E. Tinker's Black Mica 2010 MazdaSpeed3

[E.Tinker]

Thanks!

[MJWMS3]

I'm a car stereo novice, but as I understand it the Bose amp stays, correct? The Clean Sweep goes after the Bose amp and uses the Bose high level output as its input?
Any thought to using the Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty processor, its the one my installer recommends?

[E.Tinker]

Originally Posted by MJWMS3

I'm a car stereo novice, but as I understand it the Bose amp stays, correct? The Clean Sweep goes after the Bose amp and uses the Bose high level output as its input?
Any thought to using the Rockford Fosgate 3Sixty processor, its the one my installer recommends?

That is correct...at least that's how my installer handled it. I think that the reason he didn't intercept the signal before it hit the Bose amp is that it was some proprietary databus cable of sorts.

The Rockford 3Sixty functions in much the same way as the CleanSweep but the 3Sixty is A LOT more customizable...you can program custom EQ curves, set crossover points and fine tune the signal far more intricately. The CleanSweep is not capable of doing any of that on its own it merely takes the factory signal and uses DSP to flatten out any pre-programmed curves.

The only two drawbacks I can see with using the 3Sixty is that it requires a Windows Mobile handheld to program (SmartPhone or PDA) and it is a bit pricier than the CleanSweep, but you do get more flexibility. If your installer will program it for you or if you already have a Windows Mobile device, the 3Sixty should work really well and give you a plethora of tuning options.

Good Luck!

[cafreamoroso]

how do you turn up the volume? with the HU or with the little knob

[E.Tinker]

You can use either, but the little knob is recommended. It "boosts" the signal after it gets to the CleanSweep so its a more "accurate" way to go. In this setup, the head unit volume knob is left at 48.

[Vater]

I think the button in the tail light (and the door handles) is only for cars with the Advanced Keyless Entry option (i.e. Tech Package).

[Derrick_B]

Originally Posted by Vater

I think the button in the tail light (and the door handles) is only for cars with the Advanced Keyless Entry option (i.e. Tech Package).

You are 100% correct.

[E.Tinker]

Yeah...passed on the tech package so not little button. Didn't seem prudent to drop the money on the Bose stuff and GPS when I had the plans for the aftermarket gear and I have GPS capabilities on my phone anyway.

[speedster00]

Wow...nice set up. I'm regretting selling my XTANT 1001 and 604

[pipboy2006]

Elk Grove, I still remeber when I was there. Anyway, looks great.