Few Questions About Marine Audio

[cheese20323]

So my cousin just got a boat, he doesn't want big system, he wants something would just give him good sound, so my questions were that boats operate on 12v so i wouldn't need all those of marine audio or do I? Can I use like a regular car deck and speakers and amp? He just wants 4 speakers, 2 off the amp and other 2 off the Hu's power and leave the rear channel on the amp for a sub. But do you really need a sub for marine use would you be able to hear it? He just wants some thing little not go all out just for chillin...

[Skullz]

Marine versions are water resistant and or water proof so i would go with the marine versions for H/U and speakers at least and a regular amp to power em, normal sub and amp if going that route also.

[Boon]

Yeah most boats are 12v.

But marine equipment is important, don't underestimate what a little bit of moisture will do to your gear. I've seen standard amps that have been installed on boats and the internals get NASTY.