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Miata Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

HEADREST SPEAKER DETAILS
How many Watts do your headrest speakers take?
	Our headrest speakers will easily handle 20 Watts of power.
Can your headrest speakers be installed into factory Mazda seats without headrest speakers?
	Our speakers will fit all cars from 1990 to 1997 except 95' "M" edition Miatas. These "M" edition cars have adjustable headrests that do not have provisions (holes in the leather) for headrest speakers. If your "M" edition has provisions for headrest speakers, you are fine.
If I already have headrest speakers in my car do I need a wiring harness?
	If there are headrest speakers in the car already you will not need a wiring harness. Our speakers will plug into the existing wiring that already runs up to your headrests.
My factory Miata headrest speakers contain a small capacitor. Does your contain a similar capacitor or is that not necessary?
	The capacitor that may be attached to your factory speakers is not needed in our headrest speaker design.
I own a 94' or 94 1/2' Miata, How do I know which set of headrest speakers to order?
	With our new CWC-3d product line, it doesn't matter what year Miata you have. Both sets of harnesses are now included!
The speakers that are currently in my Miata are rectangular. How are your round speakers supposed to fit into a rectangular hole
	The factory headrest speakers and the black plastic box then are mounted in are both removed. Our speakers are then simply pressed into the foam. Click here to view a picture of the headrest speakers installed.
Where can I find a copy of the Installation/Owner's Manual for the headrest speakers?
	The manuals can be downloaded from the Headrest Speaker Page on this website.

Pre-99' DOOR SPEAKER DETAILS
How many Watts do your door speakers take?
	Our door speakers will easily handle 100 Watts of power per channel.
Do I have to do any cutting or re-wiring to install these speakers?
	All of our speakers are designed to be easily installed with a minimal amount of tools. There is absolutely no cutting or re-wiring that has to be done. The very original Clearwater door speakers did require a few small notches to be cut in the door. To prevent this, seven years ago we re-designed the speaker to exactly replace the original.
Will your speakers work with my Bose^® system?
	Our current door speakers are not compatible with the Bose^® system. If your 1999 or new Miata has a Bose^® system we have designed the CWC8B system for you.
Where can I find a copy of the Installation/Owner's Manual for the Door speakers and/or adaptors?
	The manuals can be downloaded from the Door Speaker Page on this website.

99' + UP DOOR SPEAKER DETAILS
Which system do I need?
	The CWC8B system was designed for cars that have the factory Bose^® stereo system upgrade. The CWC8 system was designed for cars that have do not have the Bose^® upgrade. Bose^® CARS MUST USE CWC8B, NON-Bose^® CARS MUST USE CWC8.
What makes the Bose^® systems different?
	The Bose^® systems use a speaker that has a 1/2 Ohm impedance. Most normal car speakers have a 4 Ohm impedance. This 1/2 Ohm impedance allows the Bose^® speakers to work with the provided Bose^® amplifiers that are also part of the upgraded audio system.
Can I put the CWC8B system in my Non-Bose^® car?
	Since the CWC8B speakers were designed specifically to work with the Bose^® upgrade amplifiers they should not be used with the standard radio. Hooking up Bose^® replacement speakers to a standard radio could cause the radio amplifier circuits to be destroyed. Dead Radio!!
Can I put the CWC8 system in my Bose^® car?
	Since the CWC8 speakers were designed specifically to work with the factory system and not the Bose^® upgrade amplifiers they should not be used. Hooking up standard replacement speakers to a Bose^® amplifier could cause damage to the amplifier.
What are the power ratings of the CWC-8 and CWC-8B systems?
	The overall power rating of our CWC-8 and CWC-8B systems is 150 Watts RMS.

MISC
How come my local stereo store has not heard of Clearwater?
	They may have not heard of Clearwater, but they certainly have heard of the brands we manufacture. Clearwater’s parent company makes speakers for many famous brands, most of which are considered to be the best. Your local stereo shop may actually sell some of the products made on the Clearwater production line. Clearwater has been selling Miata speakers for over 13 years! The very first system was hand built for our owner’s Mother. He knew it had to be easy to install as she had to do it herself.
Are you still making or offering the Clearwater Amplifier and/or Subwoofer?
	We are no longer selling the Clearwater Amplifier or Subwoofer. Plans are in progress to bring our customers a bigger and better Subwoofer for their Miatas.
What other aftermarket Amplifiers can I use with my Clearwater speakers?
	The Clearwater speakers will work with nearly any aftermarket amplifier out there on the market. They were designed to be as flexible as possible for those people who don't want to keep their sound systems stock.