Marine stereo suggestions?
Looking at getting a new marine stereo poss. with ipod docking capabilities or new stereo with Small depth to save space in my bay boat. also some speaker sugestions.
I already have a set of 5.25 on the console want to add 2 more in the front of the boat.
I already have a set of 5.25 on the console want to add 2 more in the front of the boat.
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Bad luck with Clarion.
Poly Planer makes some pretty rugged speakers.
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I didn't have room for the dock so I just have a cable for an Ipod and one for my phone. I got a Sirius account for it so I don't use either much. the cool thing is that it does marine VHF too, so you can scan the marine radio and weather frequencies. I am using the Poly Planer Gunnel mount speakers :
and the Fusion Subwoofer:
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The chasis is just under 4" and the entire unit is about 5" deep, which I needed to fit in the glove box.
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If you are going to surface mount it out in the weather, you'll need the Ipod dock, since the USB is on the back of the unit.
"Well Gary, the easiest way to look tall is to stand in a room full of short people." - Curtis Bostick
"All these forums, with barely any activity, are like a neglected old cemetery that no one visits anymore."- anonymouse
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"Well Gary, the easiest way to look tall is to stand in a room full of short people." - Curtis Bostick
"All these forums, with barely any activity, are like a neglected old cemetery that no one visits anymore."- anonymouse
Sir, no offense, I really have no bias other than the fact that I want to see your products last as long as possible. ( I make a living with my hands)
I had to respond because my advice is exactly the opposite.
Stay the hell away from Sony marine products, they are worthless.
Clarion C series is the most time proven bullet proof marine stereo on the market.
Poly Planar products are crap unless you spend the money for the premium series, but I think there are better options for the money.
The Fusion Ra-200 Gary suggested is an excellent choice. You may even want to explore the option of a direct amp/I-pod interface, which the Fusion dig. zone amp is golden for.
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