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Lake City Powersports Client Gets Yamaha YXZ Stereo System

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Yamaha YXZ StereoA powersports client from Lake City recently came to Pinnacle Autosound looking for a Yamaha YXZ Stereo system.  We have worked on a number of side-by-sides so we had a great idea of what would get his rocking.

Rockford Fosgate Radio Provides Lots of Choices

Yamaha YXZ Stereo
A plastic mounting plate was custom-fabricated to mount the Rockford Fosgate radio.

The start of the system was the Rockford Fosgate PMX2 Radio.  This radio is purpose-built for the powersports market.  It is designed to hold up to the most abusive conditions.  As you can tell from the pictures, this side-by-side is no trailer queen, so we knew this was the perfect radio.  The client now has almost unlimited audio sources when paired via Bluetooth to his smartphone.

Rugged, Efficient Power by JL Audio

Yamaha YXZ Stereo
The JL Audio amplifier’s small size let it easily fit in the glovebox.

Adding audio power to powersports vehicles can sometimes be a challenge.  There are a number of obstacles that aren’t found in regular cars or trucks.  The first hurdle is size.  There is very little space available in the normal side-by-side.  Another concern is the limited charging amperage of the side-by-side charging system.  Taking these things into account, we chose the JL Audio MX280/4 amplifier.  As you can see, it was small enough to fit in the glove box.  The glove box doesn’t provide a waterproof seal, but that was no concern for us, as the JL Audio amplifier is built to withstand the elements.

Yamaha YXZ Stereo Speakers

Yamaha YXZ Stereo
With the Wet Sounds bar in the front and the tube sub in the back, this system sounded awesome.

The final step for the Yamaha YXZ stereo system was to add some great sounding speakers.  We started by adding a Wet Sounds Core 10 speaker bar.  This is a very low-profile housing that holds a number of smaller speakers.  We used two of the JL Audio amplifier channels to power the speaker bar.  To fill in the bass that the system needed we used a Bazooka 10″ subwoofer.  The tube system was designed for marine audio use, so we knew it would hold up well under the extremes this Yamaha YXZ would see.

Visit Your Local Powersports Audio Experts Today

The completed system sounded great and took up almost no usable space in this vehicle.  If you have a side-by-side or other powersports vehicle and need a stereo system added or upgraded, Pinnacle Autosound is the place for you.  We are experts in integrating audio systems in all types of vehicle.  Call us or use our online contact form to schedule your appointment today.

Camouflage Polaris Ranger Audio Console Upgrade

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Polaris Ranger AudioSide-By-Side vehicles are becoming more and more popular. They are great for riding through the woods to enjoy nature, hunting, fishing, or working on the farm. What is even better than cruising in the open air is doing it with your favorite tunes. That is what the client that brought us this Polaris Ranger wanted, some great sounding audio to go with his new toy. After discussing his wants and needs we came up with a comprehensive plan and booked the appointment for his Polaris Ranger audio upgrade.

Wet Sounds Speakers In Custom Console

Polaris Ranger Audio
The speakers mount right over the head of each occupant, tucked cleanly into the console, there is plenty of head room.

If you have been in a Polaris Ranger you know that there is enough room in the passenger area to be comfortable, but not a lot of extra space. We have worked on a number of these vehicles and come up with a great solution for them. We build custom overhead consoles to house not only speakers but also amplifiers and other electronics. This is a perfect compliment to the Ranger, because it adds much needed audio equipment without taking up any usable space. This console got a pair of Wet Sounds XS-65i coaxial speakers. These speakers use a separate woofer and tweeter for incredible full-range sound.

Wet Sounds Amplifier For Big Boost In Clarity

Polaris Ranger Audio
The Wet Sounds SYN MICRO amplifier packs a lot of power in a small package!

Riding in a Polaris Ranger at speed is fun and exciting. It is also very noisy. To help overcome not only the noise of the engine, but also the wind and road noise, we installed an amplifier in this Ranger. Again, we went with the Wet Sounds brand. Their amplifiers are designed to be in the harsh environments that this Ranger will see. We chose the Wet Sounds SYN MICRO amplifier for this installation. The SYN MICRO puts out almost 100 watts of power per channel. The SYN MICRO gets its name from its incredibly small size. The small size allowed us the ability to safely install the amplifier in the overhead console. An additional benefit of the amplifier is that it is very efficient, so the charging system in the Ranger is not overworked. With the amplifier power on tap, the Wet Sounds XS speakers now sound incredible sitting still and going down the road at full speed.

Unlimited Music Selection Thanks To Wet Sounds Bluetooth Volume Control

Polaris Ranger Audio
Ultimate audio flexibility is provided by the Wet Sounds Bluetooth knob. The client can listen to an endless supply of music via his smartphone.

We offer a number of different audio sources for side-by-side vehicles. After our initial discussion with the client, we found that he was mainly going to use his phone for all the music he would listen to. Using a smartphone is a great option for many reasons, you already carry it with you, you can listen to any of your playlists of music stored on the phone, and you have access to any song in the world with a number of streaming music apps. To connect the client’s smartphone and audio system, we installed a Wet Sounds BT-VC Bluetooth volume control knob in the console. This knob receives the Bluetooth audio signal from the smartphone and sends it to the Wet Sounds amplifier. The knob gives the client volume control as well as the ability to play, pause and skip forward and back in the song list.

Let Pinnacle Autosound Enhance Polaris Ranger Audio!

If you have a Polaris Ranger, or another side-by-side vehicle, we would love to talk with you about adding great sound audio to it. Give us a call today or contact us here for more information