How does one achieve good sound in a go-fast boat?
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How does one achieve good sound in a go-fast boat?
The factory stereo system on my 36 Outlaw is weak at best. I plan to switch out the amps and speakers with better, more powerful amps as well as better speakers, however, the speaker locations appear to be an inherent limitation on the sound quality. Given the design of the boat, and for that matter most boats, all the speakers are located down low and close to the floor of the cockpit, as opposed a height closer to ear level.
I notice that the ski boats with the speakers mounted high on towers produce a much more dynamic sound. Any thoughts on how to improve the sound quality.
Is it possible to get good sound out of a go-fast style boat. If so, how? Thanks.
I notice that the ski boats with the speakers mounted high on towers produce a much more dynamic sound. Any thoughts on how to improve the sound quality.
Is it possible to get good sound out of a go-fast style boat. If so, how? Thanks.
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Do yourself a favor and buy some quality stuff. More is not better. Speaker quality and placement are the most important.
All these boats with a ton of crappy speakers all over the place are totally stupid. A guy that takes basic acoustics course knows better. Problem is that boat systems are designed and built by people that have zero acoustics training and don't understand the most basic concepts.
Also so much of the car/marine audio gear as almost zero engineering and testing behind it. You guys would be shocked if you saw the actual measurements of the brands you think are so great.
Buy products from company's that do actual research and testing, not from a company that just buys crap from China and puts their brand on it.
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All these boats with a ton of crappy speakers all over the place are totally stupid. A guy that takes basic acoustics course knows better. Problem is that boat systems are designed and built by people that have zero acoustics training and don't understand the most basic concepts.
Also so much of the car/marine audio gear as almost zero engineering and testing behind it. You guys would be shocked if you saw the actual measurements of the brands you think are so great.
Buy products from company's that do actual research and testing, not from a company that just buys crap from China and puts their brand on it.
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These are speaker companies that are legit.
JBL
JL Audio
Focal
I am partial to JBL since its owned by Harman the worlds largest and beat audio company. I also work for Harman so I am biased :-)
JBL
JL Audio
Focal
I am partial to JBL since its owned by Harman the worlds largest and beat audio company. I also work for Harman so I am biased :-)
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Wet sounds is actually pretty good, I dont know much about the company but it looks like they buy stuff off the shelf. They do have some horn loaded compression drivers that are pretty good but you have to have the depth.
Most car audio speakers will work good for awhile in salt water. The speakers are the cheap part so I would rather have a better speaker and replace it every couple years. The problem is that nobody makes real high quality marine speaker.
JL is always good but I am not a fan of the 8" coax or component systems. They don't sound very good, IMO. They have lots of bass and highs but the integration is not good.
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Most car audio speakers will work good for awhile in salt water. The speakers are the cheap part so I would rather have a better speaker and replace it every couple years. The problem is that nobody makes real high quality marine speaker.
JL is always good but I am not a fan of the 8" coax or component systems. They don't sound very good, IMO. They have lots of bass and highs but the integration is not good.
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