What are the best 6.5" Marine speakers?
03-01-2006, 10:05 PM
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Re: What are the best 6.5" Marine speakers?
Originally Posted by BillR
JL audio just introduced a new line too.
I bought a set of componets and sub, but have not installed it yet.
Might want to check them out.
I bought a set of componets and sub, but have not installed it yet.
Might want to check them out.
03-01-2006, 10:08 PM
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Re: What are the best 6.5" Marine speakers?
Originally Posted by Harper220
Diamond Audio separates with aluminum drivers and tweeters. They handle a boat load of power and should stand up to the elements just fine. I'm running 6 of them myself. If you're going for loud and good sound, I wouldn't mess with marine speakers. Also, the Diamonds should last longer than you'll keep your boat anyway... 
http://www.diamondaudio.com/products...type=29&line=2
http://www.diamondaudio.com/products...type=29&line=2
03-02-2006, 07:09 AM
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Re: What are the best 6.5" Marine speakers?
I love my kenwood marines, sound great. they introd a new line last summer.
03-02-2006, 08:27 AM
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Re: What are the best 6.5" Marine speakers?
I've always been a big fan of Boston Acoustics. Never ran them in a boat but in current vehicle and several others and home stereo. Very smooth and reasonably priced. The sound quality of marine specific speakers is terrible IMO, especially the Clarion's.
Regular speakers are pretty cheap, so if they would happen to fail or get damaged in the boat, simply replace them.
Regular speakers are pretty cheap, so if they would happen to fail or get damaged in the boat, simply replace them.
03-02-2006, 08:42 AM
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http://sonicelectronix.com/item_2412.html Boston Acoustics
http://sonicelectronix.com/item_5356.html Diamond Audio
http://sonicelectronix.com/item_2654.html MB Quart is a top notch brand and these are marine specific.
http://sonicelectronix.com/cat_181.html All of these are marine.
http://sonicelectronix.com/item_5356.html Diamond Audio
http://sonicelectronix.com/item_2654.html MB Quart is a top notch brand and these are marine specific.
http://sonicelectronix.com/cat_181.html All of these are marine.
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03-02-2006, 08:58 AM
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Re: What are the best 6.5" Marine speakers?
Originally Posted by tinnscot
I have heard about the JL audio just recently. Info is tight, they do not sell online at all I heard, all price controlled. I have heard the display set of the 7.7" componet set and it sounds incredible!! Around $299 a set ( 2 speakers and 2 tweeters)
If your interested in any JL or Clarin components give me a PM be more then happy to help out.
03-02-2006, 09:37 AM
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I agree with Fountainatlast, the JL equipment is awesome and competively priced...this is the system they just finished for me. Give them a call if you have any questions 866 688-3748
BTW, check the attention to detail...the rigging is flawless...
BTW, check the attention to detail...the rigging is flawless...
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03-02-2006, 03:23 PM
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Re: What are the best 6.5" Marine speakers?
The JL is the highest priced on the market, Are they really better than MB Quart for the $$$$????? JL 7.7 = $300, MB Quart 6x9 = $150
I do not like having to drill an extra tweeter hole.
What about the best amps? I am looking to upgrade mine now. Any suggestions would be helpful.
I do not like having to drill an extra tweeter hole.
What about the best amps? I am looking to upgrade mine now. Any suggestions would be helpful.
03-02-2006, 03:29 PM
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Re: What are the best 6.5" Marine speakers?
Originally Posted by tpmarine.com
I agree with Fountainatlast, the JL equipment is awesome and competively priced...this is the system they just finished for me. Give them a call if you have any questions 866 688-3748
BTW, check the attention to detail...the rigging is flawless...
BTW, check the attention to detail...the rigging is flawless...
