output converter? Is the color code the same from 2016-2020? I did exactly as he showed and have no sound from subs. Everything else is a sure thing. Good video.

[@JordanMoree]

Actually for the Bose you tie into the factory amplifier. I’m not as familiar with the Bose but I believe there is an amplifier under one of the seats for the factory Bose subwoofer. That’s as far as my knowledge goes. Not sure what the wire colors are on it. It’s possible they are the same color.

[@thebizjg]

@@JordanMoree damn. Thank you.

[@007rockford]

where to get the fuse for remote? does it come with amp or separate? Great video btw, I have 2018 cx5 and scratching my head on setting up the sub.

[@JordanMoree]

You can get the add a fuse on Amazon, or autozone and oreillys carries them as well. Just be sure to buy an extra fuse.

[@007rockford]

also I am getting very confused with the wire color of speakers, getting different result everywhere! and how did you get both right and left channel from passenger side wiring? isn't it only carrying only the right channel? or it doesn't matter?

[@JordanMoree]

The head unit sends a signal to the tuner/amp on the passenger kick panel. It will have a right and left signal like I showed.

[@007rockford]

@@JordanMoree thanks bud...tomorrow is the day I am gonna tear apart my car based off of this video to hook up MTX dual 12"....the kickbox audio cable is so short very difficult to tap from there, keeping finger crossed that will not ruin anything lol.... appreciate your help..

[@balfaboy]

MG thanks for sharing the install. Nice ride and nice job! Question for you if you recall..what gauge wire taps did you use? Waiting on delivery of a cx5 and trying to get my stuff prepped ahead of time. Thank you sir!

[@muhammadfarhanrana3146]

Hi, did you figure out what gauge posi tap he used? Looking forward to installing this in my CX-5

[@balfaboy]

@@muhammadfarhanrana3146 HI Muhammad. So I wound up using the blue posi taps for 16-18ga to tap into the main harness to feed to connect to an Audio Control LC2i for a PPI amp for my sub and used the red posi taps for 20-22ga to tap into the speaker wires inside of the pillars between the front and rear doors.

[@muhammadfarhanrana3146]

@@balfaboy Thanks alot mate.

[@balfaboy]

@@muhammadfarhanrana3146 Anytime brother! Good luck with your install! Cheers!

[@taylort6648]

What inline fuse did you use?

[@Perskakras]

Hey - awesome video. I just got a 2019 CX-5 Touring with the Bose upgrade. What garbage! The tuner is limited to bass and treble, no other EQ settings. I thought i would have liked the extra speakers, but I don't. I think the center speaker is gonna get disconnected - why in the world would they put this in? I'm not watching a movie?!? Surround only belongs in a theater. I want my music to sound like it was intended to, but Bose decided to add 'ambiance', a function I don't think I can turn off (and I am not using centerpoint). Sorry for rambling on, but did you add the tweeters in this install? If so, was it easy and what brand did you use?

[@Lemonhead8890]

It's to try and help centralize the sound so it doesn't sound like it's coming from a specific point. All a concept in sound staging and time alignment to have it sound as if you are watching a band on stage. Hearing the sound as a whole and mostly positioned to a central front of the listener. It isn't really for the concept of replicating a theater system, in that case you are trying to produce positional sound hence the addition of Atmos adding another layer of dimension for sound to be perceived.

[@tomkortkamp4680]

Did you ever make any upgrades? I have the same system and it's such a dissapointment. Our minivan stock system has better sound.

[@bensabee]

Any turn on/ off pop from the sub? I’m using a pac loc and get it on turn off and on. Also how did you keep the box from sliding around?

[@kylelind20]

use some velcro feet

[@mugs2169]

If you follow his guidance for install then I completely understand why you have feedback.

[@laptech3767]

Do you have any idea where to tap the wire in on the 2021 grand touring

[@kevslo5546]

Hi, do you know if the 2019 mazda 3 has the speaker wires in the same spot behind the glove compartment?

[@JordanMoree]

I know Mazda does a lot of their vehicles the same. It would just be a matter of taking a look. Be aware this is the non Bose. I believe if you have the upgraded Bose speakers theres an amp under one of the seats to tie into.

[@kevslo5546]

@@JordanMoree Thanks! Mine does not have the bose package, its the GS 2019 mazda 3. I can't find a diagram indicating which colours are for which speakers etc.

[@pierrelucdionne1300]

@@kevslo5546 did you ever figure it out?

[@kevslo5546]

@@pierrelucdionne1300 yes i did… cant remember how but i think i tapped into speaker wires under the glove compartment somewhere. I think i found a photo online of the harness where the speakers are. The headunit outputs are somewhere there underneath and not like they are commonly directly behind the head unit like most vehicles

[@framesngrains2933]

Question! Does your CX5 have the Bose audio system? I want to add my own sub/amp but I'm not sure if splicing the cables will be any different?

[@JordanMoree]

No the Bose setup will be different. I’m pretty sure the Bose system has a factory amplifier under one of the front seats for the factory sub. Not sure if wire colors are the same. That’s about as far as I can help you as I haven’t done one.

[@framesngrains2933]

@@JordanMoree I see. I have an issue maybe you can help me with? I have all the wires spliced correctly but my amp won't power up. I have a kicker amp and when I turn on the car the red PRT light turns on, the green PWR light flickers, and then the red light goes out. I'm not too sure what it can be. What wires did you splice your LOC into for ground and continuous power?

[@JordanMoree]

@@framesngrains2933 you don’t need power and ground for the LOC. If you did it like me the amp will turn on with the add a fuse I added by the driver side kick panel. For the LOC you just need to tap the positive and negative for each speaker side.

[@mugs2169]

If he has the Bose system with the Bose sub woofer then all he would need to do is disconnect the plug at the factory woofer and connect into those for his line out if he’s only doing a Subwoofer amp and don’t connect the Bose woofer back up it will allow the factory amp to run more efficiently with more available power and cars with Bose systems usually have woofer controls which with your advise he wouldn’t get that perk. There’s also websites that tell you wire colors and locations and will even tell you where to tap into ignition with photos for the remote turn on so you don’t need to do a fuse tap and it’s literally for pretty much any vehicle. Also no matter how tight you think the seal is at that grommet you should always silicon it as the smallest hole can let water in and I’ve seen it lead to disasters especially since you always seem to run your power wire as close as you can get to the factory wiring and electrical system. Ive made it through half of this I can’t watch anymore.

[@ClassicCult]

@@mugs2169 I have the bose system. Do I just get a subwoofer with line outs? Or do I get the subwoofer with integrated amp? I’m new to this and I just want some more bass in my CX3 lol. Thanks 🙏

[@tumi058]

Sir, i own a mazda 2 2019, how do i know which harness are speaker wires?.... Sold the Mazda 2, got myself Mazda 3 2020 and the video helped me alot👌❤️🙂i even managed to wire all doors speakers to amplifier

[@ohyea55]

How the hell did you get posi taps in I'll never know cause I can't even get one in

[@ohyea55]

Btw you can get the harness out by uncliping the other two smaller white harness

[@courtneylayne6967]

Do I tap into both wires since there are tow colors of each or just use one?

[@courtneylayne6967]

Two*

[@halejandrozammit4419]

Does this work on mazda demio skyactive 2015 ?

[@courtneylayne6967]

I’m installing my amp today please answer my question can I use any loc or do I need this specific one I have the same car!

[@JordanMoree]

You can use any loc usually. There is a difference in quality with some. The one I used is what I’ve had the best luck with for the price.

[@courtneylayne6967]

@@JordanMoree thank you so much!

[@muhammadfarhanrana3146]

@@courtneylayne6967 Hi mate, did you manage to do it? I did all the steps, from routing the power wire, grounding the sub, and tapping into the signal wires However, I still did not get any sound. I have a 4 channel 1000W Pioneer Amp, and a 12 inch sub, however, when i connected all the wires, I got no sound. Please let me know :) Thanks.

[@SzechuanChickenDog]

Is there any reason you didn't just tap the factory bose sub that's in the spare tire? Maybe it's not the bose system?

[@JordanMoree]

Non Bose

[@SzechuanChickenDog]

@@JordanMoree gotcha. Would you have tapped it otherwise? I had a system in my 2018 cx5 gt and installed it today in my 2021 cx5 signature. It has the same bose system but sounds different than in my 2018. Is there any benefit to tapping a full range source as you did, opposed to the already filtered sub line?

[@JordanMoree]

@@SzechuanChickenDog heck no. I would always tap into the factory sub amp if you can. Sometimes you can get RCA outputs on them so no tapping at all! This LOC is just an easy way to get a signal to the new amp! There’s probably better ways of doing it but I’m not a pro.

[@SzechuanChickenDog]

@@JordanMoree I used an LOC also that has auto sensining on off so I was able to run my remote wire from that so it's only like 3ft away from the amp. Thank you for the video and your replies! I subscribed!

[@mugs2169]

Be careful what LOC and specify it’s for a Subwoofer amp as not using the correct LOC one some of the newer vehicles, foreign or exotics can cause multiple issues not only that you need to understand high and low level inputs settings on sub amps which is decided off how you provide rca signals to whatever amp through LOC or new head unit as choosing incorrectly can easily lead to a fried amp or blown subs.

[@frotasticben]

Have you had any issues with the add a fuse disconnecting itself from the fuse panel?

[@JordanMoree]

Yeah those low profile fuses don’t allow much room for the add a fuse to go in. I was actually worried about this however haven’t had any issues so far.

[@frotasticben]

Yup, I've definitely noticed. I'm assuming they lack a notch to hold them in place.

[@mugs2169]

This is why my other comment advised you to do it right and connect it properly to the ignition wire as adding a fuse jumper your just introducing another very cheaply made component that can cause problems.

[@yo-yotuber6798]

Does your ground wire solid?

[@yournightmare9999]

Why not take power from rear cigarette 12V

[@bmwlover9234]

Do you use both of the color wires?

[@emmanuelnagib]

The harness that you tapped into, I see it also on my bose set up in my 2017. Is that pre amp or post amp?

[@JordanMoree]

I’m pretty certain it would be preamp in the Bose setup. You should be able to connect it directly to the amp. I believe it’s under one of the seats up front.

[@emmanuelnagib]

@@JordanMoree awesome thanks. Gonna install a powered sub and use the high level input. Think that voltage will be enough?

[@JordanMoree]

@@emmanuelnagib you should be good

[@paulbhupathi8126]

I just bought a Mazda cx 9 with bose setup. Question: do I need to use second amplifier? Run the power supply from battery to it and take audio signals from bose amp to the after market? Or can I just tap into the existing factory signal set up to the existing sub with out the power supply?

[@JordanMoree]

@@paulbhupathi8126 you should really pull the power straight from the battery. Signals you can get from the Bose amp.

[@forrestallison1879]

Where did you put the remote?

[@RE-nc8fc]

Thank you so much . I have a 2018 just bought

[@TheAmaznStretch]

No lie, my two L7 15s in the Cx-9 get me through traffic

[@dsanc4709]

Is it the same for a 2017 Mazda 6 touring

[@mucah-7029]

Do you have the Bose system in the Mazda

[@adamflenner7503]

What type of line out converter would you need for the Bose system model of this car?

[@JordanMoree]

Bose system has its own amplifier. You would add a set of RCAs to the output of the factory amp and connect them to the input of the new amp. If the Bose amp doesn’t have factory RCA outputs then you’ll need the LOC. pretty much any LOC will do. I’ll leave a link in the description for the one I used.

[@SzechuanChickenDog]

I tapped the wires right off the sub in the spare tire. It was a huge bonus that they're right there and super accessible. Some Line output converters have auto sensining so you don't have to run a remote from the fuse panel.

[@mugs2169]

There is no need to do anything at the Bose amp if all your doing is adding a Subwoofer and yes it can matter what line out converter you use depending on what vehicle you are using omg. How did I get down this rabbit hole I need to leave but i shouldn’t give you advice as it’s installers like yourself that have me booked solid for 5 months out.

[@ridethesurf]

@@SzechuanChickenDog Hey there, just curious how the quality of signal is from the factory amp leads to the former Bose Sub that you tapped into? I am looking to install a JBL Basspro Hub with an integrated amp on my 2021 CX-5 Signature. I am also adding a LC2i to improve the quality of the bass and also for remote turn on. The setup will go like this: Head unit > factory amp > LC2i Line out converter > JBL Integrated amp. I've heard if you connect after the Bose Amp, you'll find that Bose EQ settings will eliminate a lot of the low frequencies (which you want with a subwoofer) versus if you tap into the input side (before the factory amp).. any insight would be much appreciated.

[@SzechuanChickenDog]

@@ridethesurf I heard the same thing about going after the amp. However, I have been extremely pleased with my results. I just used the 20$ scosche from Walmart. I think as long as the L.O.C. Needs a power and ground and is auto sensing, it's worth a shot. Try it and see. Like I said, the wires are right there in the bundle leading to the sub in the spare. Couldn't be easier. Also, the quality is pretty damn good. It's what bose is sending to their sub, so I would assume it's at least 30hz to around 100 hz. Generally you can set your low pass all the way down and be safe. Just set the bass in your head unit to not more than zero to start and figure out where your gain needs to be. Probably whatever is "normal" My amp has a spot that says "normal" and also has a gain knob I attached under my dash. And I almost never need it. My loc is set about halfway but just because no more is needed. The biggest difference I make is when I up my bass at the head unit or when I change the setting from "center" to off on the limited sound menu in the settings. I'm running a pioneer 1000watt rms amp and a Rockford p3 12 in the vented box Rockford sells it in for a single 12. And considering it was like 325 for everything. It's pretty damn absurd. Especially considering I'm only drawing 60 amps from the battery. I also just grownded it to a seat bolt right in the trunk also. So this cars total install time is about 30 min. And it's all hidden and it's almost as good as the aftermarket head units I used in the past. Biggest difference is I don't have anywhere near as much customisation with cutoffs and boosts. But if it makes boses little 5 inch sub sound decent... It will make almost any 12 bang. Hope this helps.

[@theaveragegamer1567]

Would this essentially be the same thing to do on a 2020 mazda 3?

[@JordanMoree]

I would think so. Just be a matter of taking a look at the wire colors

[@MrCRios]

Will the power mirrors still work

[@MrCRios]

Is it the same install for a cx3

[@alfonsotorres5673]

I guess you can't us the pac interface on the newer models

[@L330ne]

Great video man thanks for sharing

[@JordanMoree]

Glad it helped!

[@rayg5445]

Just a heads up for anyone wanting to try this on a 2021 non-Bose model. The harness he used to tap into the speaker lines next to the glove box seems to be completely missing. The 2021 is built different. I've been researching online for a way to tap into the speakers but no luck so far. Everything was exactly the same up to that point. This project will be put on hold 😡

[@DurgalurJay]

Send me a picture

[@nomdeguerre8464]

Someone above said the factory amps are under the passenger seat

[@alexsherman7414]

Did u figure it out ?

[@harveysworld6211]

Nice job ! Looking good !

[@samintrepid]

It a clean job Moree with hidden wire behing the plastic cover and the drill hole in the firewall :)

[@JordanMoree]

samintrepid thank you!

[@mugs2169]

Doesn’t matter how nice the hole looks if you don’t silicon not only can water find a way in but now you also have exposed the metal moisture which will lead to potential rust issues at that location.

[@NiccoloSeilo]

ITS. NOT. A. MOMMY. MOBILE. 😭😭😭😭

[@JordanMoree]

Don’t take offense. I just meant It’s an upgrade from her civic si which is definitely not made for a baby! I love driving this thing!

[@jrameea]

Will this work for a 2016 cx-5?

[@JordanMoree]

You would have to check a wiring diagram to see if the colors are the same. This video is for the 2017+ model.

[@thebizjg]

Any good ideas where these diagrams are? I can't seem to find the exact year anywhere.

[@mugs2169]

If you don’t by the cheapest equipment you can find like the line out converters it’s in the companies best interest to provide that sort of stuff for installers. Contrary to what this guy says the info is readily available for all cars on the road.

[@maverick4615]

I can't drill that hole you made in a lease obviously right? Or is that something nobody notices

[@bigbawsz2054]

It needs an Lc2ii will sound wayyyy better

[@ridethesurf]

Hey there, I have a factory Bose setup on my 2021 CX-5. I've been looking at the LC2i for adding a JBL Basspro Hub. Question I have is whether I tie into the output of the factory Bose Amp or tap into the pre-amp connection/harness? I would like to use the channel summing from the LC2i to get a full range of bass, if possible. From what I understand, tapping into the output of the Bose Amp to the factory Sub; I would lose a lot of the low frequency range < 50Hz. I appreciate any guidance on this! Cheers.

[@bigbawsz2054]

@@ridethesurf I installed a lc2i on my 16 signature cx9. I got the signal from the rear bose subs. But you can tap into the Bose amp as well it’s all up to you. My system sounds really good has a lot of bass with a small 8” kicker tube. Very good clean bass with no rattling of interior/external parts.

[@ridethesurf]

@@bigbawsz2054 thanks for sharing this! Much appreciated 👍

[@laptech3767]

Needed this vid . Thanks

[@robbiejonyoung]

Baby is gonna luv that

[@pablolopez-sr5cb]

Nice video thanks 👍👍

[@johndeluca1119]

I'd imagine this would work for a 22 cx5 as well

[@balfaboy]

It does not... 21 and 22 (6 speaker non bose) do not have the amp module / speaker connections up to the right of the glove box.. i had to chase wires from the rear door speaker harness and tap in to them behind the B pillar.

[@WreakGaming]

@@balfaboy do you mind giving me a guide on where to find the that wires to tap into? And what color wires. I’m struggling right now and don’t know what to do😂.ty

[@balfaboy]

@@WreakGaming Hey sorry for the delay. So.. if you have a 2021 / 2022 cx 5 non bose, 6 speaker system the wires i used on my 2022 were a SOB to locate, no schematics..any way i used and audiosource LC2i to connect the tapped into rear speaker wires to move that signal to a PPI powerclass 250 and to an infinity kappa perfect 10. So the REAR door speaker wires.. driver side are brown + and light green - and the passenger side is yellow / blk strip + and light green- So i tapped into them with posi tap connectors 20-22 gauge (red ones) . Getting to these wires, the easiest i can explain after totally tearing apart a brand new vehicle a few times before getting to this point is this... So the B pillar area..if you are not familiar, the post of the vehicle that is between the front and rear doors. Move the seats all the way forward, you will need to pop the step plates off on the lower front and rear entry as shown is this video, they pop up easy.. then you will see the plastic cover going about 1/2 way up the B pillar. This need to come off to access the harness comi g in from the rear door. So the TOP of B pillar plasric trim... pull out on the left and right side (pull left toward front of car and right toward the rear) on each side and kind of pull away from frame these are hooks... after that it is just pulling therest straight off away from the frame, lime shown in this video. Then when that plastic is off, you will see an oval hole in the frame and the white harness connector. There you will reach in and carefully pull the sheath cover back to expose the individual wires(i carefully cut the tape on the end of the sheathing). As you are looking at the plug, the speaker wires are the top 2 you will see the corresponding colors i mentioned previously. Tap into them, connect your speaker wires and run them down the wiring harness with zip ties or tape. I used an old speaker to test both sides with audio on before reassembling. Connect your line out converter to your newly tapped speaker wires, connect your amp, etc... good to go. Hope this helps.

[@slightlynerdish]

@@balfaboy Thanks a million for this

[@slightlynerdish]

@@andrewclark9065 Taking on this project soon with a '21 CX-5... Many thanks for writing this out.

[@justanotherhumanlivinganot832]

Nice! I am planning to just tap into the stock sub in the tire department!

[@jimcole4151]

Just a word of caution: The signal going to the stock sub in the spare tire comes through a low pass filter. Because the car has bass drivers in the front handling the higher mid-bass frequencies, the sub in the trunk is only getting the lowest end. I tapped into that wire as you plan to do, and I found that there was an awkward effect where many bass lines would have higher notes cut out. The sub sounded great on the low end, but the front bass drivers are so much more quiet that it almost sounded like my amp was cutting in and out when a bass line would have a wide frequency range. The recommendation I found online was to tap into the front bass drivers instead, but the guy in this video is doing one better, I think, by tapping right into the signal out of the tuner.

[@yo-yotuber6798]

@@jimcole4151so you mean follow the guy in the video by tap into the glove box for the lineout converter

[@MrJohnpr12]

Thank you

[@yourworstfear]

mine was easy got 18 subs at 5000 rms watts won a comp. last month.

[@stickynorm4698]

Not a mommy Mobile 😂

[@FLOWLAVAH]

u did all that for that lil amp and sub lmao

[@Oppa.]

Hey you stole my car

[@beyond305]

why wouldnt you just get the signal from the rear speakers instead of way up in the front? also you didnt have to drill a hole for the power cable, you could of lubed it up a little and slipped it through the existing wiring harness grommet. Also no heat shrink on that remote wire? come on man...