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tnc110 10-25-2011 07:17 PM

JL 7.7 or 6.5
 
I am going to replace all the speakers and add 2-3 10" subs. All JL speakers and amps. Are the 7.7s considerably better than the 6.5s? I'm not crazy about cutting bigger holes to allow the 7.7s to fit the existing 6.5 holes.

Haven't picked out a head unit yet. I want a wireless remote so when its beached i can just aim it in the hatch and adjust. Any suggestions?

Thanks guys.

fireguy 10-25-2011 07:27 PM

I bought the Alpine Type R 7" marine speakers and the extra 1/2" definitely changes the mounting options in my boat.

I don't know about the JL 7.7's but they definitely intrigued me. There is a pretty significant difference between the 6.5" and 7.7". That's about a 40% increase in cone area.

US1 Fountain 10-25-2011 09:34 PM

I have 7.7's in my boat, a buddy has the 6.5's in his. We both are running the JL 10" subs. Same boats. Mine has a deeper sound. His seems louder though. Both sound great, just depends on your preference

Griff 10-25-2011 10:38 PM

The 7.7's will have better and deeper midrange.

hotjava66 10-26-2011 07:01 AM

I have 6.5's, I like them. If you are running subs I dont know if you would notice the difference, just my opinion. I always get compliments on how well they sound.

johnny b good 10-26-2011 03:40 PM

F.Y.I. There is a difference between the JL M series and MX series speakers/subs. The M series is the better built.

US1 Fountain 10-26-2011 05:41 PM

I have a RF remote. No need to point at an IR pickup, and not effected by sunlight. Supposed to have a 100' range, but mine seems less. Crutchfield carries some. Or search the net

pstorti 10-26-2011 07:29 PM

i swapped out my 6.5's for 7.7's and the difference is night and day. I had M6.5's and put in component m7.7

tnc110 10-26-2011 07:57 PM


Originally Posted by pstorti (Post 3537483)
i swapped out my 6.5's for 7.7's and the difference is night and day. I had M6.5's and put in component m7.7

are you running any subs or just the 7.7s

tnc110 10-26-2011 08:00 PM


Originally Posted by US1 Fountain (Post 3537403)
I have a RF remote. No need to point at an IR pickup, and not effected by sunlight. Supposed to have a 100' range, but mine seems less. Crutchfield carries some. Or search the net

what deck? did it come with the rf remote or is it an upgrade/aftermarket?


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