New Stereo Installation on my 2003 270

JonnyM

I decided to spend some money this year and get the stereo on my 270 up to my standards.  I must say I was surprised buy the factory Kenwood system and that they would even have a factory amp installed in a 2003 boat but I wanted more.  I was able to use a lot of the factory wires which was a big help.  After a bunch of research and wanting to be a little different, I went with Wet Sounds speakers and amp.  It is sounding great and it is super clear. 

Here is what I went with

6.5 Front Cockpit Speakers:

https://creativeaudio.net/shop-by-brand/wet-sounds/marine-speakers/wet-sounds-xs-series-silver-grill-6-5-speaker-200-watt-peak-power/

8" Rear Cockpit speakers (increased hole size):

https://creativeaudio.net/shop-by-brand/wet-sounds/marine-speakers/wet-sounds-xs-808-silver-cone-8-coaxial-speaker/

10" Free Air Sub:

https://creativeaudio.net/shop-by-brand/wet-sounds/marine-subwoofers/wet-sounds-xs-series-10-free-air-subwoofer-with-silver-grill-4-ohm/

Amp:

https://creativeaudio.net/marine-powersports/marine/amplifiers/multi-channel-amplifiers/wet-sounds-htx6-class-d-900-watt-6-channel-amplifier/

I also installed a new Kenwood Bluetooth head unit.

Please excuse the filth, she needs a good bath.

Cableguy Greg

Looks good. Hope to hear it this summer. Did you add any support to the area surrounding the sub? I want to add a sub, and I was thinking under the helm seat.

JonnyM

Thanks Greg, I didn't add any extra support.  It is solid right there and there is a support block built into the boat right next to it.  I was worried about that going in.  I had a Bayliner before that would shake the fiberglass around the sub sometimes but the walls were much thinner.   I like where I ended up installing it.  I didn't have many choices.  I have a door under my sink so I couldn't put it there and I didn't want it at my feet at the helm.

Looking forward to rocking the river!

LaRea

When I talked to the local Wetsounds guy about my install, he suggested going with the 8" speakers.  Do you think there's a big boost compared to the 6.5s?  I might eventually do 8s up in the hardtop.  

zaverin1

Yes
i have 6.5 and 8s
big difference 

JonnyM

Agreed, there is a big difference.  Not saying the 6.5s won't sound good but the 8s will give you a much fuller sound.  They also make a full range Revo 10" now!  

Kaptain_Ken

I put JL M880's in the rear cockpit of my 2000 FV270.  Amped of course.  Huge difference in sound.

rasbury

My boat still has the original system. It was upgraded with an amp which is over the tv cabinet and has 6 disc changer. We don't use it much - at the marina it seems to be a no no. Sometimes just hanging out I will but usually the kids are watching the tv....

JonnyM

I have now added the Wetsounds MC-1 headunit and new stern remote.  I am loving the knobs on the units.  Very happy with the sound and display.  

skennelly

@rasbury - you can't listen to music in your marina?

rasbury

It is super quiet with a lot people that live on their boats...just feel like we'd be bothering people...

JonnyM

@rasbury - Or a dance party might break out. 
You can always turn a great stereo down real low but you can turn a bad stereo up real loud!! 
Much respect for your courtesy for your neighbors though!