Looking for a Sound System

[Otto Throttle]

I am looking to replace my 1999 196 Stereo System. I am looking for a bluetooth compatable head unit that can slide in to the factory DIN. Additionally, I will want to be upgrading my speakers too. I know a lot of guys want to upgrade from the factory system, so even a slightly used unit would be fine with me. Any suggestions on packages you have put into your boat would be appreciated! I never realized that being on the lake with out music is not optimal until recently!

Thanks everyone in advance!

Otto

[Mikeski]

Here you go:

Head unit - Sony MEX-XB100BT or the newer MEX-XB120BT (I run one in my Jeep)
https://www.amazon.com/Sony-MEX-XB12...dp_ob_title_ce

Speakers - Polk db651 (top mounted in factory locations)
https://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-6-...rds=polk+db651

Baffles - 6.5" foam baffles from XTC or Boom
https://www.amazon.com/050330-Boom-S...speaker+baffle

Optional subwoofer -
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...i=3009181&th=1

Pretty much what I did with my 1998 SN and it sounded good enough to keep me content considering my 211 that has 4 amps, 3000 watts, 10 speakers, and 3 batteries. Don't want to add much weight to a slalom boat.

Hook up the stereo so it turns on when you turn on the ignition circuit breaker so it doesn't lose pairing everything you shut the engine off.

[Mikeski]

Optional speakers but these will require you to enlarge the factory hole, the tweeters on these mount to the grills as opposed to mounting on a pole piece. This allows them to produce better bass and be more waterproof -
https://www.amazon.com/Kicker-Silver...e+speakers+6.5

The Polks fit if you just remove the PVC sleeve holding the mesh allowing you to return the boat to factory again if you decide to remove the speakers at a later date.

[Otto Throttle]

Thanks for the input! Where would you put the subwoofer, in the 1999? Also what are the foam baffles for and how would I use them when the speakers are in the comming pads?

what about these speakers? Ihttps://www.amazon.com/Polk-Audio-Co...QHAX01TDE29NCV I appreciate your help!

Otto

[brettmcox]

you should ask yourself... do you need a head unit? I when with a "Low Cost" EQ with Sub control and Fade Control along with a Roswell Bluetooth interface. This works Great because I only use Spotify or preloaded music on my phone. only thing I wish I would have done is add a switch so that I can Cut the power to the interface (it is the does the Delay turn on for the amps). where the Head Unit was will be become a Phone Pocket and Ballast Switches.

(2001 SSN/SAN/210)