How are the stock Stereo systems?

[flyingnugget]

Hey Guys, Was wondering if anyone has some insight into the the stock stereo systems that are currently on/coming on the 250 lines?

Looking into maybe upgrading boats from my awesome and reliable 2014 242LS to a 2024 255 XE/XD.

I know the systems have come a long way from the Clarion head unit I had stock on my 242. I've seen bits and pieces of Wetsounds being mentioned on the newer models but no specs. Yamaha is very limited in 'details" even on the brochure.

I put a nice Fusion system with extra speakers, WS amp and powered sub on mine and love the sound. Just curious if the new systems will be cranking or will I have to mod a $100k boat for better sound.

Thanks for any input.

 

[kgower]

Unfortunately, the WS stock amps on the Yamaha's are locked down and can't be tuned.

 

[ahenderson432]

I picked up my 2024 255xd last week. Been messing with the Zone Adjustments but the Wet Sounds System is certainly not meeting expectations. There is no "punch" to the base from the Sub or Tower and the Cabin zone is lacking volume. I have contacted WS and they are sending me a dongle to plug into the amps to upload the "Yamaha" approved tune to see if it helps (in case the tune is incorrect from install). More to follow once the dongle arrives.
Outside of that the boat is amazing!

 

[flyingnugget]

Well that’s pretty disappointing regarding the sound and thanks for that reply.. let me know if the dongle helps out any.

you have any specs on the system? Amp, #speakers, max wattage and sub type/location etc??? I just can’t find anything.

congrats on the new toy!!! Send some pix

 

[ahenderson432]

Update......

I received the Dongle from WetSounds. Plugged it in, pressed the button, and the download was complete is less than 5 seconds. This was on the HTX-6 DSP-OE (Bow, Cabin, Aft, and Sub) speakers. The Highs are now loud enough to hear while cruising and the Sub hits like it should.

A little disappointed that there is no information on these sound systems even when talking to the WetSounds Rep. Could not get straight answers on what model/wiring or operation information a Tech Support Rep should be able to answer. (HTX-4 DSP has a RED LeD) at times. Knowing a RED LeD pattern is used for troubleshooting codes but mine stays solid. Tech Support Red could not answer why........May push for RMA replacements.

The HTX-4 DSP running the Tower has 6 RCA Inputs for a 4-channel AMP. WTH? Even the Tech Support Rep at WetSounds was confused.......now I am not the most confident in the system. Sending the Dongle back along with emailing photos of the setup/wiring for a re-program of the HTX-4 DSP in hopes of getting the Tower more juice.

BTW. Getting inside the Helm is not an easy task with all of the DriveX system installed. Gonna have to teach the 7 year old some quick Stereo System Wiring. LoL