Hello, I will buy a Mazda 3 V (A/C, leather, ABS, EBD, 17" etc) but it does not come with a CD Changer, only a single in-dash CD player. I am thinking on getting a CD Changer that will be compatible with the OEM factory fitted sound system... Does anyone know who is the maker of the Mazda 3 sound system? Does anyone know where is placed the CD Changer, which cable is needed to connect it to the head unit, how to install it and so on??? Is there any CD Changer that reads MP3 that can be connected to the head unit? And... last, Does the OEM sound system read the text and titles for the songs, artist name, etc that are coded in normal CDs and MP3 CDs??? Your help will be highly appreciated.... I also have a Renault Megane 2002 Classic (sedan) with very nice features, but I just love the looks of new Mazda 3 and the attractive price...

 

The head unit in the new Mazdas has the changer built into it. You load all 6 discs right into the slot on the dash, there is no separate changer. I don't know of anyone that makes an interface cable for an aftermarket changer, although Peripheral might sometime in the future. Also, I don't believe the factory HU has the ability to read CD text either.

 

they have several modifications for OEM sound system
6-disc in-dash cds changer is standard on most models.
they have a MP3 single disc mod.
in addition to that you can get a in-dash tape drive or a in-dash single Mini Disc drive as a secondary system

 

im planning to add a mini-disc player...co'z i havea mini disc recorder which i used to record all my cd's to avoid scratchin and save a lot of center console storage space. Also i do my own mixes co'z im a vinyl spinner hobbyist ..so i mix all my other music stuff.... Check this out guys..i bought the 2.3 badge sticker from a dealer and stick on the right side of my m3 hatch door..it looks awesome...jus like it came from the manufacturer and show it to the salesperson at the dealership...he said it look like stock... and it balnced the logos at the back too...i will post a pic of it later....if u guys r interested tho...