budget in boat speakers

(williamburell) · (williamburell) **Join Date: Sep 2011** 01-31-2013, 6:50 AM

Sorry sure this topic has been beat more times than tina turner but everything I read about in boat speakers keeps going to wetsounds. Right now just really not up to blowing 300+ on that.

Getting all new vinyl back in 2 weeks had the tweeter cutouts done away with in my x9.

I've had the polk mm's before but not the db's but keep hearing good things there and the price is right. Just thought I'd pick some brains on any other options. Budget isn't solid but would like to stay under 100 a pair. and the lower the better since I just blew 3k on vinyl for a 10 year old boat.

Current setup:
Tower-Kicker 6500.2's
In boat-Factory clarion components (the suck)
amps-(2) clarion apx490m amps
110x4 rms at 4O
150x4 rms at 2O
cmd6 head unit

I'm happy with my tower setup especially for the $ but the in boat is terrible.

(Truekaotik) · (Truekaotik) **Join Date: Jun 2012** 01-31-2013, 7:04 AM

Under a $100 a pair:

Pioneer marine
MTX marine
Polk marine (non DB)
Fusion marine

I prefer to recommend the Pioneer first If someone doesn't want JL or WS interior price and construction.. It will be the closest...

(tn_rider) · (tn_rider) **Join Date: Dec 2009** 01-31-2013, 7:10 AM

My new (to me) boat has the polk DB650's where would someone put them as far as high end/budget speakers?

(BradM07SS) · (BradM07SS) **Join Date: Jul 2011** 01-31-2013, 7:18 AM

Polk DB651 are great for the money. You can get a pair for $59 at SonicElectronix.com.

(tn_rider) · (tn_rider) **Join Date: Dec 2009** 01-31-2013, 7:20 AM

Are they light years away from being on the JL/Wetsounds stuff? Or Farley comparable?

(tn_rider) · (tn_rider) **Join Date: Dec 2009** 01-31-2013, 7:21 AM

Wow my phone messed that post all up lol. Are they fairly comparable to the wetsounds/JL equipment?

(BradM07SS) · (BradM07SS) **Join Date: Jul 2011** 01-31-2013, 7:23 AM

These are a good budget in boat also!

http://www.sonicelectronix.com/item_...t-Grilles.html

(NotSure123) · (NotSure123) **Join Date: Nov 2012** 01-31-2013, 7:27 AM

For me looks come into play almost as much as performance. I'm no stereo guru but I love these Rockford Fosgates. You can get the grills in white or black to match whatever color interior you went with. You might find them for <100...looks like average price is around $110-120 tho..

(williamburell) · (williamburell) **Join Date: Sep 2011** 01-31-2013, 7:37 AM

nm see they are coax

(h20king) · (h20king) **Join Date: Dec 2009** 01-31-2013, 7:52 AM

How about the WS XS-65 they are not much more than your budget and wont need to be upgraded in the future. Get in touch with a dealer and see if the can do a package deal
http://www.wetsounds.com/pages/products/XS-65.html

(wakereviews) · (wakereviews) **Join Date: Sep 2006** 01-31-2013, 7:53 AM

here are some I have in stock
http://www.onlyinboards.com/Accessor...-Speakers.aspx

(chattwake) · (chattwake) **Join Date: Jan 2010** 01-31-2013, 8:05 AM

I've got a bunch of stuff in my attic from my last two boats. MTX and Fosgate stuff. Let me see what I've got laying around.

(williamburell) · (williamburell) **Join Date: Sep 2011** 01-31-2013, 8:26 AM

Chatt that would be awesome. My budget has gotten slaughtered this winter with too many projects. Anyone have any thoughts on:
http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Refer...nfinity+marine

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These are a good budget in boat also!

forgot about those. Guy I know had them in his boat and they sounded pretty good. I'll keep them in mind esp at that price

(zacharoo) · (zacharoo) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 01-31-2013, 8:49 AM

Can anyone else comment of the SQ of the RF262's?? Are they close to the JL's M770's?

(david_e_m) · (david_e_m) **Join Date: Jul 2008** 01-31-2013, 9:12 AM

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Originally Posted by zacharoo

Can anyone else comment of the SQ of the RF262's?? Are they close to the JL's M770's?

Not close.

(bryce2320) · (bryce2320) **Join Date: May 2012** 01-31-2013, 9:48 AM

I had 4 infinity speakers like those on my tower, but the 6x9s on my old boat. They screamed and still sounded good, especially for what I paid on them

(rvawake) · (rvawake) **Join Date: Jan 2013** 01-31-2013, 9:50 AM

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Originally Posted by williamburell

Chatt that would be awesome. My budget has gotten slaughtered this winter with too many projects. Anyone have any thoughts on:
http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Refer...nfinity+marine

forgot about those. Guy I know had them in his boat and they sounded pretty good. I'll keep them in mind esp at that price

We have the infinities in the 6x9 version with 100watts running to them on the high pass setting and they sound great for the money we spent

(bryce2320) · (bryce2320) **Join Date: May 2012** 01-31-2013, 9:51 AM

(chattwake) · (chattwake) **Join Date: Jan 2010** 01-31-2013, 9:54 AM

Bwahahahahahahahahaha

(h20king) · (h20king) **Join Date: Dec 2009** 01-31-2013, 9:56 AM

^^^^^ x2

(williamburell)

^ just a question but why are women wearing "panties" on your boat. Don't they know to wear swimsuits? I like my women a lil dumbed down but geez

(you_da_man) · (you_da_man) **Join Date: Sep 2009** 01-31-2013, 10:07 AM

^^^ x3 LOL, figures...he has a kneeboard rack too.

(jaws) · (jaws) **Join Date: May 2012** 01-31-2013, 10:11 AM

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Originally Posted by williamburell

Chatt that would be awesome. My budget has gotten slaughtered this winter with too many projects. Anyone have any thoughts on:
http://www.amazon.com/Infinity-Refer...nfinity+marine

forgot about those. Guy I know had them in his boat and they sounded pretty good. I'll keep them in mind esp at that price

i have 4 in my pontoon. they sound great.

(bryce2320) · (bryce2320) **Join Date: May 2012** 01-31-2013, 11:20 AM

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Originally Posted by you_da_man

^^^ x3 LOL, figures...he has a kneeboard rack too.

Yea since I'd never been on a wakeboard until I bought that boat which is y I bought a wake boat. Tool

(williamburell)

Wet panties and panties in a twist. Pantie double ups

Back to speakers..........

(bushtree) · (bushtree) **Join Date: Jul 2005** 01-31-2013, 11:41 AM

I have some used Wetsounds XS-65 Im looking to sell. Just going to the throw that out there. If those are the speakers you want, shoot me an PM/Email and we can work out the details

I pulled them out of my 2012 boat, so they are in great condition.

Otherwise, my buddy has the RF262 speakers in his boat, and I think they sound pretty darn good for the money.

(edgeski1)

I'm a big fan of the Alpine M600's

(Truekaotik) · (Truekaotik) **Join Date: Jun 2012** 01-31-2013, 2:20 PM

There are alot of choices Will, I would prefer you stay away from paper cone or sub par construction, for your price range. That would be my suggestion.. I will throw out the used xs65's sound good someone offered. If they are taken care of and a good price, could be a find....

(Bumpass1) · (Bumpass1) **Join Date: Oct 2010** 01-31-2013, 3:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by williamburell

Sorry sure this topic has been beat more times than tina turner but everything I read about in boat speakers keeps going to wetsounds. Right now just really not up to blowing 300+ on that.

Getting all new vinyl back in 2 weeks had the tweeter cutouts done away with in my x9.

I've had the polk mm's before but not the db's but keep hearing good things there and the price is right. Just thought I'd pick some brains on any other options. Budget isn't solid but would like to stay under 100 a pair. and the lower the better since I just blew 3k on vinyl for a 10 year old boat.

Current setup:
Tower-Kicker 6500.2's
In boat-Factory clarion components (the suck)
amps-(2) clarion apx490m amps
110x4 rms at 4O
150x4 rms at 2O
cmd6 head unit

I'm happy with my tower setup especially for the $ but the in boat is terrible.

How do you have the towers powered? I picked a pair of 6500.2's up and need something better to drive them. How do they sound at distance? I've seen a few videos but nothing can do justice like a real life account.

(brett33) · (brett33) **Join Date: Apr 2011** 01-31-2013, 5:53 PM

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Originally Posted by williamburell

Wet panties and panties in a twist. Pantie double ups

well played sir.

(williamburell) · (williamburell) **Join Date: Sep 2011** 02-01-2013, 5:23 AM

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How do you have the towers powered? I picked a pair of 6500.2's up and need something better to drive them. How do they sound at distance? I've seen a few videos but nothing can do justice like a real life account.

Run mine bridged on one of the clarion apx490's. They are clear at 75'. Perfect for tunes while riding on a budget. I got the 300 dollar refurbed ones and have had zero issues.

(chattwake) · (chattwake) **Join Date: Jan 2010** 02-02-2013, 8:06 AM

http://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000J3G6PG
I have two pair of these new in box.

http://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...77519676&sbk=1
I have 3 pair of these new in box.

Lmk if you want any of these and make an offer!

(williamburell) · (williamburell) **Join Date: Sep 2011** 02-08-2013, 6:53 AM

Chatt got the speakers yesterday. Everything looks good. Thanks for the fast shipping