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Posted on 7/6/26 at 9:56 am to Beauw
Ill echo what most have said. A few different options i've seen and seems like a no brainer as far as simplicity but still good quality.
- Turtlebox
- Ecogear Defender is comparable sound quality wise as a Turtlebox and a couple hundred dollars cheaper
-Waterproof soundbar like Wetsounds you can mount to the grab rail on the console and run a wire to the battery for power.
- Turtlebox
- Ecogear Defender is comparable sound quality wise as a Turtlebox and a couple hundred dollars cheaper
-Waterproof soundbar like Wetsounds you can mount to the grab rail on the console and run a wire to the battery for power.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 10:31 am to CP3
CP3, Kinda off topic but have you ever considered filming videos of you rewiring boats for YouTube? I’ve seen your work posted here and could watch videos like that for hours.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 10:55 am to magicman534
JL Audio M6 speakers and subs
JL amps. I have the older series and have had zero issues with mine.
Fusion head unit -
JL amps. I have the older series and have had zero issues with mine.
Fusion head unit -
Posted on 7/6/26 at 11:01 am to Beauw
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The stereo in my boat is almost 10 years old and it seems the sub has a short so I’m thinking of just replacing everything.
So your question becomes...
1) do I want to replace old busted speaker on my boat with new speakers?
If so, then upgrade to JL audio marine.
or
2) am I fine with old busted speakers still on my boat that don't work.
Then get a turtlebox.
I like the turtle box fine, but I'm the type that if I have them there (installed) I want them working.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 12:18 pm to TopWaterTiger
Another vote for JL, if you want the best quality marine speaker made buy the M6 line. I ran Wet Sounds for years, they went to crap about 7 or 8 years ago.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 4:18 pm to CP3
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It really just depends on how much you want to spend and/or how good you want it to sound.
Top tier (IMO):
- Rockford Fosgate M2 series speakers
- JL M6 series speakers
Mid tier:
- Rockford Fosgate M0 series speakers
- JL M3 series speakers
- Kicker speakers
Budget:
- Skar speakers are actually pretty good for the price. I would almost put them in mid tier. Ran a pair of 8” in a system with some JL M6 speakers and they were comparable in loudness, not quite as clear but still sounded good enough and are SIGNIFICANTLY cheaper. They need a good bit of power though.
If you want to actually hear any of these while running you’re gonna want to power them with an amp though. I like fusion amps the most. JL and Rockford are good too. If you don’t care that much about sound quality you can probably go with cheaper options as long as you match it to power needed by speakers.
This is the definitive reply, with one caveat. I respect the hell out of CP3s opinions, but the new Kicker M-Class are absolutely on par with Rockford M2 and JL M6. They are significantly better than previous Kicker models.
You'll want 200 watts going to all the top quality 8" speakers. You're leaving a lot on the table with anything less.
Super budget friendly option is Skar speakers with NVX amp. IMO those NVX amps are good with a very good price.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 4:39 pm to Beauw
Buy two turtle boxes. Bullet proof and you can use them for other things.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 4:48 pm to Beauw
I have a, wet sounds stereo, 2 wetsounds 8in zero speakers, 1 8in JL speaker and 4 JL 5in speakers hooked up on 2 amps. It sounds great.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 4:54 pm to saintsfan1977
I just redid mine last winter. Went with 6 kicker 6.5”, kicker marine head unit, skar 4 channel marine amp. Did it all myself. Very happy with it.
Posted on 7/6/26 at 6:02 pm to magicman534
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CP3, Kinda off topic but have you ever considered filming videos of you rewiring boats for YouTube?
I’ve thought about it a few times. I honestly just don’t feel like doing the editing on the backend after it’s all done.
That being said, I’m going to be rigging out a 47ft Freeman a little over a year from now. It’s coming as basically a naked hull straight from Freeman. That would probably be a good one to film if I decided to start making videos
This post was edited on 7/6/26 at 6:08 pm
Posted on 7/7/26 at 10:11 am to onelochevy
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JL or Fusion.
My recommendation as well. Garmin owns both of these now.
Posted on 7/7/26 at 3:02 pm to JGTiger
honestly OP probably ought to just get a new boat
Posted on 7/7/26 at 3:18 pm to CP3
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I’m going to be rigging out a 47ft Freeman a little over a year from now.
CP3
I know this is a longshot but I would love to volunteer to help with something like that. I know jackshit about such things but if you need a helping hand even just someone to hand you shite I would be all about it, on my off days off course.
Posted on 7/7/26 at 3:36 pm to speckledawg
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No audio installed when I bought my boat and went with two turtleboxes instead. Have one that I connect to a Ram mount at the bow (facing back) and one under the back platform (facing forward).
What kind of mounts? Where did you get them? Pics of set up?
Posted on 7/7/26 at 5:01 pm to CP3
Did you happen to know Nick Compton? He sold his business and is now working at Nor-Tech boats out of Miami.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 5:22 am to CP3
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That being said, I’m going to be rigging out a 47ft Freeman a little over a year from now. It’s coming as basically a naked hull straight from Freeman. That would probably be a good one to film if I decided to start making videos
Do it man. Dont be lazy. I would love to see that . Man I see some of that work from guys down here and it is incredible. From someone who has done audio installs and always tried to be a neat and organized as possible, It is truly amazing work.
Shoot the video, let someone else edit it.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 5:24 am to Clinger
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Buy two turtle boxes. Bullet proof and you can use them for other things.
For all the people who have the turtleboxes, which one are you buying? Ive been seeing them for a while in all the posts but never heard one. I love shite like that and if they sound great, Id probably buy one to use around the pool.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 5:24 am to Antib551
In the past I didn’t find I got my money out of JL audio amps. Been rocking all kicker for the last three years and it’s really satisfied.
Posted on 7/8/26 at 6:11 pm to Beauw
I replaced on old system in my last boat with skars and added a skar amp.
My new boat has clarions in them, when they shite out I’ll be going back with Skars again.
My new boat has clarions in them, when they shite out I’ll be going back with Skars again.
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