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Sua_Sponte
04-01-2014, 03:53 AM
Gent's,


The boat didn't come with tower speakers, and I'd like to install a set. I don't want to spend a grip of cash, though, cause the boat doesn't get used that much. That said, we only wake surf 99% of the time, so I'm not really looking for a tower set-up that I can hear 80ft behind the boat.

I just want a decently loud set of tower speakers in addition to the 4 interior speakers. I am totally ignorant to this audio jarg, so bear with me.

Could I get away with picking up two tower cans (ebay), a set of pioneer car speakers, and an amp from wal-mart or something of that nature?


Any thoughts on these:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/2-Pairs-Cadence-FWB8W-Wakeboard-Tower-Marine-Speakers-Amplifier-Amp-Kit-/390724517380?pt=US_Marine_Audio&hash=item5af8fefe04&vxp=mtr

I appreciate the insight, fellas.

trayson
04-01-2014, 11:32 AM
I'd say no, unless you're wanting to have crap in your boat that you'll have to replace later anyway when you figure out you're dissatisfied. That said, there's a couple kicker amps for sale on this forum for $100 each that would do you good for boat and tower speakers. I went the 'budget' route and got some bazooka compression horn tubbies for my tower. I wanted the compression horn technology that projects the sound out over the water more.

i got a sweet deal on my 8" compression horn tubbies when I stole them for $160 new. But I can't find any deals like that. All I'm finding is the 6.6" ones for around $240. Then you have to get clamps.

I'd stick with brand names (or at least mid tier brand names) when it comes to tower speakers...

sivs1
04-01-2014, 11:38 AM
Had this setup on my Stingray before I sold it. Had 2 8" and 2 6.5". sound was decent for the price. But like trayson said, you will probably replace in a year or two.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008H5VP7M/ref=oh_details_o08_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B008H5VPFE/ref=oh_details_o08_s01_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

all four speakers we're powered through a cheap Pyle amp
http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000N5T0T4/ref=oh_details_o05_s00_i00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

like I said, decent sound for the price, comparable to my buddies system on his Mastercraft that he paid three times as much.

kaneboats
04-01-2014, 12:03 PM
Give Brian at Exile a call. I went with just 2 of the SXT65 (have 4 now) for a season. Love them.

uniwarking
04-01-2014, 12:43 PM
I'm selling the tower speakers, tower amp and cabin amp out of my '13 Mojo. Would suit you pretty well at $500 total. Check out my thread in the moomba classifieds.

https://forum.moomba.com/showthread.php?t=23082

With that said, +1 for Exile if you are willing to invest. I'm not afraid to say I want one of the best stereos on the lake... That's why I'm upgrading.


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