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    What do I need

    Ok I am replacing my FOUR in boat speakers with I think Kicker 6.5 inch speaker (suggestions on in boat speakers are welcome I just want them LOUD!!) I am also putting in a wetsounds XS-12 sub on my driver kick panel. What amp do I need to get to run my four speakers and sub that will make them sound nice. Im pricing a kicker mx700.5 channel amp on ebay for $350. Is this enough power for what I need??

    Im on a budget and this is all I want to run from this amp. Im gonna add another amp later when I add tower speakers....probably next season!
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    Dogbert I know we have the same boat 1999 21V ltd. Where do you mount your amps??

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      #3
      The MX700.5 is a real workhorse, it's a great fit for so many setups.

      For your 4 cabin speakers, it will put out 70 watts rms to each. For the sub, a couple things to keep in mind. 1st, you're gonna need to build an enclosure for a 12". Space will dictate the size of the enclosure and in turn, the internal volume will have a huge bearing on the subs out put and sound quality. 2nd, be sure to go with a 4ohm DVC 12" so you will get the most, 420 watts rms @ 2ohms, from the sub chnl of the mx700.5.

      What mids are you looking at? May I recommend the KM6200's. Also take a peak at the Kicker Comp Vr 12" sub. Either way, you wont be disappointed.

      You may not know, but Wet Sounds has a new 6.5 mid coming out, the SS-65. A budget friendly version of the xs-650.

      The Wet Sounds Syn4 could take care of the 2 pairs of SS-65's, receiving 100 watts ea, and the xs-12-D2, receiving 400 watts.
      Mikes Liquid Audio: Knowledge Experience Customer Service you can trust-KICKER WetSounds ACME props FlyHigh Custom Ballast Clarion LiquidLumens LEDs Roswell Wave Deflector And More

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        #4
        From what I understand the wetsounds sub is an open air sub. So I think I would just cut the hole on the kick panel and set it in....I dont need to put it in a box right??

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          #5
          Originally posted by taffmaster View Post
          From what I understand the wetsounds sub is an open air sub. So I think I would just cut the hole on the kick panel and set it in....I dont need to put it in a box right??
          The XS-10 FA can be used in a "free air" setup, or with an enclosure, but the 12 requires and enclosure. I wouldn't hesitate one bit to recommend the xs-10 FA. Give it the same 400+ watts and it really pounds for a 10. I've done quite a few in this very matter.
          Mikes Liquid Audio: Knowledge Experience Customer Service you can trust-KICKER WetSounds ACME props FlyHigh Custom Ballast Clarion LiquidLumens LEDs Roswell Wave Deflector And More

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            #6
            Originally posted by taffmaster View Post
            Dogbert I know we have the same boat 1999 21V ltd. Where do you mount your amps??
            I mounted them in the dry locker, 2 on the kick panel and one on the other side. I ran a 2/0 power & ground to a distribution block inside the locker and used 4 gauge from there to each amp.

            If you take the door off, it makes it a lot easier to work, although it's still tight quarters if you're a big guy.

            If you do install a sub and it's a free-air application, then I'd suggest porting the locker so there's air movement. You can get up underneath the dash to create the port. It makes the sub much louder also.
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              #7
              Ok I am going to go with the wetsounds free air 10" sub. And the kicker mx700.5 amp and I believe 4 kicker km625.2 speakers. This sound like a good start?

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                Originally posted by taffmaster View Post
                Ok I am going to go with the wetsounds free air 10" sub. And the kicker mx700.5 amp and I believe 4 kicker km625.2 speakers. This sound like a good start?
                You will love the sound of the KM625.2's. Just understand you will have to cut a separate hole for the tweeters.

                Phil
                Kicker
                It's not an optical illusion.
                It just looks like one.....

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                  Originally posted by taffmaster View Post
                  Ok I am going to go with the wetsounds free air 10" sub. And the kicker mx700.5 amp and I believe 4 kicker km625.2 speakers. This sound like a good start?
                  Going with the components then You're gonna have a great sounding system. Just make sure you get the XS-10 FA D4
                  Originally posted by philwsailz View Post
                  You will love the sound of the KM625.2's. Just understand you will have to cut a separate hole for the tweeters.

                  Phil
                  Kicker
                  ^^^ X2 I was amazed by the first set of these I installed.
                  Mikes Liquid Audio: Knowledge Experience Customer Service you can trust-KICKER WetSounds ACME props FlyHigh Custom Ballast Clarion LiquidLumens LEDs Roswell Wave Deflector And More

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                    interior speakers

                    Ok so i may be a little late to chime in but i had the Kicker's that came with my 2006 Tige 22v and had them replaced with Focal Polyglass 165 V1 and wow what a difference. i used the same amp and with the focals i could dial up the power and tune it right. the focals tweeters are not as harsh as i have read in online post about them and they are clean and crisp. i liked the kickers that came with the boat but after installing and listening to the focals would not put any other mids in anything i own .... as long as i could afford the focals (3 pair got a deal for like $1050 total)

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