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06-12-2017, 03:55 PM #1Member
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Exile Audio Rocks!
Thought I'd share a quick story regarding my experience with the guys at Exile Audio. Recently purchased a new Mojo and have been upgrading the audio system (cabin speakers, sub, amps, tower speakers, ZLD) and ran into an issue where I had a tone-like noise coming through my tower speakers that I just couldn't diagnose. Dropped by Exile's shop in Lake Oswego last Friday afternoon and their installer was more than willing to help me out. Within 30 seconds he had diagnosed the issue and installed a ground-loop isolator between the Fusion HU and ZLD and completely cleaned up all the pesky noises in the tower speakers. Then, he jumped in the space behind the observation seat and proceeded to adjust both amps for me even though one of them was a Wetsounds product. All this on a Friday afternoon when they happened to be leaving for an event at Shasta that weekend. Pretty awesome customer service, thought I’d share it.
Btw, for all of you with Fusion head units I learned that they can often times introduce noise when you run them through a zone controller or equalizer such as the ZLD. Even though the HU, both amps, and ZLD are grounded to the same ground distribution block I was still having problems. Something to keep in mind for all you guys with newer Moombas. Cheers!2017 Mojo (sold)
2005 Moomba XLV (sold)
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06-12-2017, 05:25 PM #2
Nice! Thanks for sharing. You get what you pay for.
2007 XLV Gravity Games
Full Wake Makers upgraded ballast and pumps
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1,180 in front
OJ 1435 prop, 325 EFI Indmar Assult.
Fresh Air Exhaust
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Bunch of other crap
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06-12-2017, 05:54 PM #3
Outstanding service! Great to hear.
My Mom said I'm not allowed to get wet!
2008 LSV (sold)
2000 Outback LS (sold)
LLTR!!!!!!!!
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06-12-2017, 09:40 PM #4
Brian and his crew is awesome
Thought the fusion u it's were decent. Was thinking of upgrading from SonyA Day at the Lake...Priceless
A Day in Powder...Endless
Joe V
2012 Möbius XLV~ Loaded & Exiled
2007 Outback V ~ sold
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06-12-2017, 10:24 PM #5
So what is this ground loop isolator and how is it installed?
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2017 Moomba Mojo Max Surf Edition, 2 Pair Wetsounds Rev10s powered by an SD2, 6 pair Wetsounds XS650M and Wetsounds XS12 powered by SD6 all controlled by a WS420. 2 Lumitec SeaBlaze X2 Spectrum underwater lights
SOLD***2008 Mobius LSV, Gravity III , Wake Plate, Z5, Exile SX65c's, Exile XM9s, Exile XI12D, Exile Javelin, Exile 30.2***SOLD
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06-13-2017, 08:17 AM #6
I have had several similar situations with Brian and Donovan and they have come through time and again to help me out as well.....customer service at its best!!
Mike
2013 Outback V
- ballast: 900# rears / 400# center / 650# IBS
- audio: Exile SXT9Q x 2 towers / Kicker KM65 x 6 cabins / Xi 12 sub / Javelin & XM15.4 amps / ZLD
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2003 SeaRay 182 -- gone but not forgotten...
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06-13-2017, 10:23 AM #7
A ground loop isolator is an in-line RCA adapter that can be installed between any line-level components such as HU to amp, HU to EQ, etc. It consists of two (stereo) tiny transformers that interrupt the DC link between two audio components. It can be a quick fix for noise, but as a band aid (a cover-up) it leaves the real cause of noise intact. Placing a transformer in-line can alter the signal. So if you have noise you are better off taking the extra time and correcting the real cause of the noise in the installation process.
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06-13-2017, 12:53 PM #8David
2017 Moomba Mojo Max Surf Edition, 2 Pair Wetsounds Rev10s powered by an SD2, 6 pair Wetsounds XS650M and Wetsounds XS12 powered by SD6 all controlled by a WS420. 2 Lumitec SeaBlaze X2 Spectrum underwater lights
SOLD***2008 Mobius LSV, Gravity III , Wake Plate, Z5, Exile SX65c's, Exile XM9s, Exile XI12D, Exile Javelin, Exile 30.2***SOLD
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06-30-2017, 08:42 PM #9
I wish the couple Wet Sounds guys on here would stay out of the Exile conversations, it is really annoying and the same 2 people do it on every forum of every boat manufacturer out there. Enough! Leave it alone. Sometimes a gli is necessary, its a boat! Boats have a horrible grounding system, there will always be some level of noise in the system and its even worse when you run high wattage stereos with an HLCD setup. But really, Wet Sounds guys, enough is enough...please.
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06-30-2017, 10:38 PM #10
They do provide a great level of knowledge and have been unbiased for a while .
If I can band aid a fix in the boat for noise then why wouldn't I
Also they took time to help out and get a fix for the issueA Day at the Lake...Priceless
A Day in Powder...Endless
Joe V
2012 Möbius XLV~ Loaded & Exiled
2007 Outback V ~ sold