Multi zone head units

[spatty99]

I would like to add a simple and clean way to separately control volume of both in the boat speakers (powered by the head unit) and tower speakers (powered by an amp via rca outs). My current in line rca adjustment going to the amp works, but is a little clunky and requires a lot of amp gain and/or fading one of the in boat channels. All the better if in boat sound is improved (but I don't want to mess with adding another amp).

The Fusion 650, 750, 755 look to fit (standard single DIN) and function exactly how I want. Any have experience with those, or other better or less expensive options?

 

[veedubtek]

If you don't mind your current HU, you could always add a Wetsounds 420BT (they have a cheaper version without bluetooth if you already have that/don't need it as well)

https://www.amazon.com/WS-420BT-Sounds-Equalizer-Integrated-Bluetooth/dp/B010EIKH96/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1524792072&sr=8-1&keywords=ws420bt&dpID=41-tqMxdvYL&preST=_SX300_QL70_&dpSrc=srch

 

[Jgorm]

I used to use something like this to control 3 amps put one on the front and one on the rear and you can balance the sounds.

Sound Storm S4EQ 4 Band Pre-Amp Car Equalizer With Gold-Plated Front / Rear and Subwoofer Outputs https://www.amazon.com/dp/B000O50VEQ/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_RpO4AbJ5CHK12

 

[vxooxv]

I have the Fusion ms-ud755, the NRX300 swim deck control and MS-CBUSB3.5 (aux and usb adaptor). Not gonna lie, i liked it so much I actually put the same HU in my jeep wranger which never sees it's top.

Sure it's cheaper to add an EQ but I didn't want another device; I wanted a better device.

I absolutely love the zone control. I have my subs, tower and cabin all separated. The volume limit is also a plus - it helps if you a. have kids that like to play with the controls and/or b. have amps that if at full volume could blow your setup. I'm running all wetsounds. I will admit if you have a iphone (plus) model the uni-dock is probably a bit to small. When I upgraded to the X I gained use of this feature and it's very nice to have your phone charging, stored out of the elements and sourcing your audio. Add in the rear control and / or an apple watch and you're all set. I've seen folks run 4 cabins off the internal amp and get quite a bit more sound. IMHO do it!

If you need an adaptor - odin at earmark audio or jetboatpilot sell the adaptors.

 

[spatty99]

Thanks all for the input. Went with the Fusion multi zone head unit. Found one of the last ms-ud 750 on clearance at West Marine for $449 and couldn't resist.