Are a pair of wet sounds pro 80's enough?

hot wyrd · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Posts: 7 City: DENVER

Are they loud enough to clearly reach the rider? My goal
is not to be the loudest guy on the lake but I want to hear
the music when I ride. I had a pair of fusion t series combos
that were not even close. The amp I have to power them
is a Rockford that pushes 250 Rms/ channel so I think
that is more than enough to properly push the 80's. From what
I've read and researched, WS seems the way to go.
Help is much appreciated!

Chattwake · Posted: Mar 29, 2010 6:11 am Post subject:

With the right amp, you will hear a pair of pro 80's while you ride. I'm not sure about that rockford amp though....

If you added a 485 - so that you had a 3 some package, you'd be much better off. The horn in the 485's is much bigger and much louder than the horn in a pro 80.

Two 485's are sufficient as well. The only potential benefit of running two 485's is that you can run both speakers with either a two or four channel amp.

hot wyrd · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Posts: 7 City: DENVER

I don't have the room for 2 485's. To get
the threesome package I would have to remove
my light bar. The way my Bimini attaches,
placing them above the tower is not an option.

Chattwake · Posted: Mar 29, 2010 9:41 am Post subject:

Post a picture of your tower.

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

80's are a real good choice. X 2 on what Chattwake said....

wetsounds1 · Criminal Joined: 05 Feb 2006 Posts: 60 City: austin

One pair of PRO 80's with that type of power is going to rock and you will hear them great when you ride. So no worries at all.

Tim
Wet Sounds

TnR6Rida · Posted: Mar 30, 2010 8:11 am Post subject:

wetsounds1, While your here. I have the 3-some setup. I'm guessing you would recommend the SYN6 for that right?

I'll also be getting a new HU. What HU would you recommend? Needs to be Kenwood so I can hook my Sirius up to it. It doesn't have to be a marine one either, it is not where it can get wet.

Chattwake · Posted: Mar 30, 2010 8:11 am Post subject:

There you go! From the horses mouth.

wetsounds1 · Criminal Joined: 05 Feb 2006 Posts: 60 City: austin

tnr6rida,

SYN-6 is best option in terms of output and single amp solution. In 3 ch mode it will do 200x2 and 600x1 so perfect power across the board. You can always do a two amp system with SYN-2's etc...but SYN-6 is best option

As for head unit, if it has to be kenwood, check out the kmr-700U. Pretty cool, has a cubby hole for ipod to sit in and be safe and dry.

Tim
Wet Sounds

hot wyrd · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Posts: 7 City: DENVER

Thanks everybody! I appreciate the help.

hot wyrd · Newbie Joined: 28 Mar 2010 Posts: 7 City: DENVER

Thanks everybody! I appreciate the help.