stereo...

(stokes89) · (stokes89) **Join Date: May 2007** 07-01-2007, 11:58 AM

Just got a new boat and looking to put a good stereo system in it. I dont wanna spend too much but want something that sounds good. any suggestions?

(derby) · (derby) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 07-01-2007, 12:59 PM

Unless you play the music I like, I suggest and iPod with head phones!

Just kidding.

4 speakers and a deck, 500 bucks.

4 speakers and amp direct to your existing iPod. 5-600 bucks.

4 speakers, amp and deck, 7-800 bucks.

6 speakers, sub, two amps and existing iPod, 13-1400 bucks.

Remember, you dont NEED to have the latest and greatest stuff. I priced out some decent amps (Profile) with 6 speakers (Polk) and a sub and it came out to around 13-1400 bucks.

I also do all my own installs and make my own boxes.

Also, I think Circuit City has a deal were you buy two speaker and get the second pair 50% off. THey carry Polk as well. I personally like the DB690's. They are 3-way and have a rich full sound that can handle some serious power too. The 650-651's are cool too. I just like the sound of the 6x9's.

(derby) · (derby) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 07-01-2007, 1:01 PM

Go play around on the websites. BestBuy, CircuitCity and CrutchField. Find out what you can afford. Maybe check eBay too once you know what you're looking for. I wouldn't by used on eBay either. Again that's just me.

(sidekicknicholas)

for boat audio you really get what you pay for, at least the speakers... just keep that in mine

(stokes89) · (stokes89) **Join Date: May 2007** 07-01-2007, 3:25 PM

everything has to be waterproof stuff right? because i have a lot of car stereo stuff...(subs and amps) which would save me a lot!!!

(derby) · (derby) **Join Date: Nov 2005** 07-01-2007, 5:32 PM

Nothing HAS to be waterproof.

However the Polk speakers I mentioned ar all water resistant and rated for marine use.

You do not need a marine amp or deck.

IF anything I would get marine rated speakers. They are the only thing likely to see water.

(technarider) · (technarider) **Join Date: Jun 2006** 07-01-2007, 10:27 PM

I did my setup for 1500....

Alpine CDA-9881 (new with ipod wire)
Rockford Fosgate Punch 4004 (new)
Rockford Fosgate Punch 400S (from old system)
Rockford Fosgate Punch DVC 10" (sitting around the house)
Polk/Momo MMC 650 (x4)(new)

Liquid Audio tower enclosures with
Polk/Momo MMC 650 (x2)(new)
Polk/Momo MMC 5250 (x2)(new)

(Message edited by technarider on July 01, 2007)