'04 Stereo

[jefe]

Anyone know what the new stock system will have?
MP3 port or MP3 CD Player? (Clarion is good and all, but they really need to add MP3 as stock?
Better sub then the Free air (crap in my opinion), I believe they should remove the mid cooler and put 1-2 8" Isobaric Square kicker subs there as an option or part of the Team Package :x
Better Amp? I think they should seperate the 61/2's and Sub amp.
Stern Audio controls? Makes sense to me.

[Grant_West]

I don't know what The 04's are Going to have But I know that Clarion is doing or coming out with a NEW Marine unit to replace the one we all curlently have . Your Idea of a MP3 port is Awesome I to would like to see this happen. I have stern stereo control on my Air and love it If you can over come the Fear of drilling a 2 inc hole ito your Baby You will be glad you didi it. Also has anyone Put a IPOD in there Boat??? I think thats what im going to do! Looking for some one who has done it I have a AUX imput in my side dash (see photo) This is a Imput for either another boats system so we can link our systems together or a MP3 player

[Grant_West]

stern remote

http://nautique.webkitchen.net/phpBB2/files/sternremote.jpg

[jefe]

****- that is sweet, whitechocolate.
Regarding the stern controls, I know that Malibu has been doing it for 2 years, as well as Mastercraft. I wouldn't think it would require to much labor when they are already wiring the thing and drilling the holes.

Let me know if you get any info on the new deck, also, I see your selling your Boss stuff, planning on something bigger, or did someone get smart and sponsor you on this?

White choc

I-pod is the way to go.. no need to carry your whole cd binder....

[vdrive]

White

I was checking out your gallery.. sweet.. I saw your boat in the GEOcities mudmachine link .... I think you need more speakers..... I like you sub under the dash as well.... here is a link to by VLX.... http://www.malibuboatowners.com/gallery/view_album.php?set_albumName=shazaam

PS Guest above was me.. I use the I-pod The JBL's have an aux input... I have a pic of it in the above gallery...

[daniel]

dang.. nice job grant !! :shock:

[Grant_West]

Thanks Guy's
Hey where did the Photo's Go I have some more to share

[wakejunky]

I know CC will now have a fiberglass sub box mounted on the inside edge of the observers area. Looked kinda small in the pics but, better than the free air in the 03's

Chris

[jefe]

Awesome, that would be SWEET if they got rid of their free air.

[Frost]

Clarion stereo's come satelite ready for 2004, standard system in 04 is an amp powering the front speakers that will be the Clarion Separates.
All Team models will get a fiberglass sub box under the love seat with the 10" speaker. The box is 1.5 cu. ft.

There is also a new digital remote mounted in the pod

hope this helps

[skinautique]

Frost,
Since it looks like you are working for CC, is there a hull change next year for the Ski 196? Also, I heard new decals and a new dash color? If you want my personal opinion, I think you guys should take the pop out cleats and put the "N" logo on them. Little stuff like that goes a long long ways. Keep on making the awesome boats!

[Frost]

2004 decals are different, much bigger and bolder. Hull change for 196? I only build the boats so I dont know much about what is comming down the line for next year. We started building 2004 models this month, not many changes really.

N logo on the cleat... Yeah I like that I saw some other boats with that, it looks great. I dont know if or when we would do that?

[jefe]

Thanks Frost!!
This kind of information not only helps the users here, but also shows that Nautique is interested in its customers feedback. THANKS!

Anyway to tell if the Clarion CD player will have MP3 capability? Also, have CC thought of adding Stern audio controls?
Thanks

[Frost]

Clarion's new stereo will not have MP3 abilities, that really sucks :( but it does have satellite hook ups on it.....

I love the fact I can put 150 songs on a cd and play what I want.... I'm not sure if Clarion or CC has plans on using MP3 technology. I do like the new interface that the stereo head unit has, much better that the older model.

I have not heard of any stern or transom mount remote from the factory, do dealers do this? I know you can get a Y spliter for the remote cable and another cable and remote and run it back to the stern, but no, we don't do it at the factory.

OH BTW the new stereo head unit will not work with the 2003 digital remote, however, all the wiring is the same. The new sub box KICKS!!! now we have some thump in the boat, I love the box!!!

[jefe]

Sweet, I am looking forward to seeing it.
Thanks

[bbc3]

Frost--

saw your posts...man would i like to have your job!!! We just got our '04 210 Team a few weeks ago. I agree the sub hits much better than the free air '03's, but the fiberglass box isn't sealed on the back (from what I've seen) which really reduces the sound quality. This weekend I was planning on getting under there and measuring/building a sealed box to get that sub up to potential...am i wrong about it not being sealed?? Thoughts/ideas?

Thanks--
Brandon

[jefe]

BBC3-
Did you ever installed a sealed box on your team? If so, did it help? I was thinking of getting a truck box and replacing the fiberglass box.

[Frost]

A sealed box is the best way to go. You can make your own box to fit where ever you want to put it in the boat. The one thing to remember is checking how much cu. ft. you will need for the sub you will install. The Kicker 10" sub CC uses requires 1.5 cu. ft. so the box is bulit for that volume.

bbc3 I am really glad to have the job I do also. It kicks a$$

[jefe]

1.5 CU/f!!?? Most 12" require 1. I was thinking of putting a .65 in there! I am really trying to minimize the amount of space needed for the sub under the observation seat. I was thinking of installing a truck box where the top is smaller than the bottom, 51/2". Put it in upside down, So I can put boards in there. What do you guys think?

[bbc3]

What up jefe---

thought this thread died...anyway, I did build a new box. After finding the fiberglass box totally open on the backside, this is just a little different place to put a free-air sub compared to the 03's. I agree, an improvement in sound quality, but not enough for me.

I went ahead and built a custom box for a 12'' JL sub. It's just a W0 (sub model...only runs about 150-175 watts but sounds awesome), so we're not talking anywhere near whitechocolate quality. I got the whole thing finished and installed about a week ago. I'm going to touch up the intall this weekend to hide wires etc. i just wanted to get it in there and hear it before I totally finish.

I did lose some storage up under, but I tried to build it close to the same shape of the fiberglass box. Frost is exactly right, you need to understand how to build a box that is the proper volume, or else it'll sound like junk. Each sub has an optimal box volume, and you should look for that on Kicker's website for the stock sub. I thought I measured the fiberglass box and it was roughly under 1cuft.

I know it doesn't look even close to whitechocolate's work, but it definitely sounds "bling bling" I phased most of the bass out of the interior speakers, so those crisp highs are perfect and not distorted, then boosted the bass on the sub through the amp. Sounds amazing.

I'll post pics if interested...

peace
-Brandon

[bbc3]

BTW, I like the truck box idea...it took me a second read to figure out what you were talking about, but I've actually seen that before and it did save space...

[jefe]

BBC3- Did you end up going to the Ozarks for Joe last weekend? Was it you that competed in the Outlaw on Sat? If so, how are you feeling?

[bbc3]

Na, that wasn't me. That was a good friend of mine Matt Ostmeyer. He's the Tige Pro-Driver for the KC area. I assume you are talking about him eating $h*t on that raley at the end of his run. I didn't actually get to go down there, but was planning on it. I heard about what happened and called him that night. Talked to Matt when he was in the hospital. He said he blacked out and punctured his right lung...no broken ribs though. He mentioned it was really rolly due to where the comp was placed on the lake and the wake washed out from a roller when he hit it, giving no pop. He's not one to miss raley's, he and I went out with some friends the weekend before on our 210 and he hit probably 25 raleys/hoochie glides/krypts without falling once. I feel really bad for him...he's a solid rider. He'll definitely be out for a while. I heard even the pros weren't trying anything big due to the rough water.

You're from St. Louis area right? I assume you went down there if you knew about Matt's fall, was it a good time? Wish I could have gone, but had a lot to do that weekend...

[bbc3]

disregard the "You're from St. Louis area right?" comment...I'm an idiot... :bang:

[jefe]

BBC3, yeah, we had fun. Got stuck in the rain Saturday night, but Sunday the water was great. All the Pros pretty much stuck their runs. It was a pretty sweet comp on Sunday morning.