Stereo

3205lpv · Newbie Joined: 17 Oct 2005 Posts: 34 City: Kennesaw

I am looking to install a decent stero in my boat. It needs to be cheap though. I want to know what componets work the best for cheap. Which speakers would you recomend for in the cabin? Which head unit? Do I need an amp? Which sub? Which head unit do you recomend? The boat doesn't have a tower so I don't need to worry about a tower system yet. I would like to have the option of adding a tower later on. Also do I need marine speakers, or will car audio speakers work? Thank you in advance for the advice you offer me.

kevthayer · Outlaw Joined: 12 Sep 2005 Posts: 231 City: Benicia

I have found that if you use an automotive deck you can usually get about 3 years of use out of it before it craps out. This is assuming of course that you can keep it dry at all times. As soon as it gets wet it wont work. I tried using automotive speakers once and they sounded great until they got wet. I have since invested in marine speakers and havent had any issues for about 2 years. If you are trying to go cheap I would get an automotive head unit but be sure to seal up the wires and exposed areas. I would buy marine speakers. Personally I dont use an amp because it is one more thing to get ruined. of course if you want others to hear your music you will need some amps.