Some stereo help

[dwna1a]

Folks it's time to replace the sound system. I'd like to have it link up with my Raymarine eS98. Ray says to use the Fusion 700 series. The one I see online is no longer available, even when it was it got very bad reviews.

Can anyone give me some direction?

 

[Steve S]

I put a Fusion 750 in my 340DA along with the JL speakers. Got many complements on the dock. Had both the blue tooth app and NMEA 2000 to my new Garmin GPS.... then I sold her to buy my 400DB - now to do it all over...

 

[peterkvs]

I just installed a Fusion AV-755 in the boat and it is simply awesome. BLuetooth range it over 120ft. I installed a NMEA 2000 bus to operate it remotely. It's expensive but amazingly well made.

 

[Skybolt]

I would go with either the Fusion AV-755 as mentioned above or possibly wait for the RA-770. That has some interesting features. Check out there site but either way I would go Fusion they have some real nice features.

 

[quality time]

I have an AV-750 connected to my Furuno MFD and an NRX300 remote via NMEA2000. As mentioned above the Bluetooth range for phone control is very good. I have no complaints about the system.

 

[NickBOE]

Fusion AV-755 is my favorite, they seem to work well with all MFD's, although I haven't hooked one to a es98 yet.

 

[dwna1a]

I've looked into the 755 package that BOE has, it looks to be a nice deal. Amp, the 755, and speakers (I just can't tell how many speakers) At this time I have just 4 on the boat. 2 in the cabin and 2 in the cockpit

 

[NickBOE]

Sorry dwna1a, that is pretty unclear. It is a single pair of speakers included.

 

[dwna1a]

Just a update. I've ordered the four cockpit speakers from BOE and the amp is next. I'm waiting for the new 770 to come in.

I do have one question, amp placement. How much space and ventilation does it need?

 

[NickBOE]

I don't think there is a written spec, a few inches of airspace is what they recommend. If you are mounting it vertically it will shed heat a little faster.