Now that I have a new boat, I need a system!

(attila916) · (attila916) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-11-2006, 6:00 PM

Please recommend a reputable operation in or around Sac that will complete a clean install including amps, subs, LED’s, extra betteries, etc. Cost is a factor but I am just looking for a nice look and clean crisp sound. If you have had negative experience with a particular shop please advise so I may steer clear and avoid a similar situation.

Also if you have recently had a system installed I would love to see some pics and a ballpark dollar figure along with what was installed. (parts list)

FYI, my boat currently has the Clarion deck with the factory JL audio speakers.

I will treat this post as a grade school class election, i.e. you can nominate yourself to be president! In other words if you think I should do business with you feel free to shoot me an e-mail.

Much appreciated. I need this ting bumpin before the weather gets nice.

(redv215) · (redv215) **Join Date: Mar 2005** 03-11-2006, 6:53 PM

Neptunes Marine Audio! They are in Stockton but it is worth the drive. They specialize in BOAT audio. Charles and Jim are great guys too. They have a booth @ the Sac boat show right now. Also here is there website: www.teamneptunes.com

(attila916) · (attila916) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-12-2006, 12:51 PM

Come on folks, I need some help!

(phatboypimp) · (phatboypimp) **Join Date: Apr 2005** 03-12-2006, 1:43 PM

I would make the drive to Redwood City and go see Grant and Clay at SoundIllusions. They have a long list of happy customers and they have provided us all guidance along the way. I am a customer, I am happy to sing their praises as are otheres.

(trakkerguy) · (trakkerguy) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-12-2006, 2:29 PM

http://www.soundillusionsaudio.com/

You can't seriously think a 2 hour (or less) drive is too much bother, can you?

(Message edited by trakkerguy on March 12, 2006)

(attila916) · (attila916) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-12-2006, 10:09 PM

Anyone have sound illusions phone number? I could not find it on their website. What are some nice looking great sounding tower speakers other then Fusion and the MC standard JL audio tower speakers?

(super_air) · (super_air) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 03-13-2006, 8:18 AM

650-622-9229

(grant_west) · (grant_west) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 03-13-2006, 9:42 AM

Dont take your boat to Sound Illusions. I had my system installed there and they fill my boat with Sub's LED's Amp's TV screen's and Battery's
Now everytime I get in my boat it's like the Sat night live skit "Night at the Roxberry" and that ••••••• "What is love" song keep playing

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(attila916) · (attila916) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-13-2006, 12:26 PM

Thanks for reminding me, I gotta load that song on my IPOD!

(airwarrior04) · (airwarrior04) **Join Date: Aug 2004** 03-13-2006, 3:05 PM

Sound Illusions is the ONLY way to go.

Grant and Clay are good people that do good work.

(hillbilly) · (hillbilly) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 03-15-2006, 11:57 AM

Lightning in Rancho Cordova does stereo's I beleive. HotH20 can set you up with them.

(guido) · (guido) **Join Date: Jul 2002** 03-15-2006, 1:20 PM

I for sure recomend Neptune Audio or Sound Illusions. Both do killer work. Neptune is only a short drive from ya. Check 'em out

(Message edited by guido on March 15, 2006)

(seattle) · (seattle) **Join Date: Mar 2002** 03-15-2006, 3:13 PM

Off subject,

CAR,

That is one of the tightest SANTE's I've seen!

Back to subject,

You aint "Bling Bling" until Grant's given your boat the "Ding A Ling".

Grant,

That jingle is now patented and you can purchase it from me for a small fee.

(super_air) · (super_air) **Join Date: Jun 2005** 03-15-2006, 3:23 PM

Cliff- Thanks for the compliment, check out the Caesars SAN install thread to see the bling transformation in progress.

(mitchj) · (mitchj) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 03-16-2006, 12:00 AM

Give Kustom Kar a look they have a awsome 210 amp Wrangler alternator set up with a custom built bracket by Scott that is worth checking out.

(attila916) · (attila916) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-16-2006, 12:10 AM

Joe, you have a system in your X2 yet?

wakestyle 03-16-2006, 7:21 AM

If you are around the Modesto, CA. area, I'd highly recommend Liquid Trends. They did an outstanding job on my V215.

(johnny_jr) · (johnny_jr) **Join Date: Mar 2006** 03-16-2006, 10:54 AM

LT has a shop in San Jose as well.

(mitchj) · (mitchj) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 03-16-2006, 2:17 PM

The boxes are made the amps are done as well as the alt bracket it goes back Saturday for install . We put a pair of NVS's on the tower 5 ARC amps 2 flatline subs we added another pair of Clarion speakers and tweeters we used the stock deck and added a EQ .

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 03-16-2006, 3:03 PM

Joe, how did you mount your eq? I'm trying to fnd/fabricate a moutn for mine adn was looking for options. I want it accesible by the driver but also hidden from the elements. Right now it's up under my dash but my mount isn't holding very well. I'm using a bracket I made and some industrial velcro....the velcro works great but the glue backing won't stick in the high humidity.

(mitchj) · (mitchj) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 03-16-2006, 3:58 PM

Scott made a enclosue that looks factory and its mounted on the right side of the dash down low but not underneath . There is a spot on the X2 dash that is perfect for placement both for looks and function .

(acurtis_ttu) · (acurtis_ttu) **Join Date: May 2004** 03-16-2006, 6:53 PM

do you have a picture of it?

(mitchj) · (mitchj) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 03-16-2006, 8:02 PM

AC I will take one for you on Saturday and post it .

(attila916) · (attila916) **Join Date: Oct 2005** 03-16-2006, 8:55 PM

Joe are you going to Tulloch on the second weekend of April? I reeaaly want to get a peep of your MC!

(mitchj) · (mitchj) **Join Date: Aug 2002** 03-16-2006, 9:39 PM

Yes we will be there . It will be here before you know it .