Subwoofer.. Do I need it?

(garman) · (garman) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 01-10-2006, 10:16 AM

I'm in the process of putting speakers on my tower and I am wondering if I need to install a 10" sub under my console as well. If I don't put a sub in I can save some $$ by a less expensive amp as well as the cost of the sub and materials. Will the sub make that much difference as far as boating music goes? Just looking for some opinions.

chad

(supra) · (supra) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 01-10-2006, 10:29 AM

Get the sub!

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 01-10-2006, 11:02 AM

get the sub. you'll regret not getting in 3 months if you don't

(psudy) · (psudy) **Join Date: Dec 2003** 01-10-2006, 11:47 AM

You don't need it, but its a nice addition. You can always add it later when you get some cash saved.

(crowmobe540) · (crowmobe540) **Join Date: Mar 2004** 01-10-2006, 12:25 PM

The sub definitely makes it sound better. I had a 10 in my boat and didn't feel like it was enough. If you have the room go for a 12". I love mine.

(garman) · (garman) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 01-10-2006, 3:18 PM

I was trying to talk myself out of the sub... but it doesn't look I'm being too successful. My kids are voting for the sub!

(dakid) · (dakid) **Join Date: Feb 2001** 01-10-2006, 4:02 PM

there's never a "need" for subs. but, once you get it, you'll wonder why you didn't get it before (even for your car).

listen to your kids.

just remember though; with any sound system, it's quality, not quantity.

(nauty_tique) · (nauty_tique) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 01-10-2006, 4:06 PM

Sub it up, depending on your taste of music and usage of radio though. If you spend a majority of time talking instead of listening to the radio dont bother, or if you listen to garbage such as classical music theres no need either. Also don't expect to hear the bass or low's while riding, but it sure makes a dif. in the boat.

(hyperlite1622) · (hyperlite1622) **Join Date: Aug 2005** 01-10-2006, 5:26 PM

hey have a bazooka bass tube and it sounds great adds that extra pound!

(grant_west) · (grant_west) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 01-10-2006, 6:30 PM

Sub's are over rated, Dont waste your money.

(future) · (future) **Join Date: Sep 2005** 01-10-2006, 6:39 PM

You have got to be kidding me. I strongly disagree with anyone who says you don't need it. Whats the point of listening to your favorite songs if you can't feel it. Secondly no one wants their ears ringing from nothing but treble, you have to even things out. Gotta have some bass.

(grant_west) · (grant_west) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 01-10-2006, 6:43 PM

Bass just shakes your boat to peice's takes up way to much space and cost's to much money. Just throw up a pair of NVS speakers on the tower and forget about it.

moombarider132 01-10-2006, 7:09 PM

bazooka tubes are great!!!! i have a 10in.

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 01-10-2006, 11:31 PM

Grant is joking... get the subs. Run a 12 if you can fit it.

(wakedoctor) · (wakedoctor) **Join Date: Dec 2004** 01-11-2006, 5:52 AM

Mikeski, he is joking or either going through a mild depression.

Grant, when are you and the Bling Bling going to start another project?

(3puttwilson) · (3puttwilson) **Join Date: Apr 2002** 01-11-2006, 7:22 AM

go with the sub....don't skimp get a good one

(Message edited by 3puttwilson on January 11, 2006)

(grant_west) · (grant_west) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 01-11-2006, 8:54 AM

Yes Im Joking

. I thought looking @ my profile pic would prove that. Woop's Yes get a good sub you wont regret it

(garman) · (garman) **Join Date: Feb 2005** 01-11-2006, 10:50 AM

Grant, Now that's funny...

I'm getting the sub. Thanks!

(rmcronin) · (rmcronin) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 01-11-2006, 11:21 AM

I still don't get the point of tower speakers. Every boat I've been in with them (3), including 1 very high-end system sounds like crap while riding and isn't even worth cranking it up for a rider. A "quality" system as stated above will rock your boat with 4-6 good speakers, amp and a good sub if you plan on coming close to blowing out your speakers. Ah, what do I know, but I'll choose a new wakeboard over stereo equipment any day.

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 01-11-2006, 11:41 AM

"I still don't get the point of tower speakers. Every boat I've been in with them (3), including 1 very high-end system sounds like crap while riding and isn't even worth cranking it up for a rider. A "quality" system as stated above will rock your boat with 4-6 good speakers, amp and a good sub if you plan on coming close to blowing out your speakers"

Yes, kids these days with their darn rap music......lol

J/k. To each his own.

(big_ed_x2) · (big_ed_x2) **Join Date: Jul 2004** 01-11-2006, 11:43 AM

schooledrider,I guess you never heard some NVS.
If interested what they look like,check my profile pic.

(mikeski) · (mikeski) **Join Date: Aug 2003** 01-11-2006, 3:12 PM

from craig...

Grant, when are you going to start another project?

He has not stopped, it's somewhere in the midst of and ongoing evolution.

(grant_west) · (grant_west) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 01-11-2006, 3:53 PM

Yes Right now I have
#1 The towerbox being re painted
#2 The speaker grill prooject
#3 The Carbon Fiber Air Duct's (New)
#4 LED gunnal's (New)
#5 Re-Powder coat the windshield
#6 Sand and polish the top deck

That's enough for now

(kenteck) · (kenteck) **Join Date: Jan 2005** 01-29-2006, 3:46 PM

Get a sub

(leykis1o1) · (leykis1o1) **Join Date: May 2005** 02-04-2006, 6:45 PM

in my fathers boat we insalled 2-15" 1600watt sub woofers and 4-6" 250 watt each speakers ...sounds awesome