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A roadster will have a lot of noise naturally... So sound quality really goes out of the window at this point.
Well, of course. But I get to use the same format at home (where 80% of my listening is done) and on the road. Plus, when I park a Miata on a scenic overlook high above the Hudson River, road noise is zero.
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you also have an S2 which is slightly different than an S1
Looked up and you are right, the S2 non-nav unit is also slightly redesigned.
The nav unit is supposedly very similar to the Mazda 5 nav unit, as they share the same nav user manual.
The CD slot is hidden behind the screen. The screen is motorized and move out of the way as you choose to load/eject a CD.
Originally Posted by New Yorker
Well, of course. But I get to use the same format at home (where 80% of my listening is done) and on the road. Plus, when I park a Miata on a scenic overlook high above the Hudson River, road noise is zero.
I understand but think of solutions for your dilemma. I can think of 2 off my head:
1. Buy a portable CD player that plugs into the AUX/USB port, and get a couple of batteries(if it's battery powered) or a power bank(USB powered). It's more work, but if you care that much about audio quality, I don't think you will mind doing it. The whole setup shouldn't cost you over $100.
2. Replace the head unit altogether with an aftermarket one with a CD player.
I understand but think of solutions for your dilemma. I can think of 2 off my head:
1. Buy a portable CD player that plugs into the AUX/USB port, and get a couple of batteries(if it's battery powered) or a power bank(USB powered). It's more work, but if you care that much about audio quality, I don't think you will mind doing it. The whole setup shouldn't cost you over $100.
2. Replace the head unit altogether with an aftermarket one with a CD player.
Interesting workarounds. Thanks for the suggestions.
Last edited by New Yorker; Sep 26, 2018 at 07:46 AM.
Now that I think of it, you don't even need a power bank if the CD player is powered by a USB port. You can just use a 12V adapter for it and plug it into the car.
