wet sounds STEALTH-XT Powersport Soundbar Owner’s Manual

: June 6, 2024
: wet sounds

wet sounds STEALTH-XT Powersport Soundbar

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Thank you for choosing this Wet SoundsTM product!

Wet Sounds’ products are designed and crafted to achieve or exceed the highest performance standards in the industry. We build every soundbar with unsurpassed passion as well, so we can deliver the highest performing products to you. We live and breathe high performance audio so you can enjoy the very best audio experience wherever you go.

The Stealth Series soundbars are designed to give every ATV, UTV, Golf Cart, Boat, and vehicle in your garage the ability to ride with a loud, live, and clear high performance audio solution.

Please take a moment to read the instruction manual before starting your installation. This guide will explain the benefits of the technologies developed by Wet Sounds and will help you understand the correct installation methods and use of this product. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact a certified Wet Sounds dealer. You may also contact Wet Sounds technical support by dialing 1-877-WET-SPKR (1-877-938-7757).

Stealth XT Soundbar Features

Weatherproof rated for all outdoor marine and powersports applications
Advanced DSP-controlled Class-D amplifier delivering clear sound, improved mid-bass and low-end bass response
Built-in Bluetooth® connectivity with source control
Sync multiple XT soundbars to share audio
Backlit control panel & RGB accent lights with 12 color modes
Integrated LED dome light
Complete power/ground wire harness with in-line 20A fuse
3.5 AUX Input for a wired connection
3.5mm line output (2V) to connect an additional external amplifier and speakers.
IP67 rated RF wireless remote
Universal L-brackets and spacers with hardware included
Wet Sounds patented Fast Track sliding mount system

Stealth XT Soundbar Specifications

Stealth XT 6 Specs:

4 marine-rated 3″ full range drivers
2 marine-rated 1″ tweeters

Stealth XT 8 Specs:

6 marine-rated 3″ full range drivers
2 marine-rated 1″ tweeters

Stealth XT 12 Specs:

8 marine-rated 3″ full range drivers
4 marine-rated 3/4″ tweeters

All Stealth XT Soundbars:

600W Class D Amplifier
Frequency: 40Hz – 20kHz
Max Current Draw: 15 amps
Operating Voltage: 10V – 16V
Bluetooth® Enabled with broadcasting connectivity
IP Rated: IP67
Length: XT 12: 33.74″ XT 8: 26.85″ XT 6: 21.31″
Width: 4.04″
Height: 3.85″

Included Products

Stealth XT soundbar
RF remote controller
Steering wheel cradle
(x2) L-brackets
(x2) Spacers
(x2) Button Hex-head M8 x 25mm bolts
(x4) Button Hex-head M8 x 45mm bolts

Optional Accessories

Please visit www.wetsounds.com for more information on Stealth XT accessories.

Square Clamps:

Stealth Clamp square 1.25″ (ST-ADP-SQ 1.25)
Stealth Clamp square 1.0″ (ST-ADP-SQ 1.0)
Stealth Clamp Square .75″ (ST-ADP-SQ .75)

Round Clamps:

Stealth Clamp Round 2.0″ (ST-ADP-RND 2.0)
Stealth Clamp Round T 2.0″ (ST-ADP-RND 2.0T)
Stealth Clamp Round 1.75″ ( ST-ADP-RND 1.75)
Stealth Clamp Round 1.5″ (ST-ADP-RND 1.5)

Slider Bracket:

Stealth Slider Bracket (ST-ADP-SLIDER BRACKET)

Stealth XT Dimensions

All Stealth XT models share the same height and depth, but length varies among models. Reference the image and chart below:

Soundbar dimensions with L-Bracket:

The chart below shows soundbar dimensions with the L-Bracket installed in (A) short configuration with no spacer, (B) short configuration with spacer, (C) long configuration with no spacer, and (D) long configuration with spacer.

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Stealth XT 6

| Stealth XT 8|

Stealth XT 12

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A

| 23.34”| 28.87”| 35.76”
B| 25.07”| 30.60”|

37.49”

C

| 24.16” – 26.85”| 29.63” – 32.32”| 36.52” – 39.21”
D| 25.90” – 28.58”| 31.36” – 34.05”|

38.25” – 40.94”

Installation Specifications

Mounting Instructions:

Find the mounting location and determine which configuration to install the provided L-Bracket. Please reference pages 5-6 for the different configurations. Fasten the L-Bracket to the soundbar loosely.
Hold the L-Bracket in place on the soundbar when using configuration A or B. Take an M8 x 45mm bolt (25mm if not using a spacer) using a flat washer and lock washer and loosely fasten the L-Bracket to the soundbar. When mounting in configuration C or D, do not use a flat washer when fastening the L-Bracket to the soundbar. We recommend using threadlocker on these bolts.
Ensure the soundbar is in the desired location, then use the additional M8 x 45mm bolt and tighten it in place using the hex-nuts provided. We recommend using threadlocker on these bolts.
Adjust the soundbar in the proper orientation and tighten it in the desired position.

Wiring Instructions:

If installing on a gas vehicle:

Carefully remove the Positive (+) then Negative (-) battery wires.
Connect the Negative (Black) wire to the Negative (-) battery terminal and the Positive (Red) wire to the Positive (+) battery terminal.
Reinstall the Positive (+) then Negative (-) battery wires.
Route the blue AUX Input cable to a desired location.
Optional: Route and connect the blue Remote Wire and the blue Signal Output cable to an additional amplifier or Stealth AS subwoofer.

If installing on a electric vehicle:
*If using a 16V or higher battery system, a DC-DC converter is required.

Switch the electric vehicle into Tow Mode under the seat.
Carefully remove the Positive (+) then Negative (-) battery wires.
Connect the Negative (Black) wire to the Negative (-) terminal and the Positive (Red) wire to the Positive (+) terminal on the DC-DC converter.
Reinstall the Positive (+) then Negative (-) battery wires.
Route the blue AUX Input cable to a desired location.
Optional: Route and connect the blue Remote Wire and the blue Signal Output cable to an additional amplifier or Stealth AS subwoofer.
Switch back into Run Mode.

Stealth XT Soundbar Wiring Diagram

Control Panel Functions

Power/AUX: Long press (3 sec) to turn the soundbar ON or OFF. Short press to enter AUX mode ( icon red). For additional instructions reference page 11.
Dome Light: Short press to turn the dome light ON or OFF.
Track Back: Short press for the previous track.
RGB Switch: A long press will turn the RGB accent lights ON or OFF. Short press the RGB switch to toggle RGB modes. For additional RGB mode instructions reference page 13.
Volume Down: Short press to lower the soundbar volume.
Volume Up: Short press to increase the soundbar volume.
Track Forward: Short press to skip the current track.
Play/Pause: Short press to play/pause the current track.
Bluetooth®/Broadcasting: Short press to enter Bluetooth® pairing mode ( icon blue). Enter broadcasting mode by long pressing (LP) the Bluetooth® icon for 3 sec ( icon green). For additional instructions reference page 11-12.

Remote Functions

Note: Remote only functions while the soundbar is on.

Bluetooth®/AUX: Short press to toggle between AUX mode ( icon red) and Bluetooth® mode ( icon blue).
Dome Light: Short press to turn the dome light ON or OFF.
Play/Pause: Short press to play/pause the current track.
RGB Switch: A long press will turn the RGB accent lights ON or OFF. Short press the RGB switch to toggle RGB modes. For additional RGB mode instructions reference page 13.
Track Forward: Short press to skip the current track.
Volume Up: Short press to increase the soundbar volume.
Volume Down: Short press to lower the soundbar volume.
Track Back: Short press for the previous track.

Audio Source Connection

AUX Mode:

Short press the power button on the control panel, or icon on the remote, to toggle between AUX ( icon red) and Bluetooth® ( ****icon blue).

Bluetooth® Mode:

Pairing a new device:
Single press the Bluetooth® button on the control panel to enter Bluetooth® pairing mode, the icon will flash blue until paired to a device. Once paired, the icon will stay solid blue.

Reset Bluetooth® Paring List:
In Bluetooth® mode, very long press (VLP) the Bluetooth® button on the control panel for 8-10 sec to clear all the Bluetooth® devices from the pairing list. After the pairing list is cleared, it will re-enter Bluetooth® pairing mode, and the icon will flash blue until connected to a device. Once paired, the icon will stay solid blue.

Broadcasting Mode:
To sync multiple Stealth XT soundbars using broadcasting mode, audio needs to be played through Bluetooth®. Broadcasting will not work using audio from AUX mode.

Syncing Multiple Stealth XT soundbars: ****

Long press (LP) the Bluetooth® icon on the control panel for 3 sec. The **** icon will turn solid green when the soundbar enters broadcasting mode.
Primary soundbar: First soundbar to enter broadcasting mode while playing audio becomes the primary unit.
Secondary soundbar: Soundbars that enter broadcasting mode with no audio playing will automatically sync and play the audio from the primary unit.
Exit broadcasting mode by long pressing ****the icon on the control panel for 3 sec.

Volume Sync:
Control the volume through the primary soundbar’s control panel, wireless remote, or connected media device. Newly synced soundbars may have varying levels, and syncing volumes may be necessary.

Turn down the volume on the primary soundbar until the volume level is at zero for all synced soundbars.
Once the volume level is zero, the levels are now in sync.
Volume is now freely adjustable and set to desired levels.

Note: Secondary soundbars can independently adjust their volume after the volume sync. To re-sync, follow the steps again in order.

Change Primary soundbar:
When switching a soundbar from secondary to primary, both primary and secondary soundbars need separate media device connections. Meaning, the secondary device must have been connected through Bluetooth® to another device prior to entering broadcast mode.

Pause the audio on the primary soundbar.
Begin playing audio on the secondary soundbar from the media device connected to it.
The primary soundbar, and all others synced, will now play the audio from that secondary soundbar making it the new primary soundbar.

Factory Reseting the Soundbar

Factory reset the soundbar by very long pressing the Volume down and Play/ Pause buttons simultaneously for 8-10 sec on the Stealth XT control panel.
The RGB lights will flash, and the soundbar will turn off.
The soundbar has now been factory reset.
Note: The wireless remote will need to be re-paired after factory reset.

Remote Paring Instructions

Paring after factory reseting the soundbar:

Very long press the Volume down and up buttons on the remote for 8-10 sec until the RGB lights flash on the soundbar. The remote is now paired.

Paring a new wireless remote:
If replacing a previously paired remote, the soundbar needs a factory reset to forget the previous remote.

Factory reset the soundbar by very long pressing the Volume down and Play/Pause buttons simultaneously for 8-10 sec on the Stealth XT control panel.
The RGB lights will flash, and the soundbar will turn off.
Turn the soundbar back on and wait for the icon to flash blue.
Very long press the Volume down and up buttons on the remote for 8-10 sec until the RGB lights flash on the soundbar. The remote is now paired.

Stealth XT Soundbar RGB Mode Chart

Cycle through all 12 color modes using the RGB button on either the control panel or remote. After reaching mode 12, short pressing the RGB button will bring you back to mode 1.

Power On: Very long press the RGB button to turn on the accent lights.
Changing modes: Short Press the RGB button to cycle through all the modes.
Power off: Very long press the RGB button to turn off the accent lights.

RGB Mode Chart

Limited Warranty

What This Warranty Covers
This is a “Limited” warranty. This warranty covers any defects in materials and workmanship and the warranty only applies to the original purchaser and is not transferable. This warranty is only valid if the original purchase was made from an authorized Wet Sounds dealer.

How Long Coverage Lasts
This warranty runs for 2 years from the date of the purchase.

What Is Not Covered
This warranty does not cover fading or discoloration caused by exposure to sunlight or chemicals such as ammonia, household bleach, or any cleaning material that contains abrasive substances. For information on how to prevent fading or discoloration, consult recommendations on cleaning products. Wet Sounds, Inc. does not cover the cost for removal and reinstallation of any kind. Additionally, shipping to Wet Sounds, Inc. is covered by the purchaser. This warranty is void and inapplicable if Wet Sounds deems that the product was abused or misused; including but not limited to Speaker product that has been improperly-powered (under or over powered), causing thermal (burnt voice coil) and/or mechanical failure (torn surrounds or spiders), damage caused by accident, mishandling, improper installation, negligence, normal wear and tear, excessive water or heat damage, freight damage or products that have been altered in any way. (The warranty is not transferable and will neither apply to products purchased from unauthorized dealers nor product owned by anyone other than the original purchaser from an authorized Wet Sounds dealer.) Wet Sounds is not responsible for any damages to a consumer’s boat or person from a product failure. The warranty is void if Wet Sounds deems the product was installed or used improperly. Wet Sounds shall not be responsible for any incidental or consequential damages, except to the extent you may also have other rights which vary by state.

What Wet Sounds, Inc. Will Do
Wet Sounds, Inc. will repair any part of your product that proves to be defective in materials or workmanship. In the event repair is not possible, Wet Sounds, Inc. will replace the product in question. If it is deemed necessary, Wet Sounds, Inc. will either replace the entire product with a refurbished unit or it will be replaced with a model that is similar in price if that model is no longer available. Labor cost and materials needed to complete this service will be at no charge to the purchaser. Additionally, the cost of shipping to the consumer is also covered under this warranty.

How to Obtain Warranty Service
Contact Wet Sounds, Inc. either by phone at 877-938-7757 or by email at warranty@wetsounds.com. A service representative will assist you in the necessary actions to verify that the problem that you are experiencing is covered under warranty. If it is in fact a warranty issue, Wet Sounds will issue an RA number for tracking purposes and give instructions on sending the product in for evaluation.

How State Law Applies
This warranty gives youspecific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

Internet Warning
Wet Sounds, Inc. products sold on any unauthorized website or internet auction site are void of any and all manufacturer’s warranty. Please contact Wet Sounds at 877-938-7757 or visit our website at www.wetsounds.com to search for an authorized site and/or an authorized retailer near you.

Caution & Respect
Wet Sounds speakers can achieve very high sound pressure levels. Please use this product responsibly. Be aware that sound travels great distances across water so please respect other boaters especially while loading/unloading at the ramp or dock. Wet Sounds, Inc. is not responsible for any violations of the law that may be a direct result of excessive volume. Please abide by the rules but have fun doing it.

IC warning
This device contains licence-exempt transmitter(s)/receiver(s) that comply with Innovation, Science and Economic Development Canada’s licence-exempt RSS(s). Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause interference. (2) This device must accept any interference, including interference that may cause undesired operation
of the device.

RF warning statement:
This equipment complies with IC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

FCC STATEMENT

This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.
Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.

NOTE: This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to Part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable -protection against harmful interference in a residential installation. This equipment generates uses and can radiate radio frequency energy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions, may cause harmful interference to radio communications. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures:
-Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.
-Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.
-Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from that to which the receiver is connected.
Consult the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

Radiation Exposure Statement
This equipment complies with FCC radiation exposure limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equipment should be installed and operated with minimum distance 20cm between the radiator & your body.

The Bluetooth® word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by Wet Sounds, Inc. is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.

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Rosenberg, Texas 77471 USA
www.wetsounds.com
877-938-7757