tower control

[c.rix]

What are you guys using ???

my sub amp has a cord and dial so I can turn it down when needed I really would like to be able to do the same with the tower speakers also

Are the pac lc1's the only one out there

I know kicker has the dual zone but don't really need dual since the sub already has one built in

[brain_rinse]

Dual control is nice for controlling both the cabin and the tower independently. The Pac LC1's like you mentioned are one option. An EQ works nicely for me and gives ipod connectivity/control from the helm. Kicker and JL both have controllers as well.

[DOCDRS]

ws 420 and hse all the way, there is no substitute, makes your life easier, its the perfect pass of sound control

[you da man]

ws 420 and hse all the way, there is no substitute, makes your life easier, its the perfect pass of sound control

Exactly!!! If you want a great system you should give yourself the tools to easily control it. Plus I actually use the PA the WS420 has that no other offers.

[brain_rinse]

I hope the next generation ws420 allows for independent sub control. That's what kept me away.

[DOCDRS]

it does allow for some control of the sub.........I guess i don't need the whole boat pounding so I have been so pleased by the ws 420.......best 225 I ever spent

[cab13367]

What are you guys using ???

my sub amp has a cord and dial so I can turn it down when needed I really would like to be able to do the same with the tower speakers also

Are the pac lc1's the only one out there

I know kicker has the dual zone but don't really need dual since the sub already has one built in

I just installed the JL audio CL-RLC. Unlike the lc1 which is passive, the JL boosts the preamp signal to a healthy 7.5V. It has better specs than the kicker dual control as well.

[kaneboats]

I just installed the JL audio CL-RLC. Unlike the lc1 which is passive, the JL boosts the preamp signal to a healthy 7.5V. It has better specs than the kicker dual control as well.

Al, it doesn't look like the CL-RLC gives you dual control. How do you work around that? I like the signal boost but wonder if you'd need two of them.

[cab13367]

Al, it doesn't look like the CL-RLC gives you dual control. How do you work around that? I like the signal boost but wonder if you'd need two of them.

You are right, it does not have dual control. I personally don't like splitting one preout signal in two to feed to two amps when I already have three sets of 4V preouts from the head unit. So I use this on the Harpoon amp driving the tower only. I turn up the system volume with the head unit then can boost or completely mute the tower speakers depending on the situation. So if I am pulling a boarder or surfer, I can turn up the cabins and subs with the head unit volume to a comfortable level then further increase the tower speakers using the JL line driver remote knob. If we are cruising or just sitting and don't need the tower speakers, I can turn the knob all the way down to mute the tower speakers.

[kaneboats]

Everybody has their own way of doing it. I'm still using the fader set about +4 clicks to rear for tower and sub. You can hear on the water and still almost hear people shouting at you in the boat. I just mute everything with the remote when I need to talk to anyone. So I'm considering the alternatives. Not sure yet though.