JustinWillmon Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Hey guys im not sure if this is the correct place or if anyone even has experience with boats on here. But if so i would love some help. I have a friend that came to me and wants a system for his boat... (tower speakers, amp, and sub.) He went to a local audio shop and they quoted him for 2 speakers an amp and sub 3100 dollars. All that stuff was wetsound which i know is good but there has to be something that can get just as loud for cheaper. He wants to keep it around $2000 dollars. So does anyone have experience with boats? Ive never done one before so it would be something new but i think i could get him a good system for less than 3100 dollars and it would be an experience for me as well. So any help or recommendations on what to get or where to look? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
will77530 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 i would try looking on sonicelectronix.com there prices are usually pretty cheap Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinWillmon Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Ya i have found some pretty good prices on stuff, but i dont want it to sound like crap.. I have no experience with marine audio so i dont have a clue what brands are good and what isnt. I guess i need some insight on what brands to check out, i know whats good in car audio but dont know if any of that would sound good in a can on a tower. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolarbilz Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Boats suk to put stereo in..done few myself fiberglass is a mess suks to cut.I.know ur friend wants to save.if choice u need marine speakers n.amps.if not use whatever kicker does okay.made my own tower pods with clamps Just need welder we saved money but alot of work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robert8252 Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 (edited) I like alpines marine stuff. I've used a few. Alpine, Sony, Fusion, and Pioneer. The fusion actually sounded pretty good but I liked the alpine's sound the best in the application. Edited July 13, 2011 by Robert8252 Quote 2013 F150 Crew Cab Old Build Log Feedback 2013 F150 Equipment - Some Awesome Stereo Sound Making Stuff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolarbilz Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Diffrence between wetsounds,or even.liquid acoustics which my buddy sells...is they are made to play out in open element project sound far away...car audio stuff does okay close by in boat but wont project sound far. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinWillmon Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Yeah ive really been eyeing the kicker 6500.2 it says its an HLCD speaker and is horn loaded so it seems like with the right amount of power you would be able to hear it pretty far behind the boat. If hes just looking for sound and doesnt really care about getting sound outside the boat then, maybe like the kicker kmt60, a sub and a 5 channel amp? Im mainly looking at kicker cause they seem to have stuff that i could get for a little cheaper and im hoping its quality stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolarbilz Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Its all going to work..my dads boat I put four Kar design 6.5.and a jesnen 12 with image dynamics 5 channel.with Crossfire eq and ipod only.and no bull sounded great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinWillmon Posted July 13, 2011 Author Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Another question I have, Is how do I hook the amp up. The back of the stereo doesn't have rcas on it and I can't figure out how to make it work. I could use an eq but then how do I get sound to the eq? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dolarbilz Posted July 13, 2011 Report Share Posted July 13, 2011 Use the speaker wires of deck.run high low converter.or use eq alone and plug in ipod be done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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