08 First Impressions

[Domsz06]

oh wow rag,

I have not seen bayliner using it, yeah for sure lets get away! hope the 09's loose it

[Ruune]

totally agree on the wetsounds!

However, that new two piece bimini sucks arse. I'm going to have to order a custom bimini whenever I order my next boat.

[ragboy]

oh wow rag,

I have not seen bayliner using it, yeah for sure lets get away! hope the 09's loose it

I keep seeing more and more knock-off type boats, or I/Os using tribal graphics. I saw some other brand out there the other day, like 3 of them, can't remember the name.

[chpthril]

If I get an 08, I hope they offer the option of no speakers, otherwise someone will get a good deal on some wetsounds

You can still order a boat with no stereo/speakers.

I agree on the graphics. I think the tribal stuff is on its way out. I have to say, I love the Tige, but I like some of the new mastercraft graphics I have seen out on the water. I never liked the big tribal stuff. I went with the classic Tige graphic, that is only a hint of it.

Web site doesn't show the tribal anymore, but may/may not still be available on the dealer order form.

[ragboy]

My dealer didn't have stereos on any boats. He said the Tige stereos sucked. So he had them done at his local place. I took my boat and had it done myself.

Even if wetsounds is awesome, I think I would still rather put them in myself, and design my own system.

[dogbert]

mine is a merc, 315 and not carbuerated

Mine, too. They started making MPI Merc 315s back in '98.

I think HP is way overrated. They really need to start talking torque at the prop shaft.

[chpthril]

Tige did offer a 315hp carb engine in 07.......dealer ordered one in a 22i

[Ruune]

My dealer didn't have stereos on any boats. He said the Tige stereos sucked. So he had them done at his local place. I took my boat and had it done myself.

Even if wetsounds is awesome, I think I would still rather put them in myself, and design my own system.

I wasnt all that impressed with the clarion speakers, amps, etc. However, the kicker stuff was pretty good. Wetsounds has them all beat, as far as marine speakers. The only possible exception IMHO, is the JL marine series. However, it looks like wetsounds has a new 12" sub coming out, and possibly some amps (referencing Tim's post regarding what he has installed on his boat)?

[dogbert]

The good news is that Tige is actually consulting with the folks at Wetsounds, so you can rest assured that the factory install will be optimal for what you get with it.

Of course, if you want to see totally sick, check out the new Wetsounds boat when it becomes available.

[Domsz06]

Yup I think it's cool tige is talking to good speaker makers. But it's also nice you can get them naked, so we can design our own.

cars need hp, boats need torque, so I agree torque would be better to post.

[chpthril]

I wasnt all that impressed with the clarion speakers, amps, etc. However, the kicker stuff was pretty good. Wetsounds has them all beat, as far as marine speakers. The only possible exception IMHO, is the JL marine series. However, it looks like wetsounds has a new 12" sub coming out, and possibly some amps (referencing Tim's post regarding what he has installed on his boat)?

I think Amps is one area that Tige Will need to make a change. The 2 Kicker amps that they are using now (zx700.5 and zx350.4) are not going to push the Wet Sounds to thier potential IMHO. Kicker makes very good quality products, just that Tige has gone with the wrong specs to pair up with the W/S.

To save on space, the 5 channel is the way to go but it's a little weak to power 4 or 6 cabin speakers. The 350.4 will work good for 2 Wet Sounds, but will not push 4 to thier potential.

[Domsz06]

totally agree on the wetsounds!

However, that new two piece bimini sucks arse. I'm going to have to order a custom bimini whenever I order my next boat.

agree to like wetsounds or not?

[Domsz06]

I think Amps is one area that Tige Will need to make a change. The 2 Kicker amps that they are using now (zx700.5 and zx350.4) are not going to push the Wet Sounds to thier potential IMHO. Kicker makes very good quality products, just that Tige has gone with the wrong specs to pair up with the W/S.

To save on space, the 5 channel is the way to go but it's a little weak to power 4 or 6 cabin speakers. The 350.4 will work good for 2 Wet Sounds, but will not push 4 to thier potential.

I agree, I think that's why Tim is creating his own line so his speakers will be pushed correctly via tigé

[Ruune]

agree to like wetsounds or not?

to LIKE wetsounds!

[Domsz06]

to LIKE wetsounds!

I figured that's whta you meant. That's cool