East Coast Dave Posted May 2, 2019 Report Share Posted May 2, 2019 I think this is the year I need to upgrade my stereo system on the Pathfinder. It has a older Fusion head unit with two Kenwood speakers in the console. Pretty pathetic, I know. I’ve never really cared about it but now my wife enjoys going to the sandbar on the weekends.... and a little better set-up would be nice. Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lap it Up Posted May 6, 2019 Report Share Posted May 6, 2019 Do you want to keep a head unit? I use a Bluetooth controller hooked straight to the amp. Its about the size of a small gauge. It controls the music off my phone. To get good clear sound you need decent speakers and more importantly amperage. A lot of different options out there and a lot of money that could be spent! LOL. I prefer JL M series speakers and a quality name brand amp. A lot of good guys with bigger and badder systems than I on here so im sure they will share some insight. Hardest part will be finding something to go in that old head unit hole. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoneyB Posted May 7, 2019 Report Share Posted May 7, 2019 Start wit this little head unit for Bluetooth / radio and even weather band built in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
East Coast Dave Posted May 10, 2019 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 I bought a separate fusion Bluetooth connector for the older unit so I can link my phone to it. I was thinking on just replacing the existing speakers and adding an amp to it. I’m not looking to really impress anyone but would just like it to sound good and maybe be able to listen while I’m running. Thanks for the info! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MuddyBottomBluz Posted May 10, 2019 Report Share Posted May 10, 2019 I have the same as HoneyB but a Kicker head unit. I had a bluetooth module that I used with my phone and I did not like it. You continually had to grab your phone to raise/lower volume, skip a song or search for a song. Having a phone continually exposed on a boat that you can easily access will eventually lead to the phone getting damaged. I turn on bluetooth from the head unit, put the phone in a pelican box under my console and do everything from the head unit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC_UF_ITK Posted May 19, 2019 Report Share Posted May 19, 2019 Just installed 4 7” JL speakers with a JL amp and JL head unit on my boat. Sounds great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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