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Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 May 2009, 16:42
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
My wife would be very upset If I took all the...

My wife would be very upset If I took all the ABBA off the boat CD's, they are now officially "cool" again.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 May 2009, 16:11
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
The Sony also has an MP3 input. I was...

The Sony also has an MP3 input.
I was certainly impressed with the volume and quality of the sound from it. I don't know if coming into Douglas in June with loud music pounding out and the wife...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 01 May 2009, 15:36
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
I installed mine and not only was it crap but the...

I installed mine and not only was it crap but the speakers developed a short within the first days use then the amplifier stopped working after the third trip (possibly both related to the speaker...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 31 January 2009, 21:59
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
Somebody has to live up to the stereotype with...

Somebody has to live up to the stereotype with the yachties and not let the side down :)
Forum: Electrics and electronics 31 January 2009, 20:57
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
I got the new one working today and will tidy up...

I got the new one working today and will tidy up the wiring and mounts tomorrow. I binned the Polyplanar kit and put in a Sony Marien head unit with a couple of Clarion speakers.
Has a radio and...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 13 January 2009, 20:16
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
I may have a different definition of "silence" ...

I may have a different definition of "silence"
A B***dy great outboard roaring its head off 4ft behind me isn't what I would call "quiet" :) :)
Forum: Electrics and electronics 11 January 2009, 18:32
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
I had already sent the Poly Planar speakers back...

I had already sent the Poly Planar speakers back as defective and now the Amplifier is going back as well, even before the speakers have returned.
I have decided to ask for a refund as it is more...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 December 2008, 19:04
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
Its just difficult to get to buried deep inside...

Its just difficult to get to buried deep inside the console.
Talking to the supplier today it does sound like a duff speaker has damaged the amplifier as it still overheats.
It the bog standard...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 December 2008, 13:54
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
Well its not sorted, amplifier still cuting out...

Well its not sorted, amplifier still cuting out after a short time playing.
Now stripped out for sending back under warranty, starting to wish I had just bought earphones for the MP3 player now...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 21 December 2008, 17:15
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
I have replaced the original Poly planar speakers...

I have replaced the original Poly planar speakers with 6.5" Clarions.
The supplier says send them back and they are under warranty so I will probably have a brand new pair I don't need shortly.
...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 18 December 2008, 12:11
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
Nope, across the speaker inputs. One speaker...

Nope, across the speaker inputs. One speaker shows 4 ohms and the other 0 ohms resistance.
I am aware that the 4 ohms rating on speakers is impedance rather than resistance but one of them is...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 17 December 2008, 23:01
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
I ended up only getting round to looking at this...

I ended up only getting round to looking at this last night, its not been the best of weather for working outside these last few weeks.
I ended up just buying a new set of marine speakers to swop...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 November 2008, 16:09
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
Speakers are as supplied with the kit. I agree...

Speakers are as supplied with the kit. I agree its the amplifier but was wondering if anybody had problems with these before or I have managed to find a brand new fault!
Forum: Electrics and electronics 22 November 2008, 15:23
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
Anybody had problems with the Poly Planar...

Anybody had problems with the Poly Planar amplifier?
Mine seems to stop working every now and again, be crackly sometimes and there is a slight whiff of burning insulation every now and again.
I...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 28 September 2008, 12:42
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
I ended up getting the Poly Planar amplifier and...

I ended up getting the Poly Planar amplifier and a cheap 4GB Mp3 player/radio. It works fine and is loud enough to be clearly heard at full chat on the motor.
Its certainly better than listening to...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 31 July 2008, 21:10
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
That model is discontinued but after a fair...

That model is discontinued but after a fair amount of online searching for a bespoke unit that can be mounted inside a console it looks like the Poly planar or similiar with a seperate MP3 player...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 July 2008, 23:13
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
Is that the place you ordered from? postage cost...

Is that the place you ordered from? postage cost and delivery time OK?
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 July 2008, 23:07
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
We........lll, the thought of acting the...

We........lll, the thought of acting the stereotypical non yachtie (in their minds) for a laugh did cross my mind,
Anchor beside some yachts and crank up the stereo and wave around a few bottles of...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 July 2008, 23:03
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
That looks the biz but looks like you still need...

That looks the biz but looks like you still need a seperate ipod and radio module, that with these built in is what I am lookimg for.
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 July 2008, 22:59
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
I guess I am just feeling spoiled at the moment,...

I guess I am just feeling spoiled at the moment, the quietness of the 4 stroke and the shelter of that large wide and high console.
Bit different to the old one seat jockey with the two smoke motor...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 July 2008, 22:42
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
I reckon the speakers are easy, they can go...

I reckon the speakers are easy, they can go here........
I have been searching the net and would prefer something compact integrated, and hopefully with a radio.
My motor is quiet enough that I...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 July 2008, 21:54
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
I had found these but they seem a bit of a lash...

I had found these but they seem a bit of a lash up. Is there such a thing as a custom made version that has a small remote control and ideally a radio?
In an ideal world I would be looking for...
Forum: Electrics and electronics 30 July 2008, 21:07
Replies: 69
Views: 14,048
Posted By BruceB
Boat music

Is there a such a beast that isn't car stereo sized?
Ideally I would like something that is mounted within the console with a very small waterproof control unit. MPŁ and radio would be ideal but MP3...
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