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Speakers...what would you pay for these?

 
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PostPosted: Jan 04, 2007 8:36 pm    Post subject: Speakers...what would you pay for these? Reply with quote

Would you guys pay $127.50 for these speakers? I just did. I know you get what you pay for, but I'm looking to put some budget sound into my budget wakeboat. Definitely got them for less than the "Buy It Now" price of $298.50. Did I get a deal or did I get duped?



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A Brand NEW, Liquid Audio Sounds™ Black SONY Wakeboard Tower Boat Speakers!

These new Sony 6 1/2" (XS-V1642A) Black Tower speakers are constructed of the highest quality materials and craftsmanship. With a high gloss PPG painted can, and then poly-filled to take the "ping" out which gives them superior sound, finally perfected to a water resistant seal.

These powerful 6 1/2" speakers produce 540 watts peak of clean dynamic sound FOR ALL YOUR BOATING NEEDS!

Exclusively Designed Liquid Audio Sounds™ , marine grade aluminum, universal mount, it will be easy to install on most towers in seconds, with no rattles, slips, or scratching! (1 1/2"-2 1/2").
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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2007 7:52 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

If you paid 298.50, I'd consider you buttraped. Not a bad price, I'd guess the speakers alone are around 60 bucks.

I'd try to find some sort of rubber gasket type stuff to put in between those clamps and your tower. If you don't, they're going to mar the snot out of your new monster! Did you end up getting your MT powdercoated?
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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2007 8:06 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

You could also just take those original bar clamps off and order a pair from monster, they'd look a lot better and wouldn't 'mar' up the coating.

Not too bad though; you should look at how they are constructed and make your own, if those come out well, sell these.

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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2007 9:10 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Or have a look at these....it's another 60 bucks but they'll work out a lot better for you.

http://www.diywake.com/shop/shopexd.asp?id=550
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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2007 9:51 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

dirtysparks, Yeah, I was planning to put some sort of rubber padding between the mounts and the tower. My tower's polished and anodized, not powdercoated.

What do you guys think of this? Worth $300.00?

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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2007 10:29 am    Post subject: Reply with quote

Considering the lights are damn near useless and kind of large, I wouldnt think so D.

I do think the original can speakers are worth what you paid. Those brackets have to go though, look at those huge corners! Gonna eat your new MT.

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PostPosted: Jan 05, 2007 12:31 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

Rhawn wrote:
I do think the original can speakers are worth what you paid. Those brackets have to go though, look at those huge corners! Gonna eat your new MT.


Those are the smaller brackets. The auction said to specify if larger brackets are needed. I think they'll probably look more like these.


EDIT: Also, according to the L.A.S. website, the mounts come with pressure glued rubber inserts (not shown) to protect the tower. Should be ok I think. (I hope)
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PostPosted: Jan 17, 2007 1:34 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

I have a pair, they are a good cheap alternative. Once I graduate in May and get a job I plan on upgrading and using the speakers in those cans to replace the interior speakers in my boat. And u paid less than I did but mine fire forward and backwards Embarassed
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PostPosted: Jan 17, 2007 1:38 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote

They look pretty cool and at a good price. I would get new clamps also.
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