2017 AR210 - Swim deck speakers

[jeff_s]

Has anyone here removed the side cushions and installed speakers in the factory location? Seems pretty cut and dry. I’m sure I would have to remove the cushion clips and fill them in

I’m looking to start gathering the stuff (speakers, wires etc) to instal new speakers in these spots.

Anyone know what size the factory speakers would be there that would fit in the indent already there? I understand I will have to cut it out to fit the speakers.

*We have about 3’ of snow here or else I would take the cover off and see for myself.*

Thanks I’m advance!

 

[Trevor Shipman]

I have a 2006 210 and we put speakers behind with the same small gap you show, the sound was really dissappointing. We ended up cutting the cushion.

 

[adrianp89]

I want to put speakers where the "CR" and WN" are.

 

[jeff_s]

I have a 2006 210 and we put speakers behind with the same small gap you show, the sound was really dissappointing. We ended up cutting the cushion.

I believe I can remove my side cushions and not have to alter the big cushions. That’s what I’m looking to do. All 4 of my rear cushions seems to be independent of each other.

I like your setup you went with.

 

[jeff_s]

I want to put speakers where the "CR" and WN" are.

I thought about that too as a 2nd alternative.

 

[DCB-270]

@Jebinok has JL speakers in the lower section and they sound great.

 

[djetok]

I have a 15 and my cushions don't extend as far, so I put them there. The sounds is just ok, but I wish I would have put them on the lower deck. That way its directed out the back of the boat, not criss cross out the back.

 

[Jebinok]

 

[Drift Away]

This is how i did mine on my SX240. I had to have the seats cut about5" to fit my 7.7

 

[Papa Erp]

@jeff_s . I was thinking about doing the the same thing to my 2017 AR 210. The stock stereo and speakers are horrible sounding. We hang out off the swim deck a lot and when in the water you can barely hear the music. I'm interested to hear what others think of this idea. I may just invest in tower speakers and amp.

 

[jeff_s]

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I’m starting to like the idea of the speakers on the lower platform.

This is how i did mine on my SX240. I had to have the seats cut about5" to fit my 7.7View attachment 67438 View attachment 67439

Super clean install. I should be able to just remove my side cushions and not have to alter my rear cushions.

@jeff_s . I was thinking about doing the the same thing to my 2017 AR 210. The stock stereo and speakers are horrible sounding. We hang out off the swim deck a lot and when in the water you can barely hear the music. I'm interested to hear what others think of this idea. I may just invest in tower speakers and amp.

Yes! The stock setup is weak. It’s my biggest gripe but it’s an easy fix.
I’ve already replace the 4 cabin speakers with JL MX650’s. That made a huge difference.

Next is a new head unit. Gonna get an Infiniti 315. It’s a direct fit for the crap head unit our boats come with.


I have an amp to install as well.

 

[djetok]

I’m starting to like the idea of the speakers on the lower platform.


Super clean install. I should be able to just remove my side cushions and not have to alter my rear cushions.



Yes! The stock setup is weak. It’s my biggest gripe but it’s an easy fix.
I’ve already replace the 4 cabin speakers with JL MX650’s. That made a huge difference.

Next is a new head unit. Gonna get an Infiniti 315. It’s a direct fit for the crap head unit our boats come with.
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I have an amp to install as well.

What about the rear controls ? That's the main reason I haven' swapped my hu.

 

[jeff_s]

What about the rear controls ? That's the main reason I haven' swapped my hu.

I don’t have rear controls.

That’s half the reason why I’m changing my HU. I need a volume knob (current Hu does not have a volume knob) and my current HU doesn’t have the capabilities to hook up a wired remote control for rear controls.

 

[Papa Erp]

I would think the rear cushions from a 212 would also work since they are shorter to give clearance for the speakers. Not sure on cost.

 

[Drift Away]

I would think the rear cushions from a 212 would also work since they are shorter to give clearance for the speakers. Not sure on cost.

I was gonna do that with my SX240 and 242 rear seats but the lines and colors did not line up and would have drove me crazy. Those were a little over $300 but getting them off and restiched only cost $80 and the colors and lines still line up.

 

[jeff_s]

I would think the rear cushions from a 212 would also work since they are shorter to give clearance for the speakers. Not sure on cost.

I was gonna do that with my SX240 and 242 rear seats but the lines and colors did not line up and would have drove me crazy. Those were a little over $300 but getting them off and restiched only cost $80 and the colors and lines still line up.

Do those small side cushions come off separate of the main back cushions? I thought it’s 4 separate cushions on the swim platform.(I’m referring to my boat)

In my picture below... it seems the small cushion can be removed.




I wish Spring was here already... 2’ of snow and cold temps suck

 

[Drift Away]

Do those small side cushions come off separate of the main back cushions? I thought it’s 4 separate cushions on the swim platform.(I’m referring to my boat)

In my picture below... it seems the small cushion can be removed.
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Should Separate right there on the right amd might to have it cut some where around the oher black line

 

[jeff_s]

Looks like 2 different part #’s
#39 is the wing cushion.

 

[jeff_s]

So I bought a pair of JL MX650’s and I think I want to try to install them here


I can’t figure out how to get the cushion off. The top corner has something still holding it in.

I’m thinking 6.5” speakers might be too big here? Does anyone know what size the speakers are on 212 boats with speakers in this location?

 

[jeff_s]

So close. But there is no turning back. I’m gonna think on this for a few