Advice on Boat Audio System
bclemens
Posts: 3
Hey Guys,
I am new to the forum, but I have a question for some of you more experienced system builders. I just bought an 18' little ski boat. It is old, a 1971 Mariah hull with a 455 Olds engine. I recently received four db6501 speakers for use in the boat.
I have no experience with boat stereo installation and have a few questions to ask. First of all, should I upgrade the speakers, and if so to what? Also, I have some questions on placement. I am thinking two facing back just under the deck, and two facing into the boat just behind the rear seats. Is there a standard set up for boats, or any suggestions on this set up?
My last questions revolves around the rest of the system. Any suggestions on the deck? Do I need an amp and if so, what kind do you suggest? And also, is there a need for a subwoofer or do these speakers do a fairly good job with bass?
I know this is a long post, but any suggestions would be appreciated. Oh, and any overall tips you have would be a great help. Thanks for reading.
Here is a diagram of the boat with red arrows showing the placement and direction of the speakers that I am thinking of.
I am new to the forum, but I have a question for some of you more experienced system builders. I just bought an 18' little ski boat. It is old, a 1971 Mariah hull with a 455 Olds engine. I recently received four db6501 speakers for use in the boat.
I have no experience with boat stereo installation and have a few questions to ask. First of all, should I upgrade the speakers, and if so to what? Also, I have some questions on placement. I am thinking two facing back just under the deck, and two facing into the boat just behind the rear seats. Is there a standard set up for boats, or any suggestions on this set up?
My last questions revolves around the rest of the system. Any suggestions on the deck? Do I need an amp and if so, what kind do you suggest? And also, is there a need for a subwoofer or do these speakers do a fairly good job with bass?
I know this is a long post, but any suggestions would be appreciated. Oh, and any overall tips you have would be a great help. Thanks for reading.
Here is a diagram of the boat with red arrows showing the placement and direction of the speakers that I am thinking of.
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On my 20 ft celebrity I have 2 pairs of the 6.5" dbs with an alpine headunit. The amp was the greatest thing I ever did for the stereo, i 100% recommend adding an amp, much louder and cleaner
