Tower speakers???

[Big Wave]

Get an FAE if you don't already have one. Then the xs-650s. I can hear the water rushing under the hull of my boat with the FAE installed. It's crazy how quiet the engine is now.

I Put the FAE on last summer. Every boat should have one. It is the best thing I have added.

[time2kyl]

I Put the FAE on last summer. Every boat should have one. It is the best thing I have added.

Can't decide if I want to add it or not. I have never surfed and I'm not sure I want to start because then I'll want to spend even more money

[spharis]

I ordered mine today and plan on having a full writeup on www.wakeboatworld.com. If you plan on ordering one, I have links and info on the site.

[Lunchbox]

Can't decide if I want to add it or not. I have never surfed and I'm not sure I want to start because then I'll want to spend even more money

Kyle - We don't surf but even when I board I can smell the exhaust... Since putting it on I can't smell the exhaust at all... I was super sensitive to the smell and got headaches pretty easy... The FAE really is the best accessory I put on my boat...

[dogbert]

Don't worry about the CO levels...do it for the sound reduction. I'd rather hear tunes than my engine.

[Lunchbox]

Don't worry about the CO levels...do it for the sound reduction. I'd rather hear tunes than my engine.

That's just another positive side effect...

[rushin]

I actually enjoy the low rumble of the exhaust. It's a V8 for pete's sake.

[xpjim1]

I ordered mine today and plan on having a full writeup on www.wakeboatworld.com. If you plan on ordering one, I have links and info on the site.

Say it ain't so. Big refund check, the govt stimulus package? the sky is falling


Ok just kidding ya.

[Jason B]

It's too ugly. If it looked better I'd get it....call me shallow.

[21TigeToGo]

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It's too ugly. If it looked better I'd get it....call me shallow.

Ok if you insist
Hi there dude! I am new and I follow orders still Once Upon a time I saluted.

Your shallow, a 1 inch puddle. Slightly discolored

You told me too

Once Tige gets my boat made I might put one on
Ordered on 11th don't have production date yet.

Nice nite great thread poor .......humor

[chpthril]

It's too ugly. If it looked better I'd get it....call me shallow.

(the group says) Hi Shallow,

Can't see it when the boat is in the WATER

[Guest]

Ok, you've got what Tige calls the "Premium Sound System".


With the above suggestion, I have one word.....RUN, run very fast You cant parallel a pair of 150 watt RMS speakers into a pair of 75 watt RMS speakers for a lot of reasons: sound quality, balance, volume, heat generated by the amp.


You can get a good 2 chnl or smaller 4 chnl and run bridged, for less then $200. If your Lucky, the boat may be wired for that 2nd amp, and all you would need to do is wire the tower.

The MX350.4/ZX350.4 is an inexpensive 4chnl that is perfect for 1 pair of PRO 60's with 175 watts x 2 bridged @ 4ohms.

Well I spent some money on Ebay the other day for 2 Kicker Tower Speakers and a Kicker amp to drive them since the rest of my system is the Tige Premium Sound System.

Below are the Kicker specs on the Tower Speakers , The two channel amp for the Tower Speakers and what I believe is the Amp for the Tige Premium Sound System.


New Kicker KS60 Tower Speakers 2ea

Features:
6 1⁄2” Coaxial Water Resistant Speakers
Our Loudest Speaker!
Kaladex Dome Tweeter
Polygraphic cone with a ribbed foam surround
Sensitivity * 90 db
Frequency Response: 43-20k
RMS Watts 6-90, peak watts 130



New Kicker ZX 250.2 2 Channel 500 watt Amplifierfor Tower Speakers

RMS Power
85 watts x 2 at 4 ohms (125 watts x 2 at 2 ohms)
250 watts x 1 in bridged mode (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)

Peak Power
171 watts x 2 at 4 ohms (250 watts x 2 at 2 ohms)
500 watts x 1 in bridged mode (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)

Variable high-pass/low-pass crossover (50-200 Hz, 12 dB/octave)

Variable bass boost (0-18 dB at 40 Hz)

Speaker- and preamp-level inputs

Preamp outputs

Tri-way capable (Tri-Way Crossover required)

Fuse rating: 40A x 1

8-gauge power and ground leads recommended wiring and hardware not included with amplifier



Existing Premium Sound System Amp

Kicker ZX 700.5 700 Watt 5 channel amp
Class D Multi-Channel Amplifier

RMS Power Rating:
4 ohms: 70 watts x 4 chan. + 210 watts x 1 Class D Sub channel
2 ohms: 85 watts x 4 chan. + 420 watts x 1 Class D Sub channel
4 ohms (bridged): 130 watts x 2 chan. + 420 watts x 1 chan. (2 ohms sub channel, 210 watts @ 4 ohms)

Peak Power Rating:
4 ohms: 140 watts x 4 chan. + 420 watts x 1 Class D Sub channel
2 ohms: 170 watts x 4 chan. + 840 watts x 1 Class D Sub channel
4 ohms (bridged): 260 watts x 2 chan. + 840 watts x 1 chan. (2 ohms sub channel, 420 watts @ 4 ohms)

Bass Boost Remote Control: 0 - 18dB at 40Hz

CEA-2006 Compliant

24dB per octave Crossover:

Active at 50Hz - 200Hz

High Pass, Low Pass, or Full-Pass selectable

4 gauge power/ground leads



chpthrl
Above is the configuration that I went with for a low cost addition to the existing Tige Premium Sound System to add an average (not great) pair of tower speakers to the system.

Do you see any serious issues with the Kicker ZX250.2 and the Kicker KS60 can speakers for the tower? Each speaker will be wired to it's own channel on the ZX250.2.

Since it is Ebay I can't return but the KS60's were under $300 with shipping and the amp was around $80 including shipping.

I think things are coming together on other fronts while I am waiting to get the Fruit Salad Boat on its low boy trailer. I have found a 12" drawbar to lower the trailer front to help get it in the garage and I pick it up tomorrow from Advantage Trailer. (The drawbar not the boat).

The only other thing I need to figure out is how to add a long life battery in the system. First I have to figure how much of the wiring shell they installed at the factory and go from there.

Hey thanks for all the help.

I am into digital electronics not this analog stuff. Actually studied digital state machines & designed add on hardware for DEC systems and micro based firmware systems years ago and landed up dwelling in the oh so fine world of software. I am not a consultant and have been out of coding loop for a while now with damn mgmt role. Same company w diff owners since I was a kid in 81

[buffman]

Don't worry about the CO levels...do it for the sound reduction. I'd rather hear tunes than my engine.

Or get more/bigger wetsounds hehe

[chpthril]

Well I spent some money on Ebay the other day for 2 Kicker Tower Speakers and a Kicker amp to drive them since the rest of my system is the Tige Premium Sound System.

Below are the Kicker specs on the Tower Speakers , The two channel amp for the Tower Speakers and what I believe is the Amp for the Tige Premium Sound System.


New Kicker KS60 Tower Speakers 2ea

Features:
6 1⁄2” Coaxial Water Resistant Speakers
Our Loudest Speaker!
Kaladex Dome Tweeter
Polygraphic cone with a ribbed foam surround
Sensitivity * 90 db
Frequency Response: 43-20k
RMS Watts 6-90, peak watts 130



New Kicker ZX 250.2 2 Channel 500 watt Amplifierfor Tower Speakers

RMS Power
85 watts x 2 at 4 ohms (125 watts x 2 at 2 ohms)
250 watts x 1 in bridged mode (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)

Peak Power
171 watts x 2 at 4 ohms (250 watts x 2 at 2 ohms)
500 watts x 1 in bridged mode (4-ohm stable in bridged mode)

Variable high-pass/low-pass crossover (50-200 Hz, 12 dB/octave)

Variable bass boost (0-18 dB at 40 Hz)

Speaker- and preamp-level inputs

Preamp outputs

Tri-way capable (Tri-Way Crossover required)

Fuse rating: 40A x 1

8-gauge power and ground leads recommended wiring and hardware not included with amplifier



Existing Premium Sound System Amp

Kicker ZX 700.5 700 Watt 5 channel amp
Class D Multi-Channel Amplifier

RMS Power Rating:
4 ohms: 70 watts x 4 chan. + 210 watts x 1 Class D Sub channel
2 ohms: 85 watts x 4 chan. + 420 watts x 1 Class D Sub channel
4 ohms (bridged): 130 watts x 2 chan. + 420 watts x 1 chan. (2 ohms sub channel, 210 watts @ 4 ohms)

Peak Power Rating:
4 ohms: 140 watts x 4 chan. + 420 watts x 1 Class D Sub channel
2 ohms: 170 watts x 4 chan. + 840 watts x 1 Class D Sub channel
4 ohms (bridged): 260 watts x 2 chan. + 840 watts x 1 chan. (2 ohms sub channel, 420 watts @ 4 ohms)

Bass Boost Remote Control: 0 - 18dB at 40Hz

CEA-2006 Compliant

24dB per octave Crossover:

Active at 50Hz - 200Hz

High Pass, Low Pass, or Full-Pass selectable

4 gauge power/ground leads



chpthrl
Above is the configuration that I went with for a low cost addition to the existing Tige Premium Sound System to add an average (not great) pair of tower speakers to the system.

Do you see any serious issues with the Kicker ZX250.2 and the Kicker KS60 can speakers for the tower? Each speaker will be wired to it's own channel on the ZX250.2.

Since it is Ebay I can't return but the KS60's were under $300 with shipping and the amp was around $80 including shipping.

I think things are coming together on other fronts while I am waiting to get the Fruit Salad Boat on its low boy trailer. I have found a 12" drawbar to lower the trailer front to help get it in the garage and I pick it up tomorrow from Advantage Trailer. (The drawbar not the boat).

The only other thing I need to figure out is how to add a long life battery in the system. First I have to figure how much of the wiring shell they installed at the factory and go from there.

Hey thanks for all the help.

I am into digital electronics not this analog stuff. Actually studied digital state machines & designed add on hardware for DEC systems and micro based firmware systems years ago and landed up dwelling in the oh so fine world of software. I am not a consultant and have been out of coding loop for a while now with damn mgmt role. Same company w diff owners since I was a kid in 81

Your going to have a great sounding system, Kicker is excellent quality gear and puts out a great sound. It wont project 80' back to the rider like pro audio will, but you didn't pay for that, but instead, went for a quality, mid-performance setup. As long as you keep this in perspective, you will be very happy

Adding a 2nd battery be a great addition. It will allow you run the system with engine off for a couple of hrs, and not worry about a dead "starting" battery. It can be done for about $150 and most of that is the battery.

[Razzman]

Here's a great source for getting your wire / cable online. Good quailty stuff at a great price: http://www.knukonceptz.com/