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I don't know why, but I LOVE this thread!!!! Page 5 now!
I cant remember the original question, but I say "Yes"
It's gotta hit 50 posts (hell this is #42)
I now changed my mind and I say "No"
^ right there with ya.... Huh???Quote:
Originally Posted by KRAK
I got it, less ballast = getting up easier with sore thumb... minimalist surfing
yes, no wait no, wait yes.
gotta love a derail
I knew I should've stayed at a Holiday Inn Express last night...Quote:
Originally Posted by jmvotto
Yup, now that makes sense.Quote:
Originally Posted by jmvotto
Or, more ballast and start off the swim platform.....
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LOLQuote:
Originally Posted by tgoody14
I'll play too...2 more to go
Okay, to try and get this thread back on track and up over 50 posts (though my questions are serious);
Even though I haven’t finished my ’02 Mobius, I picked up another boat (bigger) and have decided (possibly) to go with four (two sets) of Wetsounds Icon8 tower speakers – Not revs because we listen to music on the boat and at 75’ off I am too busy falling hard to listen to music.
- If I wire the 4 ohm Icon8s to 2 ohms, would my current Kicker IX500.2 be enough of an amp?
- Or do I need to go to something like the Wetsounds HT2?
If I do need to go with new amps, I can use my current Kicker amps on our Pontoon boat which needs a full on stereo system.
And one more question;
- Would six (three sets) of in-boat Kicker speakers powered by a Kicker IX1000.5 hold up to the WS Icon8s?
- Or do I have to buy six more Wetsounds In-boats?
I plan on reusing my 12” JL Audio W6 sub
boy, now I feel like an old member. I'd tell ya all to go search minimalist ballast, but it's been deleted :pQuote:
Originally Posted by tgoody14
now in all seriousness...
I'm running 4 icon8's on my tower and running an arc ks300.2 so should see 350x2 and it powers them just fine.
I also have 6 ws inboats running off an arc 300.4 and don't notice any issues, but I also have a zld to adjust the levels of each. when surfing, we like to run more tower and less inboat so people can chat.
Eric,
The IX500.2 will deliver 250W rms x 2 @ 2 ohm, so each 8" Icon-8 would net 125W. Although the Icon-8 will handle more power, 125W to an 8" coaxial is good solid power, especially when there will be 2 pair. If buying the speakers and amp as a package, the HT2 would top of the list as an amp, but since you already have the IX500.2, rock it.
The IX1000.5 will do perfect with your 3 pairs of in-boats.
KXM is now shipping too.... FYIQuote:
Originally Posted by MLA
800.5
400.4
400.2
Aren't the KVMs A/B style amps?Quote:
Originally Posted by philwsailz
Eric,
I usually view the in-boat zone with subwoofer as one and independent of the tower zone. As long as the sub and in-boat satellites are well balanced with their respective power then you're good. Oftentimes there is so much indirect radiation coming of the tower that many will want to back off on the in-boats a bit, especially in consideration that on a Moomba/Supra all four cockpit speakers are behind the driver and more in the face of the rear occupants.
David
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Originally Posted by EricU
Nope! Brand new. Full-range Class-D power. Run longer, run cooler with an amp that is literally half the size of the predecessors...
Super efficient Boost Converter technology is in the power supplies; the power supply itself is better than 90% efficient and the amps are better than 85% efficient at full power....
Here is a link to a review of the automotive version of the 5-channel amp, the KX800.5 from PERFORMANCE AUTO & SOUND: http://www.pasmag.com/car-audio/repo...8005-amplifier
We borrowed some parts and technology from the car side of the house on two models, the KXM800.5 and KXM400.4 and created a brand new model for the marine markets with the high-power KXM400.2.
The KXM400.2 is basically a purpose-built tower amplifier. It is the ideal amp for a KMT60 installation.
The KXM400.4 is a good in-boat amp for guys who want to power up their in-boat speakers, but either run without a sub, or use a higher power mono amp on the subs. It is also the perfect amp to run bridged into a set of the KM6500.2 HLCD components.
The KXM800.5 is the perfect in-boat coaxes plus subwoofer(s) amplifier.
All three feature full-range Class D power, a smaller foot print, conformal coated circuit boards, ABYC-compliant power terminals, gasket-sealed front covers, stainless mounting hardware, UV protected heat sink finish, and blue illumination to match our LED-eqipped speakers.
The preamp sections are analog-controlled, (meaning easy to use knobs) but digital in function. This allows us to add feathers like a viariable HI-PASS filter for the subwoofer section of the KXM800.5, which allows you to throw away sub-sonic energy that your subs will not play, improving subwoofer performance in open-air and "free-air" installations.
The preamp design also allows us to make one of the full-range sections have both high pass and low pass filters on the KXM400.4 and KXM800.5, in case you want to use extra midbass drivers to add warmth to the frequency response range usually too low for a coax, but too high for a good subwoofer...
Sorry, I gave you the long answer but I hope it helps. PLUS it adds to the post count in ths thread.... :D
Phil
Kicker
Phil,
Thanks for the info, Looks like there is another option (great!)
Do you know when these amps will be shipping (this will be a big part of the decision) and where can I get info on the other amps?
Not sure I want to (dare to?) ask about a comparison of these new Kickers vs. the Wetsounds HT series
- I can hear the zipper starting now and my checkbook getting lighter!!!!!
See above. They are shipping now.Quote:
Originally Posted by EricU
Comparison? Can that be done with a simple yes or no?
I will tell you they are way different: Wetsonds ship out of Texas, and Kicker ships out of Oklahoma.... Hope that helps with any decision.... Tim will probably tell you the same thing.... :D
I need to add that I am totally joking.... Tim and I are competitors, but we get along great and hang out sometimes when we are both at the same shows together. It would be inapproptiate for me to go stating comparisons between the two products. That would not be fair to Tim and it would put me in a bad position as a forum contributor. It is for that fact I replied with my tongue-in-cheek resonse regarding the shipping locations....
Hope that clarification of my comment removes any mis-read of my post....
Phil
Kicker
Well I can certianly state my opinion and preference between the two amplifiers.
My favorite between the two is the one that we are installing in a boat today.
Before anyone asks which amplifier we are installing today, its any given boat on any given day.
With over 50 posts on a simple yes or no...Hell Yes it can!Quote:
Originally Posted by philwsailz
Now that DOES help, my boys names are Austin and Dallas.. So done... Wait! My friend's kid is going to school in Oklahoma and I grew up in Oakland...So now..???Quote:
I will tell you they are way different: Wetsonds ship out of Texas, and Kicker ships out of Oklahoma.... Hope that helps with any decision...
Maybe it will come down to price, I figure this will end up being #$@% (a lot!) and apparently I HAVE to get LEDs now (effing kids!)
Maybe there are some T-shirts thrown in...
I need to stay off the internet!
I'm going out on a limb here but the answer to all of the questions is: yes, yes, maybe and no way.
So the new KX has built in led's? Where's the pics of it lit up? Sweet looking little amps!
Actually the KXM amps feature a glowing blue light pipe. just above the logo.Quote:
Originally Posted by beat taco
Here is a fuzzy cell phone pic I just tookAttachment 17278
HEL-FRIGGIN-LO that's a nice looking piece of equipment.
very clean front. I like the blue light for ease of seeing if the system is powering up.
would be cool if it would change to red when in a protect, short or possibly when battery/supply voltage drops below a threshhold. another use for led's in a boat :)
Those arent the only things new this season with LEDsQuote:
Originally Posted by philwsailz
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps367c96b6.jpg
http://i181.photobucket.com/albums/x...ps499ccc83.jpg