stereo suggestions?

scottb18 · Newbie Joined: 10 Nov 2007 Posts: 24

im new to boating, wakeboarding, and this forum . i just purchased some speakers to go on my new monster tower. im in need of a new head unit and amp as well. playing my ipod is a definate. any sugestions would be greatly appreciated. thanks in advance.- scott. here are the speakers i just got-

Brand NEW!!!! H2O Pro Accessories Wakeboard tower speakers!!! Add these new slick speakers to your boat today! These are NEW 2007 KICKER MARINE SPEAKERS! Ready for shipping!!!!< STRONG>

You are bidding on a brand new set of smooth Aluminum Front/Back Kicker Marine Speakers!!!! This is your chance to purchase staight from the factory!

These speakers come with 4 Kicker Marine speakers 220W Each MAX = 880w MAX!!! Rubber inserts for your clamp from 1 1/2", 1 7/8", 2", 2 1/4", 2 3/8", 2 1/2". Why settle for less when you can have MORE? Get more with 4 speakers rather than 2! Product is in original packing and ready for delivery.

Slope · Criminal Joined: 21 Feb 2008 Posts: 67 City: Muscle Shoals

I have to say I like Kenwood head units.. I have had many of them and have not had any problems with them...Not knowing how many cabin speakers you have I am going to suggest you run 2 amps 1 for the tower speakers and 1 for the cabin speakers. I have nto found a head unit yet that will properly power a 6 quality speakers in a boat. I am a Kicker Amp fan..onlinecarstereo.com usually has some deals. I bought some stuff from them for my last boat..

Good luck.

wakeboarder142 · Newbie Joined: 26 Feb 2008 Posts: 14 City: henderson

i cant remember the name of these speakers, but they are really nice. ill post again when i remember the name

BrentC5Z · Posted: Mar 06, 2008 10:36 am Post subject:

Do you really need a headunit at all? I use my iphone exclusively while at the lake. Just run RCA jacks to the amp directly from your ipod.

If my boat didn't come with the head unit, I wouldn't bother purchasing one.

wakesk84life · Newbie Joined: 15 Jun 2008 Posts: 11 City: Carignan

If you're really looking for a good marine headunit that can put out that kinda power, you need an amp, but for the headunit's choice, I would go for either Clarion or Pioneer, and amp up all that stuff with an alpine amp, what do you guys think? Colorful

jonyb · Addict Joined: 06 Oct 2007 Posts: 844 City: Paducah

When you're looking for a head unit for a boat, there are 2 things to consider: Is it gonna be exposed to the sun/rain, and do you want separate remotes?

My boat has the Kenwood head unit tucked in the glove box with a helm control, and a transom remote. Those are both very handy. I don't like the Kenwood though. Clarion makes a much better product for they're marine line.