Replacing stock Stereo '98 270DA. Help?

packerkidd30

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May 10, 2018
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Lake Lewisville, TX
Boat Info
1998 270 Sundancer
"19th Hole"
Engines
7.4L MC Bravo III
I am wanting to put in new speakers and a new stereo so i can plug in my phone, have bluetooth and such. I still have the stock clarion system installed. Is it mostly plug and play with the stuff I would buy from either polk or JL? What would I need to do that I probably haven't thought of?
 
Helm or transom remotes? Obsolete along with their cables.

Polk or JL? Man, thats like kia or Cadillac :eek:

On a 98 model, might be time to run new speaker wire. At the least, you may need to cut back a few inches for fresh clean copper.

Will likely need to drill new speaker screw holes.

Swapping the head unit harness should be color for color, they have been standardized for some time now.

Depending on your head unit choice, may need to minor modification and maybe a filler trim plate to mount the new head in the original spot.
 
Helm or transom remotes? Obsolete along with their cables.

Polk or JL? Man, thats like kia or Cadillac :eek:

On a 98 model, might be time to run new speaker wire. At the least, you may need to cut back a few inches for fresh clean copper.

Will likely need to drill new speaker screw holes.

Swapping the head unit harness should be color for color, they have been standardized for some time now.

Depending on your head unit choice, may need to minor modification and maybe a filler trim plate to mount the new head in the original spot.


Wow thanks for the info, in addition, I probably need a new amp as well correct?
 
There can be some benefits to an amp upgrade from one of that age. Smaller yet delivering comparable or more wattage. WAY more efficient meaning less battery current draw and less wasted energy as heat yet still delivering the same or even more wattage to the speakers. Newer technology means better amp controls and circuits for better sound quality and performance.
 
I stayed with Clarion with BT & my 2 wired remotes still work. I installed new head, amp & upgraded to their higher end speakers and I am very happy with the sound.
 

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