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Wet Sounds Stealth 10 Problems
My two month old Wet Sounds Stealth 10 has been less than reliable.
A month ago, the buttons quit responding while the unit was playing. It wouldn't skip tracks or adjust volume unless it was done via Bluetooth. When I turned off the unit, it would never power back on. I called Wet Sounds and they were helpful, issuing me a RMA. They determined the Bluetooth controller was defective, repaired it, and shipped it back to me within a week.
Recently, the sound bar has started acting up again. The buttons become unresponsive, and the unit will not power up after killing the power at the battery. The only difference is that it actually powered back up and is functioning normally after a couple of days. Weird.
The bar is wired through a Carling Contura X switch. The switch energizes a 40A waterproof relay that ultimately feeds the Stealth 10. The Stealth 10 has not gotten wet: I have not trailered it through the rain, it stays in a climate-controlled garage when not in use, and I don't even spray water on the roof when washing. I don't get it. I thought Wet Sounds was a premium brand. Has anyone else has reliability issues with the Stealth Series sounds bars?
When it works, it absolutely jams and is crystal clear. I've had two different generations SSV WP-OU4 overhead stereos and the Stealth 10 is significantly louder and more clear at higher volumes. However, this has not been a particularly confidence inspiring experience considering the $700+ I paid.
Does having the Stealth 10 wired up through a sealed Contura X switch and powered by 40A relay cause problems?
It doesn't make sense that this would cause issues, but I don't want to be so bold to think I cannot be wrong.
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Sorry I'm not much help but I have looked at those in the past & you would thank for that amount of money it would be more reliable.
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Originally Posted by
T.Rhino
Sorry I'm not much help but I have looked at those in the past & you would thank for that amount of money it would be more reliable.
Good to hear from you! I'm a little puzzled as well, because every single review I've read about this sound bar has been positive. I don't know if I got a dud, or what! It's just a little strange that I am experiencing a similar issue less than a month after warranty work.
2015 Polaris Ranger 900
RVS 86HP Tune | Elka Shocks | QSC Clutching | 27" VIPRs | 5000lb Viper | Baja Designs Lights | Wet Sounds Stealth 10 | 10" SSV Subwoofer | Highlifter Snorkels
2014 Kawasaki Teryx4 800
Warn Provantage 4500-S
28" Terminators | MSA Kore | Highlifter Lift | 50" Radius Lightbar | Dual Batteries |
2011 Yamaha Rhino 734 Sport
Alba 734 | Racer's Edge +2 head | CP 11:1 Piston | 46mm Benchmark TB | JBS Sheave, Muzzys | WER shocks | CATVOS 3" lift | 30" Bighorns
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That's a bummer. Hope they make it right.
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Chris,
Sorry to hear about your issues. I work for Wet Sounds, and we want to make this right for you.
The sound bars have been an amazing selling unit. And your issues are not the norm
please call us at 877-938-7757 tech support.
And we can get your bar looked at and new amp and control panel in there as you should not ever have these issues...
if you have any issues or questions, let me know...thank you..brad
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Dam you have to love that type of customer service that makes a products price a little easier to understand.
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Bead lock wheels , bear claw tires , power steering
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Originally Posted by
Chris
Does having the Stealth 10 wired up through a sealed Contura X switch and powered by 40A relay cause problems?
It doesn't make sense that this would cause issues, but I don't want to be so bold to think I cannot be wrong.
I'm with you. Neither the switch, nor relay, should be any issue at all. If you have power, you have power.
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Brad,
It means a lot to me that you would provide customer service like this. I am happy to say that since this post has been made, my Stealth 10 has been performing flawlessly. It jams. It is clearer and louder than any other overhead stereo bar I have ever owned. I'm not sure what went wrong with it, but after it was sent in to be fixed all has been well. I must say that shipping and properly packing a Stealth 10 for RMA per the tech's advisement is not cheap, but it is what it is. I have no problem paying more for a product if it is better and the customer support is there for those times when something does go wrong. Wet Sounds is still a highly regarded name in outdoor audio in my books.
Thanks again,
Chris
Originally Posted by
bmartin
Chris,
Sorry to hear about your issues. I work for Wet Sounds, and we want to make this right for you.
The sound bars have been an amazing selling unit. And your issues are not the norm
please call us at 877-938-7757 tech support.
And we can get your bar looked at and new amp and control panel in there as you should not ever have these issues...
if you have any issues or questions, let me know...thank you..brad
2015 Polaris Ranger 900
RVS 86HP Tune | Elka Shocks | QSC Clutching | 27" VIPRs | 5000lb Viper | Baja Designs Lights | Wet Sounds Stealth 10 | 10" SSV Subwoofer | Highlifter Snorkels
2014 Kawasaki Teryx4 800
Warn Provantage 4500-S
28" Terminators | MSA Kore | Highlifter Lift | 50" Radius Lightbar | Dual Batteries |
2011 Yamaha Rhino 734 Sport
Alba 734 | Racer's Edge +2 head | CP 11:1 Piston | 46mm Benchmark TB | JBS Sheave, Muzzys | WER shocks | CATVOS 3" lift | 30" Bighorns
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Originally Posted by
bmartin
Chris,
Sorry to hear about your issues. I work for Wet Sounds, and we want to make this right for you.
The sound bars have been an amazing selling unit. And your issues are not the norm
please call us at 877-938-7757 tech support.
And we can get your bar looked at and new amp and control panel in there as you should not ever have these issues...
if you have any issues or questions, let me know...thank you..brad
thanks for coming to our forum!! we would like to get you a spot on here to advertise if you are interested.. thanks for coming on and taking care of our members like this
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Wet sound not responding
I purchased a stealth 10 and hook it up and it worked all day got home from riding and the Bluetooth want even connect and the remote didn't work either what am I doing wrong
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