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04-22-2019, 04:31 PM #1
Audio upgrade
I'm look to replace 4 in-boat speakers with 45KX654 (65 watt RMS ,195 Peak) Looking for the right amp? And add 2 tower 45KMTC 8 9150 watt RMS 300 peak)tower speakers Looking for right amp. I want to control volume separately.
Help from the Audio Gods needed!Web.
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04-22-2019, 05:15 PM #2
Do you have a budget for this?
Controlling the volume separately could cost more than some of the less expensive amps if you go with a WS 420. Or you can pick up something like this: https://www.overtons.com/roswell-dua...RoCmGoQAvD_BwE
For simplicity, I'd recommend a 6 channel amp. This could potentially save money on install cabling as well. Kicker has one for $400.
https://creativeaudio.net/categories...6-channel.htmlLast edited by BrentC5Z; 04-22-2019 at 05:18 PM.
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04-22-2019, 07:24 PM #345KMTC 8 9150
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04-23-2019, 11:44 AM #4
https://www.crutchfield.com/p_20645K...oal-Black.html
MLA, here is the linkWeb.
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04-23-2019, 11:54 AM #5
Kicker KXMA800.8 or Wet Sounds HTX-6 would be go-to's.
A couple of basic line level control knobs would give you tower and in-boats volume. The WS-420 SQ or BT would give you 3 zone level control, so you are setup for adding a woofer later.
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04-23-2019, 02:26 PM #6
Sorry for sounding dumb but would I wire the 4 in boat speakers to outputs/Channels one and two and bridge the towers to the other outputs
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04-23-2019, 03:57 PM #7
It would be a little different configuration between a 6 and 8 chnl.
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04-23-2019, 04:15 PM #8
Using a 6 channel amp for 6 speakers would be 1:1. If you choose the 8 channel listed, I would run channels 1-4 direct to the in-boat speakers and bridge 5/6 & 7/8 for each tower speaker.
Using the knob listed in my first post inline between the head unit and amp would allow you to adjust the gain between in-boat & tower speakers.
Like everything else, it's budget dependent.
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04-23-2019, 07:36 PM #9
With a 6 chnl like the HTX-6, id still bridge the tower pods, then run a pair of in-boats per chnl, on the remaining 2 chnls. Only a 75W rms difference to each in-boat, but a very noticeable different to the tower between 100W rms and a 300W rms potential when bridged.
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04-24-2019, 08:32 AM #10
Thanks guys will be ordering this weekend. I have about two grand to play with and want to get the bang for the buck. I don't have plans for a sub yet but may throw that in the deal.
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