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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 08:45 AM
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Hi,tired of the oe radio head on my 13' cvo. Wondering if anyone has switched to one of these units and do you like over stock? I like both for what they do but I see Jensen has xm feature. Advise reviews appreciated.
 
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We use mostly the aquatic here at the shop. It does not have the XM feature but it is a very good solid head unit for the money. Now in the next few weeks and updated version is being released that will be XM ready as well as a couple other updated features.
 
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OK cool. I'll wait to see then. Thank you
 
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Old Dec 5, 2016 | 12:19 PM
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/audio...ly-a-week.html

These are the specs on the new verison
 
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Ya I saw them in previous thread and on line. Thanks
 
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I have the Aquatics, first one had an internal issue and was warrantied. (Might have been related to solid engine mounts, which were replaced.) Second one is flawless and works as advertised...

One thing that I don't like about the Aquatics is that the entire faceplate has to be removed to access the compartment. Can't really remove the faceplate as a anti-theft feature as that exposes it to the elements and water. Plus always fear that the faceplate will fall off when riding down the road due to not being fully locked in, which I triple check after I mess with it prior to a ride.
 
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Why would you limit your options to just those two head units?
 
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I have the Aquatics, first one had an internal issue and was warrantied. (Might have been related to solid engine mounts, which were replaced.) Second one is flawless and works as advertised...

One thing that I don't like about the Aquatics is that the entire faceplate has to be removed to access the compartment. Can't really remove the faceplate as a anti-theft feature as that exposes it to the elements and water. Plus always fear that the faceplate will fall off when riding down the road due to not being fully locked in, which I triple check after I mess with it prior to a ride.
The new version of the aquatic radio does come with a dummy faceplate to address that issue.
 
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So that compartment hold ipod/phone? How big a phone will it hold? Apple 6+/Samsung 7??
 
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So that compartment hold ipod/phone? How big a phone will it hold? Apple 6+/Samsung 7??
It is designed to hold up to a 6+ without a case in it.
 
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