Advice - 2014 220s Project: Transom vs Tower Speakers
Re: Advice - 2014 220s Project: Transom vs Tower Speakers
In review, they are 6" or 6.5" speakers and my choices are Revo 6, JL or Wet Sounds, Kicker or Polk. Thanks. And, I'm not replacing any speakers w/o addressing the radio and amp first. All must fit together, plus maybe get a A, B, C, All switch for each speaker set. Thanks. The boat recommissioning list keeps getting longer and I haven't lifted the engine cover yet....
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Re: Advice - 2014 220s Project: Transom vs Tower Speakers
You want to find a head unit with multiple zones. that will allow you to turn up and down. JL apparently has a three zone unitSAB220 wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:26 am In review, they are 6" or 6.5" speakers and my choices are Revo 6, JL or Wet Sounds, Kicker or Polk. Thanks. And, I'm not replacing any speakers w/o addressing the radio and amp first. All must fit together, plus maybe get a A, B, C, All switch for each speaker set. Thanks. The boat recommissioning list keeps getting longer and I haven't lifted the engine cover yet....
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Re: Advice - 2014 220s Project: Transom vs Tower Speakers
JL also has volume control knobs for their amp's. We are using one to control the volume on the towers.ajcampen wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:19 pmYou want to find a head unit with multiple zones. that will allow you to turn up and down. JL apparently has a three zone unitSAB220 wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:26 am In review, they are 6" or 6.5" speakers and my choices are Revo 6, JL or Wet Sounds, Kicker or Polk. Thanks. And, I'm not replacing any speakers w/o addressing the radio and amp first. All must fit together, plus maybe get a A, B, C, All switch for each speaker set. Thanks. The boat recommissioning list keeps getting longer and I haven't lifted the engine cover yet....
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Re: Advice - 2014 220s Project: Transom vs Tower Speakers
Boy I'm thinking that would be so much Easier then adding the 3 separate volume controls. If only I needed a new head unitNautiGirl wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:55 pmJL also has volume control knobs for their amp's. We are using one to control the volume on the towers.ajcampen wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:19 pmYou want to find a head unit with multiple zones. that will allow you to turn up and down. JL apparently has a three zone unitSAB220 wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 8:26 am In review, they are 6" or 6.5" speakers and my choices are Revo 6, JL or Wet Sounds, Kicker or Polk. Thanks. And, I'm not replacing any speakers w/o addressing the radio and amp first. All must fit together, plus maybe get a A, B, C, All switch for each speaker set. Thanks. The boat recommissioning list keeps getting longer and I haven't lifted the engine cover yet....
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Re: Advice - 2014 220s Project: Transom vs Tower Speakers
Treat yourself!Big Block Power wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:52 pmBoy I'm thinking that would be so much Easier then adding the 3 separate volume controls. If only I needed a new head unitNautiGirl wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:55 pmJL also has volume control knobs for their amp's. We are using one to control the volume on the towers.ajcampen wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:19 pm
You want to find a head unit with multiple zones. that will allow you to turn up and down. JL apparently has a three zone unit![]()
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Maybe next year or more Amazon money.ajcampen wrote: Sun Mar 31, 2019 5:56 amTreat yourself!Big Block Power wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 9:52 pmBoy I'm thinking that would be so much Easier then adding the 3 separate volume controls. If only I needed a new head unitNautiGirl wrote: Sat Mar 30, 2019 7:55 pm
JL also has volume control knobs for their amp's. We are using one to control the volume on the towers.![]()
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Re: Advice - 2014 220s Project: Transom vs Tower Speakers
So I decided to go with Rockford tower speakers and an amp. Install next week.
Went to a shop and listened to them vs others and they stood out to me.
Went to a shop and listened to them vs others and they stood out to me.
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.ajcampen wrote: Mon Apr 22, 2019 6:12 pm So I decided to go with Rockford tower speakers and an amp. Install next week.
Went to a shop and listened to them vs others and they stood out to me.
Very cool ajc. Those RF tower speakers look pretty slick too. Looking forward to pics of those mounted on your boat.
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Got boat back today. I like what they installed so velar. I’ll let you all know my thoughts after getting on the water
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Yea. How did they sound.
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Those look sharp ajc. Head splitting moments ahead?
Those look sharp ajc. Head splitting moments ahead?
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Re: Advice - 2014 220s Project: Transom vs Tower Speakers
They sound amazing so far. Definitely recommend hearing the brands for yourself. I am not looking to be the party in the cove
just want music when we r swimming
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Re: Advice - 2014 220s Project: Transom vs Tower Speakers
Excellent choice on the Rockfords..
My last boat, and my current boat are all Rockford, from amps, head units and speakers. I boat and tie up with many boaters, some extreme sound fanatics and the only thing comparable would be JL...IMO. Those tower speakers can throw sound really far, and still be crystal clear. Zone it so you can kill all the cabin speakers when out in the water, makes people still in the cabin happy, and saves some battery life, not pushing the other 8 cabin speakers when not needed. Hope they sound great for you, and happy boating to ya....oh and you will love the rear deck speakers also if you decide to add those, doesnt hurt having 2 towers and 2 lower rear decks throwing sound out back..lol
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