Sony MEX-M70BT Head Unit

[Bandit19]

Can I keep current head unit Sony MEX-M70BT and get a good 6 channel amplifier to run my 6 XS-650-S-RGB-KL 100 watt speakers? If you have good amp and speakers does head unit matter? Thanks, 2010 Cobalt 242

[NautiGirl]

Not as much as days gone by when we used things like CD's as audio sources and relied on on board DAC's

Make sure its it's got a good selection of inputs - Aux 3.5, Bluetooth or even USB iPhone Control.

If you are running external Amp's most important will be the number of pre-outs on the Head Unit. Our Sony which I think is a model or two ahead of that one has a dedicated sub level output and two other sets of Pre-outs.

[Big Block Power]

I have a bad one of those head units. If you want to donate it to a good cause I need one. I have the head unit 1 up from that one and I can't complain.

[Driller]

Can I keep current head unit Sony MEX-M70BT and get a good 6 channel amplifier to run my 6 XS-650-S-RGB-KL 100 watt speakers? If you have good amp and speakers does head unit matter? Thanks, 2010 Cobalt 242

I kept my old MB Quart head unit on my 2011 242. Replaced all the speakers with JLs, added an 8 channel JL amp, a 10" JL sub, and a bluetooth receiver. A world of difference in the sound. I happy with it and didn't have to replace the remotes at the helm and transom. The old head unit is good enough for me.