Chadillac MXZ

[Baddog]

AH, that makes even more sense. We don't have those fancy gadgets in our slalom boats

And why would we even need them?

[TrickyNicky]

Very slick. I like it!

Does malibu send the plate with no cut out cubby or anything when you don't order a stereo? Seems strange to mount the plate not framing anything.

[rennis]

What do you do when someone with a IP5 (lightning connector) joins the party?

[Bobby Light]

I'd guess he has them play via bluetooth.

[chadwick02]

Yup, Bluetooth is key here!

Exile ZLD as our main volume control: Easy control off the entire system volume, and individual control of tower, cabin, and sub right at your fingertips with good ole' analogue volume knobs. No menu's to navigate, no digital 'click' up and down buttons - just volume knobs that can be adjusted in a split second without looking down.

My last boat had Exile Audio components in it and we were very happy with both the products and the company, so going with them again was a no brainer.

As a side note - easy volume adjustment has always been a priority for us in the boats. We're constantly adjusting it to hear conversation, turning it up to compensate for engine/wind noise, turning it down to converse when picking up a rider, ...etc (more on automatic volume control later..). This ease of control became even more critical after I permanently lost all the hearing in my right ear during brain surgery last march. With only one ear I have a very difficult time differentiating sounds and focusing on listening to what I need too, so the ability to mute, or cut the volume way down quickly has proved to be very important for us now!

The ZLD has two inputs - we wired a Milennia MIL-BTREC bluetooth receiver to the main input (an awesome dongle, hardwired, good range and sound quality!) and an 1/8" aux cable to the other input. We wired the aux input to the observers side so its easy to plug in over there.

Also, ignore the JL sub in some of the pictures. We stuffed that in temporarily for some low end and to aid in box configuration...etc.

Edited October 2, 2013 by chadwick02

[rennis]

Absolutly open to emblum and decal ideas, we've already got a few in the works!

Are you open to lighting ideas? It would be awesome to use some re-pop 50's bullet taillights on the trailer.

:laugh:

[Night Rider]

Chad, are you going to be up peters way next weekend? Would love to get your thoughts on that LSA? Possibly swap pulls if you'reup for riding in the snow ;-)

[chadwick02]

Are you open to lighting ideas? It would be awesome to use some re-pop 50's bullet taillights on the trailer.

:laugh:

hahaha. Mann That'd be sweet! Not sure about retro style lights, but mannn if we could figure out how to fit some V lights on to the trailer... hmmmm!

Chad, are you going to be up peters way next weekend? Would love to get your thoughts on that LSA? Possibly swap pulls if you'reup for riding in the snow ;-)

This coming weekend? Dont think so. But, I'll swap thoughts on the LSA all day long. I LOVE IT.

[Night Rider]

Glad to hear you went with it! Not this weekend but Sunday the 13th? Pete

[Levi900RR]

Pete, did you get a new G?

[wakebrdr94]

I love the stereo concept. If I had the talent I would try something like that in the future

[BrianT]

This project is awesome!! Keep the pictures coming.

[rnardo]

Yup, Bluetooth is key here!

Exile ZLD as our main volume control: Easy control off the entire system volume, and individual control of tower, cabin, and sub right at your fingertips with good ole' analogue volume knobs. No menu's to navigate, no digital 'click' up and down buttons - just volume knobs that can be adjusted in a split second without looking down.

My last boat had Exile Audio components in it and we were very happy with both the products and the company, so going with them again was a no brainer.

As a side note - easy volume adjustment has always been a priority for us in the boats. We're constantly adjusting it to hear conversation, turning it up to compensate for engine/wind noise, turning it down to converse when picking up a rider, ...etc (more on automatic volume control later..). This ease of control became even more critical after I permanently lost all the hearing in my right ear during brain surgery last march. With only one ear I have a very difficult time differentiating sounds and focusing on listening to what I need too, so the ability to mute, or cut the volume way down quickly has proved to be very important for us now!

The ZLD has two inputs - we wired a Milennia MIL-BTREC bluetooth receiver to the main input (an awesome dongle, hardwired, good range and sound quality!) and an 1/8" aux cable to the other input. We wired the aux input to the observers side so its easy to plug in over there.

Also, ignore the JL sub in some of the pictures. We stuffed that in temporarily for some low end and to aid in box configuration...etc.

I have searched high and low to find a way to get rid of the head unit on my 13'LSV. This is a great idea! Did you completely remove the "black box"? Can you still use all of the video features?

Looks GREAT!

[Night Rider]

Pete, did you get a new G?

Levi, I did. Depending on next weeks weather, are you up for riding?

[chadwick02]

I have searched high and low to find a way to get rid of the head unit on my 13'LSV. This is a great idea! Did you completely remove the "black box"? Can you still use all of the video features?

Looks GREAT!

Yes, no black box at all. The ZLD has two inputs - you can connect to them what ever you want (regular RCA inputs), we chose a bluetooth dongle and 1/8" aux headphone jack. Cant think of a mobile device, phone or ipod that we cant make work with that set up. On the front of the ZLD the driver chooses which of the two inputs, and has ultimate volume control (cabin, tower, sub, and a simple EQ too). Audio signal from the ZLD is carried via RCA audio cables to amp(s). No head unit, no black box, just an ipod, ZLD, and some amps. Can be as simple or complex as you want, and its got everything needed to make starting small and expanding later easy (with zero backtracking).

[chadwick02]

Went up to the lake today to do some work on the boat.

Got there, found this... Needless to say zero work got done. After drooling over the glass for a while, we wrecked that water. Chilly, but some of the best boarding I've ever had.

Also, picked up a Ronix Muse Women's jacket this summer, everyone loves it, great jacket!

 

Edited August 9, 2017 by chadwick02

[Chattwake]

Great as..... Err what wait where am I?

[chadwick02]

...great aspect of the clouds over the water must be what you meant, right Chatt.

Great as..... Err what wait where am I?

[3sport]

Wife, girlfriend or sister - doesn't matter - u had to see that one coming

[UpperleftWake]

My girlfriend would murder me, concrete my feet, and throw me in the Willamette if I posted a picture like such.

Edited October 9, 2013 by MCObray

[Baddog]

Wait, there was a Ronix jacket . . .?

[UWSkier]

Something tells me this will be #1 Google Images search for "Ronix Muse" after a few days...

[jtrovato]

Did anyone else notice the detail on that life jacket? I mean the little diamonds next to the R really make it pop.

[Baddog]

What does that jacket look like from the front?

[Bawshogg]

Hold up....wait.....Who was riding what?

Nice donk. HAHA.

My girlfriend would murder me, concrete my feet, and throw me in the Willamette if I posted a picture like such.

Send me one Mase, I'll throw it up.