Rinker Deckboat Is A Real Regatta Kicker
09-25-2022 | 05:26 PM
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Good stuff Elite. I will admit I too thought the article was pure BS. Looking through Kicker's website I didn't see the line of amps you installed and thought there's no way that's possible. After seeing the pics, it does appear to be true.
Love the idea of using the wasted space under the deck. I have tons of room in my boat that I was trying to figure how to utilize it for a sub enclosure, but never really came up with a way to vent it to the cabin properly.
The idea I came up with was having a band pass enclosure in the engine bay, and running an external port through the "firewall" where it would vent to the cabin through the open gunwales. That way the speaker is sealed and there is no potential for a spark from a shorted speaker causing an explosion. I understand a bandpass is not the most ideal set up, but I hope it achieves the results I am looking for if done correctly. If it doesn't work out, I have a small hole that cannot be seen and can easily be patched. As opposed to cutting fiberglass like you. That takes a lot of guts.
Glad to see you showcasing Kicker as a viable option. They are reasonably priced and not generally recommended. I really like JL stuff and just got my first Wet Sounds, but their prices are insane for you get. Hopefully Kicker changes this way of thinking.
Love the idea of using the wasted space under the deck. I have tons of room in my boat that I was trying to figure how to utilize it for a sub enclosure, but never really came up with a way to vent it to the cabin properly.
The idea I came up with was having a band pass enclosure in the engine bay, and running an external port through the "firewall" where it would vent to the cabin through the open gunwales. That way the speaker is sealed and there is no potential for a spark from a shorted speaker causing an explosion. I understand a bandpass is not the most ideal set up, but I hope it achieves the results I am looking for if done correctly. If it doesn't work out, I have a small hole that cannot be seen and can easily be patched. As opposed to cutting fiberglass like you. That takes a lot of guts.
Glad to see you showcasing Kicker as a viable option. They are reasonably priced and not generally recommended. I really like JL stuff and just got my first Wet Sounds, but their prices are insane for you get. Hopefully Kicker changes this way of thinking.
Onward.
09-25-2022 | 05:59 PM
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Been happy with kicker equipment I’ve used. Price is right. I’m not brand loyal, I’ve used wet sounds, kicker, fusion and Rockford. I haven’t used JL.
If you’re on a budget kicker is the minimum I’d recommend price wise.
I do like that fusion seems to be copying JLs line for a nice discount. My current stereo is fusion for speakers, an amp and HU. Subs and sub amp is kicker.
If you’re on a budget kicker is the minimum I’d recommend price wise.
I do like that fusion seems to be copying JLs line for a nice discount. My current stereo is fusion for speakers, an amp and HU. Subs and sub amp is kicker.
