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Dual 100-Watt AM / FM / CD Marine Receiver with Detachable Face and 6.5" Speakers
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(3.0 out of 5)
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Good entry level value.
(3 out of 5) by Larry D. Joachim on Aug 18, 2005We have a relatively small boat (a ShuttleCraft powered by a 2 person jetski - about 16' and max 5 passengers when the two are connected), and this system seems to be a good match for what we were looking for. Quality seems to be as expected so far. Decent sound and performance for the price. I bought an FM antenna (about $10 from a boater's-catalog type place) to go along with the stereo and speakers.
Cutting the holes for the speakers and radio was the largest part of the install. I was a little concerned about what was behind the panels where I wanted to mount the speakers as I couldn't see into the area until I drilled a hole to get started. The instructions were minimal, but I guess the install is pretty straight forward - power to the radio and a wire to each speaker. Some recommendations on best method of cutting the holes in the fiberglass would have been helpful.
CD player seems to work well so far. We normally only listen while at anchor so don't know how it would be with rougher waves, etc. If you are looking for this type of system, you may not be looking to listen over the sound of the engine anyway.
The stereo has a seperate switch input wire that can connect to a master switch or key switch. This allows the system to function similar to your car - if you are halfway through a cd when you shut the master off, you restart at the same place when you turn the master back on.
With my installation location, I was a little concerned about possibly losing the removable faceplate in the lake, but was glad to learn that you can add a screw to make the faceplate a more permanent install.
Really enjoy the system so far.
Cutting the holes for the speakers and radio was the largest part of the install. I was a little concerned about what was behind the panels where I wanted to mount the speakers as I couldn't see into the area until I drilled a hole to get started. The instructions were minimal, but I guess the install is pretty straight forward - power to the radio and a wire to each speaker. Some recommendations on best method of cutting the holes in the fiberglass would have been helpful.
CD player seems to work well so far. We normally only listen while at anchor so don't know how it would be with rougher waves, etc. If you are looking for this type of system, you may not be looking to listen over the sound of the engine anyway.
The stereo has a seperate switch input wire that can connect to a master switch or key switch. This allows the system to function similar to your car - if you are halfway through a cd when you shut the master off, you restart at the same place when you turn the master back on.
With my installation location, I was a little concerned about possibly losing the removable faceplate in the lake, but was glad to learn that you can add a screw to make the faceplate a more permanent install.
Really enjoy the system so far.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:
Excellent for standard price
(5 out of 5) by Andrew G. Brown on Aug 8, 2005 (Victorville, CA)This unit was purchased to replace the orginal stereo in my boat. Not only did it sound great, but it blows away my original unit.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
Undecided
(1 out of 5) by Marxed on Jan 31, 2007 (Texas)The unit was relatively easy to install, although instructions were minimal. The radio works well, but AM stations are difficult to receive, even with an optional antenna. Just after installation, the CD quit working and would not eject the CD. Afer discussion with technical service, and trying suggested remidies, I shipped the unit to St. Louis for replacement. I am awaiting the new unit. If it works properly, I will increase its rating.
A new unit was returned to me about two weeks after shipping the defective unit back. The new unit seems to function properly and I am therefore giving it a higher rating of four stars.
A new unit was returned to me about two weeks after shipping the defective unit back. The new unit seems to function properly and I am therefore giving it a higher rating of four stars.