Best marine audio system?
05-12-2011, 08:20 PM
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1) The build quality is awesome.
2) They are made in the USA (Palmdale CA).
3) Three year warranty
I bought 3 pairs of 6x9 and 1 pair 6.5. I was STUNNED that they were made in the USA. I really was! I didn't know that when I ordered them, but really happy about that little detail. One other thing......when I read the warranty statement it said that when used in salt water, they want you to remove the speaker every six months and emerce the whole speaker in fresh water (I think it said distilled water) to remove salt build-up. I thought that was pretty funny.
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05-12-2011, 10:51 PM
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Well if money is not an issue then get the best head, amps and speakers you can.
I can tell you Boss is not high end, and Pyle is basically another name for Pyramid and thats the crap you buy at flea markets.
JL seems to have made a really good name for it's self. Personally there are alot of brands out there that sound better for equal or less money. Their subs sound muddy to me.
The thing you want to do is keep all the mid/hi speakers the same. If you use different brands you will get cancellations that will not sound good. Another thing is to make sure you have the proper power for the speakers. Mid/hi speakers should have atleast the RMS power of the speaker, 25% more than the RMS is better. For the subs I always reccomend an amp that is 30 - 50% more power than the subs RMS rating. Headroom in the amps gives cleaner sound, cooler running amps and power for those peaks. To little power blows speaker much easier than too much power.
Also when looking at subs just because they say they handle 1000 watts does not mean they are the best speaker. It just means it's gonna take alot of power to get sound out of them.
I can tell you Boss is not high end, and Pyle is basically another name for Pyramid and thats the crap you buy at flea markets.
JL seems to have made a really good name for it's self. Personally there are alot of brands out there that sound better for equal or less money. Their subs sound muddy to me.
The thing you want to do is keep all the mid/hi speakers the same. If you use different brands you will get cancellations that will not sound good. Another thing is to make sure you have the proper power for the speakers. Mid/hi speakers should have atleast the RMS power of the speaker, 25% more than the RMS is better. For the subs I always reccomend an amp that is 30 - 50% more power than the subs RMS rating. Headroom in the amps gives cleaner sound, cooler running amps and power for those peaks. To little power blows speaker much easier than too much power.
Also when looking at subs just because they say they handle 1000 watts does not mean they are the best speaker. It just means it's gonna take alot of power to get sound out of them.
05-13-2011, 12:47 AM
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05-13-2011, 07:33 AM
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Nightlife's recomendations are right on the money!
I can tell you this having worked in the 12V industry for about 20 years now, that JL is one of the best brands out there especially on their speakers, that is what they are known for.
As far as Pyle and Boss are concerned, don't want to rub anyone the wrong way here but they are both flea market price sensitive brands, meaning that before the unit is designed the price point is set first with about 100~150% markup.
If you stick to the better names in the buisness, on paper they may seem that impressive compared to say boss but in actual use they will perform better accross the board.
Jl as mentioned earlier, as well as
Rockford makes some very high end marine products,
Memphis which is a bit more affordable
Kicker also has a good line of marine
Alpine also makes good stuff especially the marine head units
Kenwood If someone wants something a bit more on a working mans budget but still get a quality item
My 2¢
I can tell you this having worked in the 12V industry for about 20 years now, that JL is one of the best brands out there especially on their speakers, that is what they are known for.
As far as Pyle and Boss are concerned, don't want to rub anyone the wrong way here but they are both flea market price sensitive brands, meaning that before the unit is designed the price point is set first with about 100~150% markup.
If you stick to the better names in the buisness, on paper they may seem that impressive compared to say boss but in actual use they will perform better accross the board.
Jl as mentioned earlier, as well as
Rockford makes some very high end marine products,
Memphis which is a bit more affordable
Kicker also has a good line of marine
Alpine also makes good stuff especially the marine head units
Kenwood If someone wants something a bit more on a working mans budget but still get a quality item
My 2¢
05-13-2011, 09:09 AM
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I've got 4 10" JL subs and Rockford Fosgat separates (22 speakers total). The JLs don't hit like I thought they would, but I love the Fosgates. Alpines marine stuff has been recommended highly to me.
05-13-2011, 10:43 AM
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I went with all Fusion speakers and deck on my new boat. 4x7" and 2x10". Very LOUD and Clear. Running all six off of an Alpine 5 channel amp. I have less than $1k in the whole setup. Sounds way better than the JL's I did in the past.
