- My Forums
- Tiger Rant
- LSU Recruiting
- SEC Rant
- Saints Talk
- Pelicans Talk
- More Sports Board
- Fantasy Sports
- Golf Board
- Soccer Board
- O-T Lounge
- Tech Board
- Home/Garden Board
- Outdoor Board
- Health/Fitness Board
- Movie/TV Board
- Book Board
- Music Board
- Political Talk
- Money Talk
- Fark Board
- Gaming Board
- Travel Board
- Food/Drink Board
- Ticket Exchange
- TD Help Board
Customize My Forums- View All Forums
- Show Left Links
- Topic Sort Options
- Trending Topics
- Recent Topics
- Active Topics
Started By
Message
Pontoon Boat Stereo upgrade.
Posted on 4/25/11 at 9:20 pm
Posted on 4/25/11 at 9:20 pm
Any good recomendations on marine speakers & amps for pontoon boat. i would like to replace 2 6.5" with 4 6.5". Lets hear good,bad & ugly.
4
Posted on 4/26/11 at 1:39 am to chackbay
If your budget allows, JL Audio makes the best equipment in my opinion.
If you're looking for something more reasonable, Sony also makes a very good speaker. It's pretty close in quality but you're not paying for the JL name.
How loud are you trying to go? Depending on your stereo, you may not need an amp.
If you're looking for something more reasonable, Sony also makes a very good speaker. It's pretty close in quality but you're not paying for the JL name.
How loud are you trying to go? Depending on your stereo, you may not need an amp.
Posted on 4/26/11 at 7:10 am to chackbay
We did a budget upgrade on my dads last party barge. 4 Polk 6.5" speakers and a refirbished Sony amp. That amp is nothing special but for $69 from ebay it sounded fine. For the $ Polk makes great marine speakers. Kicker, Memphis Audio, Alpine all make good marine stereo gear. JL Audio and Focal speakers are great but pricey also.
If your amp is in a dry location I wouldn't worry about getting a marine model. On his we added an access hatch to the console and mounted it under there.
If your amp is in a dry location I wouldn't worry about getting a marine model. On his we added an access hatch to the console and mounted it under there.
Posted on 4/26/11 at 7:18 am to Old South
Memphis audio makes good marine equipment.
If its used in freshwater, you dont have to use marine speakers. Just put a good grill over them to prevent sun damage to the cone.
Even if not "needed" I would recommend an amp, it will make the sound much clearer and louder in an open air environment.
If its used in freshwater, you dont have to use marine speakers. Just put a good grill over them to prevent sun damage to the cone.
Even if not "needed" I would recommend an amp, it will make the sound much clearer and louder in an open air environment.
Posted on 4/26/11 at 8:07 am to chackbay
Fusion Marine Audio systems
I installed one last year in my bay boat and have been completely satisfied. My Ipod fits into the stereo and is completely water proof. Once inserted the stereo turns into your ipod. So you can change playlist, songs, or whatever right off the stereo faceplate. Speakers also rock.
Goo Luck
I installed one last year in my bay boat and have been completely satisfied. My Ipod fits into the stereo and is completely water proof. Once inserted the stereo turns into your ipod. So you can change playlist, songs, or whatever right off the stereo faceplate. Speakers also rock.
Goo Luck
Posted on 4/26/11 at 10:20 am to jmeng
quote:
If your amp is in a dry location I wouldn't worry about getting a marine model. On his we added an access hatch to the console and mounted it under there.
I disagree with this. Out of everything, I consider the amp the most important one to be a Marine Grade unit. I had a non-marine amp mounted in the closed bow of my ski boat (no water whatsoever up there) It still fried due to condensation during a humid day. Replaced with a Marine amp and no issues for 3 years now.
Posted on 4/26/11 at 1:22 pm to Chris4x4gill2
quote:
I disagree with this. Out of everything, I consider the amp the most important one to be a Marine Grade unit. I had a non-marine amp mounted in the closed bow of my ski boat (no water whatsoever up there) It still fried due to condensation during a humid day. Replaced with a Marine amp and no issues for 3 years now.
Different strokes I guess. I have marine amps now because they came in the boat but probably 80% of the installs I see in other boats use regular amps. Most of the shops I've talked to recomend the same thing. But, its all about peace of mind. If you're worried about it then the extra $ is cheap insurance.
Page 1 of 1
Popular
Back to top
Follow TigerDroppings for LSU Football News