New Stereo Question

[DaveShip55]

I have a 2022 255XD, and I’m finally looking into upgrading the stereo. My question is, I’ve seen the few aftermarket adaptors that I can plug into the Connext system, using the 4 zones, and being able to utilize the RCA’s as normal, and go that route, upgrading to multiple amps and upgrading the speakers and such.
Or, I was thinking of building a total ‘separate’ system all together and just getting a new JL ‘Head Unit’ and going that route, just disconnecting the Stock plug to the Wetsounds amp I have now. Also wondering if doing that, would that throw some sort of Error Code, which could be a nightmare?
Just wondering if there’s any benefit to going the separate system using the JL head unit? I’m guessing I’d have much better settings and adjustments, compared to the simple 4 zones using the Connext system?

 

[NJboater]

Personally, I installed a fusion head unit & jl amp/speakers, ran new wiring for all of it and kept the old system plugged in but hid it to avoid connext errors. This worked well for me, but it really is preference if you’d want to control audio with the existing screen or bypass altogether.

 

[DaveShip55]

Personally, I installed a fusion head unit & jl amp/speakers, ran new wiring for all of it and kept the old system plugged in but hid it to avoid connext errors. This worked well for me, but it really is preference if you’d want to control audio with the existing screen or bypass altogether.

Nice, that’s exactly what I was thinking about doing. Quick question, did you actually leave the Wetsounds Amp(s) as well (can’t even remember if I have two or one, LMAO!), then just disconnect the speakers?
I just think it would be easier to totally rebuild a new system separate from the Connext. It sure was a lot easier on my old 2005 Yamaha. LOL! Had and ‘old school’ Alpine head unit, 5 PPI amps, 3 sets of Polk Audio 6.5” separates in the cabin, two Polk Audio 6x9’s in custom built enclosure on the tower, along with 2 more sets of Polk Audio 6.5’s in cans on the tower, then two 12” Alpine subs (in sealed boxes) behind the drivers and passenger seats. Dang I miss that system!.

 

[NJboater]

Nice, that’s exactly what I was thinking about doing. Quick question, did you actually leave the Wetsounds Amp(s) as well (can’t even remember if I have two or one, LMAO!), then just disconnect the speakers?
I just think it would be easier to totally rebuild a new system separate from the Connext. It sure was a lot easier on my old 2005 Yamaha. LOL! Had and ‘old school’ Alpine head unit, 5 PPI amps, 3 sets of Polk Audio 6.5” separates in the cabin, two Polk Audio 6x9’s in custom built enclosure on the tower, along with 2 more sets of Polk Audio 6.5’s in cans on the tower, then two 12” Alpine subs (in sealed boxes) behind the drivers and passenger seats. Dang I miss that system!.

I have an AR250 and the speakers were awful and amp was some no name unbranded silver box. I left it plugged in and left the factory wire runs in place because they were zip tied up in the hull and hard to remove. The factory wiring had 4 of the 6 speakers wired in series, which is why I needed to run new wires anyway. I prefer having the system independent of connext