Boat speakers

[Boarder_X]

Hello everyone. Now that I have finally graduated, and not taking 20 units, I can concentrate on my boat again. I would like to replace the Clarion speakers that came in the boat. Last summer someone posted they had purchased some Polk Audio speakers. I was wondering if anyone knew the difference between the Pold Audio MMC650, and some other speakers of similar price. .... I would like the best "bang for the buck."

[rushin]

I replaced the Clarion's with Polk db650's and I added the component set db6750. I like the 650's but the component set sounds alot better. I got the 6750's from e-bay brand new and saved about $100.

[Boarder_X]

rushin

Thanks. I was thinking about putting the 6750 component in my truck, since it already has the cutouts. Is the extra work needed to install them in a boat worth it? I have good tower speakers, that will help eliviate distortion. .... I would like to just pop new speakers in the old holes. If you think that it's worth it though, I'll have to reconsider.

Thanks. Robb

[rushin]

You could get the db6500 component set. That way the 6 1/2" would just replace the the clarion, then all you would have to do is drill a hole for the tweeter and mount the crossover. Or you can make the hole bigger and go with the 6750.

[Boarder_X]

My front set, wouldn't be that bad. Just drill a new hole. The rear set though, is mounted in the seat. The armrest flows into the floor, and the speakers are mounted facing forward. How difficult is it to cut holes in the upolstery? Do the tweeters have the mounting ability to "cinch" down and look professionally installed, like the larger speakers? I have cut holes in vehicles for speakers, but never in padding. Don't want to mess things up!

[rushin]

The tweeters have a cup that is put into the hole and then there is a clamp with a screw that goes into the back of the cup that goes against the backside to pull it tight.

The upolstery is a bit more work. You have to make sure the upolstery hole is smaller than the speaker hole so it goes under the speaker when mounted.

What boat do you have?

[Boarder_X]

Ahh. Lot's more fun then. I have an '03 20i. Not huge, but it's big enough, and since I don't plan on turning pro anytime soon, the wake is good too. I can still throw back rolls, air ralley's and tantrums. Surfing is another matter though.

[rushin]

Here is mine installed. I hope.

[Boarder_X]

Overton's has the MMC650's on sale for $97/ pair. Polk Audio's website has them for $199/ pair.

Decided to get a couple pair.