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stereo, marine amp question
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!
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06-08-2010, 01:57 PM
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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...item3a5bbadfb3 Perhaps you can find a cheaper refurb or something similar. Good luck! rkc
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Sorry to say that I no longer have a 1984 V20 :(
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06-09-2010, 11:49 AM
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just yesterday i went with this set up...
http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...002000_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.
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