stereo, marine amp question

[usmma2013]

For the Wellcraft's new stereo, since I use my IPod the majority of the time instead of installing a cd/fm/am receiver I've decided to go with a 4 channel amp and wire a permanant input for the ipod on the dash.
Question is, can I get away with one of these cheaper brands like Pyle or Boss
http://www.jr.com/pyle/pe/PYL_PLMRA400/
or will there be noticably better sound quality with something like this?
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/jblma6004.aspx
I'll be using it with marine grade speakers ,
I've been looking at these
http://www.dealercostcaraudio.com/ts-mr1600.aspx
I won't be blasting music at WOT or expect it to sound like a expensive system but I do want it to sound decent. The amp will be in the cuddy so I suppose i could use a car one too
Thanks guys!

[Road King Cole]

With those speakers, you will not need a powerful amp and you probably wouldn't notice that much difference in sound quality.

Although your set-up will work and is cost effective, you may want to consider installing a cheap IPod ready stereo instead. Most will be able to power those speakers enough and you would have the "luxury" of adjusting the volume via a knob. I always have trouble adjusting the volume on Ipods, nevermind thinking about doing this in a moving boat. I can just see myself trying to turn it down, end up with full volume and blowing out the speakers.

I recently installed a fusion stereo that the face plate flips down and you just insert the ipod and have great control over it. There were a bunch of refurbished ones on ebay, I got one for 80 bucks. Here's one for a bit more money just for example:

http://cgi.ebay.com/BRAND-NEW-FUSION-MS-IP500-MARINE-RADIO-IPOD-Dock-Stereo-/250647076787?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3a5bbadfb3

Perhaps you can find a cheaper refurb or something similar.

Good luck!

rkc

[nipper]

I think I agree with the King on this one. I think you would be happier with an am/fm cd stereo receiver with an IPOD input. But what do I know; I do not even have a stereo in my boat!

[breastman569]

just yesterday i went with this set up...
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_10201995_250002000_250000000_250002000_250-2-0

and added two more of the sony 6.5 for the back and they really do sound great, even though it still sounds great i think i will also add two 6x9's and 10inch sub. I agree with what cole said and have to ability to controll the vol with the deck and not the ipod.