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PostPosted: Apr 05, 2010 12:21 pm    Post subject: tower speaker suggestions Reply with quote

lookin to add some speakers to the tower...so whats the best setup i could get for around $500-$750?
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PostPosted: Apr 05, 2010 12:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Spend just a little more and get Wetsounds.
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PostPosted: Apr 06, 2010 6:29 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TnR6Rida wrote:
Spend just a little more and get Wetsounds.
nuff said!
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PostPosted: Apr 09, 2010 5:01 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

aight what kind of power do i need for them? Ive got to factor a amp into the budget.
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PostPosted: Apr 09, 2010 5:46 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A pair of sst-65s & a syn micro will set you back about $850.
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PostPosted: Apr 09, 2010 5:47 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

A pair of sst-65s & a syn micro will set you back about $850. That's about as cheap as you'll get with wetsounds. Keep in mind, you'll spend at least $100 on cables.
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PostPosted: Jun 24, 2010 12:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

A better answer would be a good quality HLCD speaker (Wetsounds, Exile, NVS, Bullet) The SST65 is not an HLCD, your volume at 65' will be dissappointing. I just went through this, trying to use a coaxial speaker on towers, the result is not nearly as good as an HLCD. Wetsounds are fine, but get the Pro60. Best advice is to get behind a boat, on the water, not in an audio store parking lot (like I did) and see if they are audible enough for you.
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PostPosted: Jun 24, 2010 1:27 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I am with yellj, for tower speakers, save up and get the HLCD. For listening in the cove and partying, the coax tower speakers will do just fine. For reaching your rider, HLCD is by far superior. If you are mostly listening to your stereo while stationary and close to the boat, you might actually want to go with the coax, since some people complain that the HLCD sound harsh. Personally, I think they sound just fine, and certainly are the best option for riding.
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PostPosted: Jun 25, 2010 1:49 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Just remember with the HLCD's to give them enough juice..
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PostPosted: Jun 25, 2010 1:50 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

The horns suck up the power!!!
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PostPosted: Jun 25, 2010 3:07 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Mcane6, sent you a pm.
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PostPosted: Jun 25, 2010 8:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

try all JL with two thousand + watt amps. Loudest boat on the lake
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PostPosted: Aug 17, 2010 9:57 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

yeah my neighbor has two jl's on his x1 and there loud enough to hear everything clearly at 75' and 2/3 power, that is with an preamp of course

http://cgi.ebay.com/M4300-JL-AUDIO-AMP-4-CHANNEL-MARINE-SPEAKERS-AMPLIFIER-/130420751329?pt=Car_Amplifiers

http://cgi.ebay.com/WAKEBOARD-TOWER-SPEAKERS-JL-AUDIO-7-7-BOAT-SPORT-GRILLE-/200509370202?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0

just make sure your stereo has a fade option, it comes in handy
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PostPosted: Aug 19, 2010 3:17 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

riderite, Still spamming huh?
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PostPosted: Sep 01, 2010 9:11 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

TnR6Rida wrote:
Spend just a little more and get Wetsounds.

How do wetsounds really sound? do they have good low end?
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PostPosted: Apr 19, 2011 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why,, YES,,, they do! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Apr 19, 2011 6:08 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Why,, YES,,, YES,,,, they do! Very Happy

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PostPosted: Apr 22, 2011 3:18 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

trolan, Keep in mind the mids to lows are the first to go with distance. You can hear them crystal clear at 80' but don't expect your chest to thump with the bass hit, cause its not going to happen.
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PostPosted: May 29, 2011 3:39 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I beg to differ with you ryan, a pair of pro 485 wetsounds powered with enough juice can restart your heart with the mid bass and horns out 80 feet easy! I know this because I own a pair powered up properly. Smile
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PostPosted: Jun 03, 2011 4:30 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

M`honri, Laughing ok with two pro-485s but not with two pro-60s or even pro-80s which is in his price range. Wink
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