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  • ccs
    • Sep 2011
    • 231

    • Greensburg, PA

    • 2012 SAN 230 - On Order (spring delivery) 2003 Nautique 226 - previous

    #1

    2012 SANTE 230 Stereo Question -

    So this is probably an off the wall question - but since I dont know and there seems to be a wealth of knowledge on here, may as well ask - shame on me for not knowing or asking, just never thought of it)

    So my 2012 SANTE 230 is built and about to be shipped to our dealer (to be stored till spring) - but my question is, I see the 2012's comes with the Clarion CMD7 stereo - - do these have either XM or Sirius satellite built in or if not capable of and how ??

    I chose to add any and every stereo option from the factory - but after reading many threads and posts here, I see that may have been a waste anyway as it appears there needs to be some modifications/upgrades to the factory systems to make them what Im likely to want it to be...(which is sad - buying a $120K retail Ski/boarding boat should not need any further upgrades or modifications) - I know this is subjective as the "stock" stereo system may work for many - but according to many threads and posts on here, even the "upgraded" stock system leaves a lot to be desired (again, sad I say) -- but I wouldnt know as this is our first true factory built-to us boat other than promo boats back in our competitive skiing days, but those boats were much different than what we're talking about here and now.

    Again, like I said, I dont know the factory stereo system not to be fantastic and wonderful, Im just summarizing what a lot of others have stated on here - I hope it is awesome....but if its not, then it will be changed on my rig too.

    Merry Christmas Everyone - -
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    2012 Super Air Nautique 230 Team ZR409
  • DJH
    • Jan 2011
    • 119

    • Overland Park, KS

    • 2011 SANTE 230 Coastal Edition - April 2011 to now 2006 Ski Nautique 196 Limited - February 2007 to March 2011

    #2
    The CMD7 has fewer features than the CMD6. As far as satellite radio it only supports Sirius.
    Derald

    2011 SANTE 230 CE (April 2011 - now)
    2006 SN 196 LE (February 2007 - March 2011)

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    • ccs
      • Sep 2011
      • 231

      • Greensburg, PA

      • 2012 SAN 230 - On Order (spring delivery) 2003 Nautique 226 - previous

      #3
      Ok, thanks Derald -- looks like for Sirius one has to add some minor equipment to the CMD7

      I just don't get it, why build the best boat in the industry and then add "average" stereo equipment to outfit it??
      Last edited by ccs; 12-19-2011, 08:40 AM.
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      • AllianceBJJ
        • Jun 2009
        • 347

        • Cedar Hill, Texas - Joe Pool Lake (Lynn Creek Marina)

        • 2013 G23 2012 SANTE 230 2011 SANTE 230 2010 SANTE 210 2006 SANTE 210

        #4
        Some people do not care about the stereo as much and the factory set up will do. Kind of a money grab I guess. It would be nice to have a better option from the factory. Tige and I think MB now have options for Wetsounds from the factory. We very rarely see a stock set up on any of the higher end wakeboats in our area.

        We always delete everything but the head unit. A good Wetsounds/JL/Exile system will set you back a few more $Ks that the factory set up, but what you gain is significant.
        Current Nautique: 2013 G23
        Previous Nautiques: 2012 SANTE 230, 2011 SANTE 230, 2010 SANTE 210, 2006 SANTE 210

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        • ccs
          • Sep 2011
          • 231

          • Greensburg, PA

          • 2012 SAN 230 - On Order (spring delivery) 2003 Nautique 226 - previous

          #5
          Alliance (or anyone) - - Im not so much worried about the additonal $$ to get the stereo to where it should be - but finding someone to do the work the way it should be done....Im always leary about messing with factory installed stuff...

          couple questions:

          1. can you actually install too much stereo and have it blasting so much that it could hurt the infrastructure/gel coat of the boat ? - sorry this may be an absurd question, but I dont know.

          2. Could you or anyone literally list a good system and all its components (maybe even pics?) one might need to have a "great system" - (mind you Im not 18 years old, but want something that when I choose - it can turn some heads - without ever having to worry about it damaging the boat from too much bass or vibration or etc.)


          Mery Christmas All...
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          2012 Super Air Nautique 230 Team ZR409

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