Speakers for in cabin

Minnow · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 10:18 am Post subject:

Crutchfield lists component speaker systems from $80 to $850.
The Infinitys cost $200 and I think they're worth it if you really care about hi-fi. The head-end seems to be less important. Any of the $150-$200 units will sound great with great speakers.

The problem with mine is the fluorescent display is meant to be seen from above. When looking up at it, it's barely visible. Just something to check if you're in the market.

Wayne McCown · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:17 pm Post subject:

Wow, Minnow, what a nice enclosure you have for the upper shelf! Did you build it yourself? Do you have a template of the face profile you would be willing to share with an envious fellow C-Brat?

NC-TFC · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 9:31 pm Post subject:

We put the 3 in poly's in Pegasus along with their marine stereo. We added their powered sub woofer under the rear seat since the small speakers don't have much base. The sub woofer really adds alot to the sound. All speakers and the stereo was ~ $350.00. Also added a marine DC (Lighter) outlet and a headphone plug. This way we can plug in an MP3 or IPOD adapter and hard wire it to the AUX port on the stereo.

Minnow · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 8:39 am Post subject:

Wayne, if I still had the template, it probably wouldn't do you much good. There's just too much variation from boat to boat.
It's easy to make your own. I started with cardboard scribed to the roof-line, then refined it in 1/4" plywood. This was then transferred to 3/4" plywood, the door cut out, and then teak veneer was applied. The back and edges around the door were also veneered.
The veneer was finished with a coat of cherry stain to redden it up to match existing. Two coats of teak oil finished off.
The caulking to the roof, or any caulking for that matter, is easily, cleanly, and professionally done by the following hint to the factory. TRY MASKING TAPE!

C-Dude · Posted: Fri Apr 11, 2008 12:28 pm Post subject:

Minnow, I hear you on the masking tape issue. I have a 2000 C-Dory and the caulking job was done very well. I have looked at some of the newer C-Dory's and the quality of the caulking appears to have gone downhill bigtime. Two words.....Quality Control

Wayne McCown · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 11:07 am Post subject:

Thanks, Minnow. Certainly, you are to be commended on doing a very professional-looking job!!

SEA3PO · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 3:15 pm Post subject:

I agree, nice system.... what I did was install 4 speakers... two in the front and two in the rear... I just glued them up with 5200....but a nicer application would have been to glue up a piece of starboard...and screw the speakers to the starboard....(wonderful stuff)

I just used West Marine speakers...the volume does not ever come up much as the cabin is so small they sound like a professional unit...awsome.

Joel
SEA3PO

20dauntless · Posted: Tue Jan 27, 2009 10:57 pm Post subject:

This is an old topic, but I thought I'd mention that I just had a Poly-Planar ME-50 amplifier and 2 Poly-Planar MA-850 speakers installed by EQ. This setup requires no head unit and allows for an iPod/portable satellite radio/laptop to play through the speakers. Pictures are in my album. I haven't heard it yet, but I think it will be adequate and it's cheap.

Chris Bulovsky · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 12:14 am Post subject:

20dauntless- Tell me if it works when you get a chance.... I like the looks of your speakers.

Chris Bulovsky

Wefings · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:41 pm Post subject:

Installed these Boston Acoustics in a CD25 [Time Bandit] Have a cool multi angle gimbal mounting setup and sound great .Fits in a corner......
Marc

20dauntless · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 2:52 pm Post subject:

Chris, I'll post again once I've tried the system for myself. Unfortunately that won't be for at least a couple more months since I won't be back on the boat until mid March at the earliest, perhaps mid May.

eNORMous · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 7:22 pm Post subject:

marc,

I was actually looking for those speakers from Boston Acoustics when I was deciding on speakers and I couldn't find them. They look great and the mounting abilities including the colors are great.

Instead, I opted for the Boss. I went around forever on deciding if I wanted to mount speakers on the overhead shelf, or the walls or where; and, finally decided to build them into the cabinetry.

I pretty much took the long road, but love the sound.

Wefings · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:16 pm Post subject:

Norm, I thought the Boss was busy with the Superbowl! I am a aging musician and was a prehistoric [late 70s!]audio engineering student [still play a little ,Bass and Guitar] but appreciate systems . A quality multi range speaker mounted in a cabinet is always good as the larger backing [air] space can be better for bass .I am still a big fan of 6X9s for limited spaces .
With the advent of sub woofers [that you need for clear audio] and component speakers the quality audio world is a blank canvas thanks to those crazy car audio guys. I really think the systems for computers are the most cost effective way to make great sound for few dollars . And I am particularly fond of Klipsch systems .But there are many others that are top notch as well .Some are core driven at 12 V. Look at the transformer and see. I have seen some decent ones at 12vdc.
Its a lot of fun to play with the sound ! And look outside the "Marine" box
Marc

eNORMous · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 9:25 pm Post subject:

I have a couple strats at the house here I plug into my ever dependable vintage Booger (MESA MarkII), and another countrified Ibanez 6-string acoustic (when I'm drinking swill from the bottom of the bottle). I'll bet you also have one of those original Klipsch wooden enclosure beasts don't you marc? You know the one - that huge mega-death box about 6'x8' in size. I love Klipsch. The drummer I occasionally play with has one of the originals he's had since the 70's when he inherited from his father (he's about 10 years younger than me and I think he's listened to it at far too close of a range!) - he's nearly deaf. Mr. Green

rogerbum · Posted: Wed Jan 28, 2009 10:45 pm Post subject:

I bought a powered Klipsch 2.1 system I use as my living room system. Subwoofer and two speakers designed for a computer. The sound is awesome and the cost was about $250 including some stands to get the midrange/tweeters off the floor. I have a set of Bose waterproof speakers for the boat but haven't gotten around to installing them yet. I have a similar set in my shower at home and love them (yes I rock out while I wash my hair).