Derek Fosbury
Jetboaters Lieutenant
- Messages
- 127
- Reaction score
- 118
- Points
- 152
- Location
- Oakville, ON
- Boat Make
- Yamaha
- Year
- 2016
- Boat Model
- 242 Limited S E-Series
- Boat Length
- 24
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Makes a big difference for multiple reasons.@MattFX4 and any others who have installed speakers at the helm and "co-pilot" seat, how much difference do you find they make? I've been pondering adding those to my install list, but just wanted some experienced opinions .
Another post. . . . that while reading it, I can literally hear my wallet crying from the other room.Makes a big difference for multiple reasons.
The forward cockpit speakers are the only ones that can create somewhat of a natural forward image. And your ears are definitely biased/shaped to be more sensitive in the forward direction. Rear speakers don't survive the wind and movement at speed nearly as well as forward mounted speakers.
All boats should have two pair of coaxial speakers within the cockpit. The bow speakers only contribute to the bow occupants. I could live without bow speakers but four cockpit speakers would be a 'must have' for me.
If you have a subwoofer, four cockpit speakers sum for much more surface area and can have a profoundly positive impact on the upper bass tonal construction....which is formed mostly from the upper midbass harmonics. This also allows for a much more seamless integration between subwoofer and satellites.
It was all warm and cozy, after a long hiatus . . . . . . . Nestled gently up against my arse. Even after the splurge for a new dock section/parts and Wake Wedge, I still thought I would get out of this season for under $3k. . . . . . O'well, back to work to pay for it all.Dear @0627Devildog 's wallet... If you like to stay closed, you must keep @0627Devildog from logging in to this site, ever!!
I've already got an JL 800/8 and 6 polk MM651UM's sitting waiting to be installed in the stock positions . Just thinking the extra 2 might be just the ticket to increase MY enjoyment while driving... the passengers will already have it good@Derek Fosbury I think it makes a huge difference. Between adding them, and adding an amp to power them, the difference is night and day. I used to not be able to hear the music while cruising 35-40 mph unless it was turned almost all the way up. Even then it wasn't very clear, and didn't sound good. Now I can hear the music no problem, and it sounds good. The first time we were out after upgrading speakers my wife turned to me and said that sounds good, I can hear the music now! Not sure what you're thinking of but you could get away with not spending a ton of money.
sounds awesome. still waiting on the final items to come in. itching to get at it.Despite some of the noise issues at low volume I mentioned in other post, it sounds great. Still have to add sub. Here's a little clip I made with phone. This is at 50% volume.
Funny you mention that, I met a guy on the lake this past weekend with a new AR240 who had just replaced his factory speakers with JL 7.7's, and added an additional tw0 7.7's in the cockpit next to driver and passenger seat. I think he had them running off a JL 6 channel amp. It sounded good for sure, but going to the 7.7's will cost a good bit more than the 6.5's, and you have to cut your holes out to fit the speakers. Honestly, I would either add an amp to power your factory polks, or upgrade to a better 6.5" speaker along with an amp. Adding two speakers in the cockpit will make a huge difference also.We just had our first trip on our new boat and this stereo has to go for sure. Thinking of going with all JL 7.5s and loosing all the 6.5s. Has any one done It or heard it?