Boat Speaker Advice needed.

[KnoxMojo]

You say have owned, as in past tense...it's all good, you be you, I'll be me....

Smorris, I was about to do the same thing with the WS cabins until Brian offered me 3 sets for $345, couldn't say no...I bet your system pounds! I love getting on my friends all WS boat, it's so loud and clear, BTW, he says the same thing about mine. Keep jamming!

[KG's Supra24]

Smorris, I was about to do the same thing with the WS cabins until Brian offered me 3 sets for $345, couldn't say no...

I think this is the crux of a lot of the conversation/confrontation. It is also similar to the convo Trayson and Drew were having about discount off MSRP .... and value vs perceived value ....

When shopping online, the Exile in boats and WS are very similar MSRP, likely leading you to believe they are similar speakers. Once offered a 35%+ discount, your perception is that you are 35%+ better off than had you gone with WS. At a glance, similar product, cheaper price. IMO, that perceived value creates the strong brand loyalty that seems to turn defensive on the forum. I'm not saying that is good, bad, or otherwise ....

As I mentioned earlier, they are not the same product. Premium product commands a premium price. There is certainly room for both in the market since end consumers have different wants/needs.

[jmvotto]

I think this is the crux of a lot of the conversation/confrontation. It is also similar to the convo Trayson and Drew were having about discount off MSRP .... and value vs perceived value ....

When shopping online, the Exile in boats and WS are very similar MSRP, likely leading you to believe they are similar speakers. Once offered a 35%+ discount, your perception is that you are 35%+ better off than had you gone with WS. At a glance, similar product, cheaper price. IMO, that perceived value creates the strong brand loyalty that seems to turn defensive on the forum. I'm not saying that is good, bad, or otherwise ....

As I mentioned earlier, they are not the same product. Premium product commands a premium price. There is certainly room for both in the market since end consumers have different wants/needs.

KG nailed it Supra vs Moomba Malibu Vs Axis etc....

[jmvotto]

For those interested, I run 6 XM9's on my tower, Wetsounds interiors all powered off of Exile amps. I also use the Wetsounds eq.

Again, both companies are great! Customer service is fantastic at either.

By the way I have been running my XM9's for 4 seasons HARD! 150 to 200 hrs per season. Still running strong! And, guess what, if one goes down, I have no doubt Brian would take care of it...


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I cant imagine 6 9's on the tower , I have 4 on mine since the beginning 2012 and they have been great . ( I think I was the first one here with the 4 pod setup with the 9s)

[MLA]

I cant imagine 6 9's on the tower

Six 8" would be very similar to four 10" or a pair of Rev-410, both of the later being very common setups. With that said, six compression drivers would have a peak volume advantage over four, but the compromise is mid-bass and balance. Cost is another consideration. Two pair of speakers can be powered by most any 2 chnl amp where as three pair require two 2 chnl or one stout six chnl. The two pair of 10" and single 2 chnl amp will come in much cheaper then 3 pair of 8" and amps.

[smorris7]

Six 8" would be very similar to four 10" or a pair of Rev-410, both of the later being very common setups. With that said, six compression drivers would have a peak volume advantage over four, but the compromise is mid-bass and balance. Cost is another consideration. Two pair of speakers can be powered by most any 2 chnl amp where as three pair require two 2 chnl or one stout six chnl. The two pair of 10" and single 2 chnl amp will come in much cheaper then 3 pair of 8" and amps.

6 10's would be even better! 6 is the new 4.


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[smorris7]

I cant imagine 6 9's on the tower , I have 4 on mine since the beginning 2012 and they have been great . ( I think I was the first one here with the 4 pod setup with the 9s)

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[MLA]

6 10's would be even better! 6 is the new 4.


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Nah, im waiting on the rev-418 dropping this spring.

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[smorris7]

Nah, im waiting on the rev-418 dropping this spring.

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lol I wouldn't be able to walk under those!


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