'Decent' marine (waterproof) speakers

alt · 17 April 2007, 11:50

The current speakers on my boat are total pants. The idea is to get an amp, and then some 'decent' speakers.

I guess im going to go for the 'waterproof' ones, eventhough the speakers are nearly always covered by a canopy.

The problem is that all the eBay ones are selling for about £20, and I presume theyre the same rubbish ones that are currently in my boat.

Does anyone know where I can get a decent, good quality (possibly 3 way) 6" waterproof speakers online?

Andy Moore · 17 April 2007, 13:17

What about these beauties?

http://tinyurl.com/yq6mmv

or here:

http://www.marine-audio.com/Products...f-Speakers.htm

alt · 17 April 2007, 14:15

Thanks for the link, was browsing marine-audio.com alright. Also browsing US sites, even after shipping they offer excellent value

Nos4r2 · 21 April 2007, 07:34

You could try these:- Boss Wakeboard tower speakers on Ebay

I've been thinking about a set of these myself but decided that I don't want that much wiring in an A-frame.

The price of the 800w marine amp isn't too bad either.

The other option I'm looking at is getting a pair of these -I think the cases would look rather good flo-coated to colour match a boat.

bedajim · 21 April 2007, 07:55

Try these

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Boss-Marine-6x...QQcmdZViewItem

and this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Boss-Marine-10...QQcmdZViewItem

Biggles · 21 April 2007, 19:19

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

You could try these:- Boss Wakeboard tower speakers on Ebay

I've been thinking about a set of these myself but decided that I don't want that much wiring in an A-frame.

The price of the 800w marine amp isn't too bad either.

The other option I'm looking at is getting a pair of these -I think the cases would look rather good flo-coated to colour match a boat.

Matt,

Thanks for the link. I'm seriously considering buying some of the wakeboard speakers. But the price had been putting me off till now. They seem a bargain though. So time to start thinking about it again.

Nos4r2 · 21 April 2007, 20:43

bear in mind I think the price there is per speaker

Biggles · 21 April 2007, 20:56

I think your right. Bu**er.

Thats E Bay for you. Now I know why I don't do E Bay.

Full of Del Boys looking to rip you off.

Oh well time to start looking at reputable sites again.

Tim M · 22 April 2007, 09:50

I have the Boss Marine ones and I am very pleased with them.

Nos4r2 · 22 April 2007, 10:40

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Originally Posted by Tim M

I have the Boss Marine ones and I am very pleased with them.

Where from and how much? I know you're good at paying very little for things

Tim M · 22 April 2007, 16:53

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Originally Posted by Nos4r2

Where from and how much? I know you're good at paying very little for things

Lol not on this occastion. I got them from ebay. Paid £140ish for a complete package.

Nos4r2 · 22 April 2007, 22:57

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Originally Posted by Tim M

Lol not on this occastion. I got them from ebay. Paid £140ish for a complete package.

These ones?

Biggles · 23 April 2007, 11:58

Matt,

Lets hope so. £140 for a pair of those is a steal.

alt · 04 August 2007, 19:39

I'm bringing back an old thread of mine, but it's time to finally buy some decent speakers.

I took one out, and measure the cut-out to be 4.45inches / 113mm

The current ones are 4Ohm, so looking for something similar... Anyone got anythign siilar fitted to their boat?

Biggles · 04 August 2007, 19:50

Check out the AV Marine site. Thats where I got my waterproof speakers for about £40. They still work after loads of water being thrown at them and nearly a years use.

No use at any sort of speed but good when your moored up or drifting.

Nick R.

alt · 04 August 2007, 20:11

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Check out the AV Marine site. Thats where I got my waterproof speakers for about £40. They still work after loads of water being thrown at them and nearly a years use.

No use at any sort of speed but good when your moored up or drifting.

Nick R.

I do like a bit of sound at speed, hence I added an amp (Should have mentioned that).

I don't mind spending around the £100 range. However the 6.5" seems to be the most popular size, the overall diameter of mine are 6" ... So going to have to stick with that

Biggles · 04 August 2007, 20:39

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Originally Posted by alt

I do like a bit of sound at speed, hence I added an amp (Should have mentioned that).

I don't mind spending around the £100 range. However the 6.5" seems to be the most popular size, the overall diameter of mine are 6" ... So going to have to stick with that

Which amp you got. Thats the next bit of kit I'm looking for.

Nick R.

alt · 04 August 2007, 21:09

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Originally Posted by Biggles

Which amp you got. Thats the next bit of kit I'm looking for.

Nick R.

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...m=160109166676

Nice price I think you'll agree

400w 2-way. Perfect for the boat. No point in buying a 1000w when you're not gonna need all that power. I would have bought a bigger one if funds allowed at the time.

Biggles · 04 August 2007, 21:31

So you find 400 Amp okay.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...eria=car%20amp

I was thinking the above would be okay but its only 100 amp.

I'll look for a 400 amp one then.

They are pretty big. Where is yours fitted ?

regards Nick R.

alt · 04 August 2007, 22:07

400w is more than enough for me. I'm no expert though so please don't take that to heart!

Should have mentioned im running a sports cruiser (Member because I used to have a RIB) so I have her installed in the cabin at the end of the bed (closest to the electrics but plenty of air)

If I was installing in a RIB, i'd use STRONG STRONG glue to glue a timber frame to the inside, high as possible part of the console, and screw the amp onto that. In a RIB, the higher in a console the better IMHO, unless your console is totally waterproof

Quote:

Originally Posted by Biggles

So you find 400 Amp okay.

http://www.maplin.co.uk/Module.aspx?...eria=car%20amp

I was thinking the above would be okay but its only 100 amp.

I'll look for a 400 amp one then.

They are pretty big. Where is yours fitted ?

regards Nick R.