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07-07-2022, 10:25 AM #1Junior Member
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Boat Build and Sound System
Is getting the complete wetsound package worth it on the build? Or leave it out and add it after. Like have an audio company install it after. I am not trying to skimp on money but if I can be more efficient, that would help. I really want it to punch. Anyone have any experience or thoughts on this?
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07-07-2022, 10:38 AM #2
I realize some folks are going to get upset by this, but 99.9% of people wouldn’t be able to tell the difference in sound between a Wetsounds system and a more budget friendly system if they were blindfolded..
We are not big loud stereo kind of folks, but I did recently add a “budget” 5 ch amp and 10” sub box to our Max and it sounds excellent (better than I need)..2021 Moomba Max
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07-07-2022, 10:57 AM #3Senior Member
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I would just order it with the boat, especially if you get a summertime build. It’s a hassle to install afterwards and then warranty etc.
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07-07-2022, 11:50 AM #4
Id agree with the above and just order it from SC and let them install it, one and done. For me it was one less thing to worry about and a lot less people crawling around in your boat and potentially causing damage installing the system after the fact. Doesn't take too much for someone to drop plyers or a knife on vinyl to slice it.
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07-07-2022, 12:05 PM #5
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07-07-2022, 12:41 PM #6
I like it as well, installed it all myself on the last 2 used boats, along with battery and charger upgrades. The last 2 new boats showed up too close to summer so we wanted them ready to rock soon as we could get them here and on the water. So time might be a factor he might consider as well.
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07-07-2022, 11:57 AM #7
That upgraded WS system really rocks harder than the majority of people will ever need. It's worth it in my opinion for simplicity. Now if your passion is stereo systems and you enjoy installing them, then by all means you can do it yourself and I am sure save money while probably having an even better system. Those days have left me long ago however.
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Black Cherry Metal Flake & Fire Red
Nibral OJ 15.5x15 Altitude/Wake prop w/1.76 trans v-drive
Wet Sounds bow speakers & 10's on the Tower & ported sub
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07-07-2022, 11:59 AM #8
I also agree that 99.9 percent, I will even say 99.9999 percent of people couldn't tell what brand speaker sound is coming from if you compared a tuned top of the line systems from each of the big name manufacturers.
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Black Cherry Metal Flake & Fire Red
Nibral OJ 15.5x15 Altitude/Wake prop w/1.76 trans v-drive
Wet Sounds bow speakers & 10's on the Tower & ported sub
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07-07-2022, 12:11 PM #9
Get it factory. Had a warranty issue one time and was super easy to get fixed.
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07-07-2022, 11:16 PM #10
I’m with MLA.
The stereo, imo is no place to skimp on the boat. As important as the engine, I’d say.
Factory installed is easy, but I find that you have more options to put together something better, for around the same money doing it in your own if you really want to do it.
It does add up quick, we’re around $17k into ours. Which doesn’t seem to really go all that far these days when it gets down to all of the components including wiring and batteries.
I say go for it after the fact, and if they have a tower prep option for it to be pre wired but bare, take that. That’s your biggest hassle.
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